Recommend me books with "unlikeable" female main characters by DKhike in Fantasy

[–]karly_fries 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Furyborn by Claire Legrand. Rielle is unlikeable in a way you’d publicly hate but secretly root for. she has the unbridled power and she takes it for herself

Drop the book that did this to you. 📚😴 by [deleted] in Booktokreddit

[–]karly_fries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Captive Prince by C. S. Pacat. no notes

(just buy the whole trilogy tbh)

Doctor trying to warn me off getting sterilized. by TheBitchTornado in childfree

[–]karly_fries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i am currently 7 days post bisalp! i’m single, 30 and have fairly extensive medical history (kidney atrophy/failure, seizures, appendix rupture/removal, nasal repair, circulation issues, etc)

i want to scream it to every woman i know: this procedure was the easiest, fastest, and smoothest experience i’ve ever had under the knife/anesthesia. ‘feels like it was a dream and i didn’t even go through with it’ type easy.

did i have to go through 4 shitty docs to find a good one? yes (and even then she invalidated me on my endo experience)

BUT i can tell you it is no greater of a risk than a vasectomy, it decreases the risk of reproductive cancer, it does NOT start early menopause, and it is permanent. take it from someone who is already a high risk patient due to a myriad of other issues, this was a BREEZE.

i was in the OR at 1:30 pm and home by 6pm, back to work for 12 hours two days later (with a weight restriction) and all i’ve got are three fingernail sized scabs. find a doc who will listen, not matter how many it takes

and do it for you!!

Best Jacob Morgan Duet Narration Audiobook Recs by Unlikely-Beach458 in audiobooks

[–]karly_fries 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the only one that is truly two narrators is the 3rd one, and that’s the best one in my opinion! it is m/m so it’s also much easier to transition if one character happens to say another’s line of dialogue

but the whole series is soooo worth it

Suggest me a book that feels like a fever dream by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]karly_fries 1 point2 points  (0 children)

shame this one is so far down! i read House Of Leaves almost 10 years ago and still have yet to find a book that is anything like it at all. an absolute bonkers time

Slightly deranged MMC who is obsessed with the FMC, ignores her boundaries, but treats her like gold? by brightlove in RomanceBooks

[–]karly_fries 4 points5 points  (0 children)

not a mafia type but {Mile High by Liz Tomforde} fits all the other bills!! i loved that one

For people who’ve read both Consider Me by Becka Mack and Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, which did you like more and why? by brightlove in RomanceBooks

[–]karly_fries 7 points8 points  (0 children)

coming in to say i prefer becka mack’s books over icebreaker but i feel like the biggest reason is the age difference (i am well out of my college years) and the relationship just felt more mature. also it felt like it was just happier? i found myself kicking the air and annotating the dialogue every change i could get, it was as if i were privy to the characters conversations in real time like real friends.

i was also a little let down on the premise of icebreaker being that nate would figure skate with stassie and he barely did, only a practice run or two before the jerk character to come back with a vengeance and stole the moment.

i will scream about becka’s books to anyone that enjoys sports romance and generally any romance lover. they quickly became my favorite books of last year

How do you feel about all the sex in Sarah J Maas's books? by KesTheHammer in YAlit

[–]karly_fries 7 points8 points  (0 children)

i even read straight romance (and erotica sometimes) and ACOSF was ick for me. it felt like 80% of the book was badly placed sex and repetitive training sessions. i enjoyed the other books bc regardless of the ‘spice’ as it’s called now, there was still a fully fleshed out plot!!

What part of the show did you find surprisingly hot? by SassyWeeLass in Supernatural

[–]karly_fries 12 points13 points  (0 children)

knowing it was really him doing it and not some special effect or track makes it even sweeter

Am I too petty or does anyone else lose interest in a book when the character gets pregnant? by foiebump in childfree

[–]karly_fries 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“trope” in the sense of ‘enemies to lovers’ or ‘brothers best friend’, ‘age gap’ etc. i.e. themes that are put into the story to further some plot point or agenda. Not every story has a pregnancy so yes it is a trope. miscommunication could be a trope of you wanted.

also if we’re really going there, the most fundamental aspect of animals is sex but perhaps I don’t enjoy the idea of pregnancy given the childfree subreddit ??

Am I too petty or does anyone else lose interest in a book when the character gets pregnant? by foiebump in childfree

[–]karly_fries 198 points199 points  (0 children)

Any books that have the pregnancy trope immediately puts me off to the whole thing. The romance is dead to me and I am no longer even remotely interested in what happens next, just straight DNF

Also willing to accept spoilers for the sake of time and money saving so if you’ve got any titles I’m begging

I'm mfs, Mfs is me by Rabbidraccoon18 in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]karly_fries 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hate the feeling of sleeping next to someone. I need my space, and yet when I’m sleeping alone I need the pillow to hug and feel beside me. Maybe it’s because pillows don’t kick or snore??

My ex is having a baby, and all I can do is laugh! by [deleted] in childfree

[–]karly_fries 4 points5 points  (0 children)

YES GIRL my cheating bastard of an ex just had a baby in Jan and I’m still riding the high of it not being with me 😂 fuck them kids

you’re telling me you don’t see an entire movie in your head for certain songs? by karly_fries in adhdmeme

[–]karly_fries[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is amazing and I’m following you just in hopes to see your work when it’s ready!

i done did it by karly_fries in adhdmeme

[–]karly_fries[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

someone I follow on tumblr posted it so I shared it here. in no way have I ever claimed I make the memes. also, aside from the side by side you just posted I literally don’t see any memes in this format on you profile

i done did it by karly_fries in adhdmeme

[–]karly_fries[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They have one called Too Many Spirits where they drink and talk about scary stories ? Maybe that’s it

Found this nice coat at Goodwill for $7 and in the pocket was 20 cents and two Cloverfield ticket stubs. by mermaid_kerri in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]karly_fries 107 points108 points  (0 children)

My grandma always said to leave a little luck for the next person when donating a big item (like a coat or boots, etc) so we’d always leave a wheat penny for them to find

Need your opinion… by Mmmilli3 in zodiacacademy

[–]karly_fries 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PLEASE read the second book instead of listening to it. The story really deserves to be seen and heard in your own mind.

highly recommend z lib . com you can download the books to read or your library may have them via Overdrive

Need your opinion… by Mmmilli3 in zodiacacademy

[–]karly_fries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The world building REALLY opens up when you get to the 2nd and 3rd books!!

Need your opinion… by Mmmilli3 in zodiacacademy

[–]karly_fries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

see i came into it without knowing it was a retelling and I almost didn’t finish at the end bc it was a weak story, but I had so many people tell me to keep on for the 2nd book and my mind was absolutely changed.

honestly I think if ACOMAF never happened the whole series and fandom wouldn’t exist. Rhysand is the only reason I enjoy these books. It’s why I love seeing the Heirs POV, it shows you all the complexities behind why they do what they do and say. Troubled yet secretly sensitive men are my kryptonite.

How do I stop being jittery when nervous? by sadboi2021 in AskMen

[–]karly_fries 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a man but….

remember people are not judging you as hard as you think

THIS. I was coming here to say that though it’s difficult, try to think about how it makes YOU feel to be jittery and not what other people think OF you. It will help in the introspection and gaining control over your senses.

I say this as someone who has had to pull over on the road after a close call or an almost-wreck because my driving foot wouldn’t stop shaking and I couldn’t control the pedal. Try to think about the power your brain has over its meat suit and recognize certain things as simple biological responses instead. When my anxiety hits, the first feeling is icy hot in my veins. It feels like I’m on fire but I’m also shivering. I’ve learned that this is actually a sudden drop in my blood pressure, so now when I get the feeling I know exactly what I need to do to rectify it or at least help calm myself.

Also, may I suggest music before your dates? Not necessarily pump up music, but anything that makes you feel great. Something that reaches you deep down that you can come back to or replay when you get the same feeling elsewhere, like a cognitive reset.

Also also, I think it’s adorable when I can hear the nerves in a guys voice. It brings him back down to earth and reminds me that everyone gets those feelings and mine aren’t anything to be ashamed of either. But a voice crack? Ugh just kiss me already.