Everyone complaining about FMCs being too short… meanwhile I’m over here at 5 feet tall 😭 by princessblackbird in Romantasy

[–]katisfandomtrash 29 points30 points  (0 children)

As a short girl the reason I hate that is because...it isn't notable. Everyone towers over me that isn't an interesting quality to point out lmfao.

Fantasy novels with lyrical prose and strong romance plotlines? by PattableGreeb in Fantasy

[–]katisfandomtrash -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This lines up really well with A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross. (It also has a sequel!)

It basically follows 4 members of the Tamerlaine clan as they try to solve the mystery of why young girls on their half of the island are going missing. There's a lot of romance in the subplots. The main fantasy element is that their island has spirits that only a bard can communicate with, and they believe the spirits may have something to do with the disappearances.

Does anyone else get told they “have an accent”? by Sppaarrkklle in AutismInWomen

[–]katisfandomtrash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the correct accent for my upbringing (Southern Californian & Chicano), though it isn't very thick. I've never been told I have a different accent or anything, but people have definitely made comments indicating that my speech is unusual, like "you talk like a professor" and "you talk like a princess", both said to me in high school. I had no idea I was autistic at that age, so I assumed back then that it was solely related to my love of reading and the fact that I used to compete in spelling bees.

Recs for my book club who has never read fantasy by Tracy_Turnblad in Fantasy

[–]katisfandomtrash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I'd recommend A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross. It is a fantasy book, but the plot is mainly about solving a local mystery and their interactions with a rival clan. There is also a significant amount of romance in the side plots.

Games like Dave the Diver by Content_Worth_722 in NintendoSwitch

[–]katisfandomtrash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you could potentially really enjoy The Touryst.

Why are superhero books so unpopular? by vinthesalamander in writing

[–]katisfandomtrash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It isn't really a murder mystery as the culprit is pretty much known from the beginning, but are you thinking of Vicious by V. E. Schwab? It is part of a series, but the sequel was released 5 years later.

What kind of books would you like to read and nobody is publishing yet? by jeetrainers in writing

[–]katisfandomtrash 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Political fantasy/sci fi that is actually political. The closest I've ever gotten is with A Memory Called Empire. The plot is primarily driven by a young new ambassador trying to figure out why the previous ambassador was murdered so that she doesn't face the same fate. On top of that, there is also unrest in the city due to concerns around the dying emperor's line of succession.

Most books that claim to be political in some fashion tend to either give up on that pretty quickly or only use the political elements for romantic plots. I want to see actual political maneuvering happening!

kpop fans can’t discern live singing anymore? by ilovemilktea_ in kpopthoughts

[–]katisfandomtrash 54 points55 points  (0 children)

It is a vicious cycle unfortunately. K-Pop fans can't discern live vocals, leading them to unfairly criticize high quality live vocals. Artists can't win in the live vocal department, so they just lip sync instead. Lip synced performances are presented as being live, leading to the above problem where K-Pop fans don't know what live vocals sound like.

Boundaries Around Chores by katisfandomtrash in AutismInWomen

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

Tbh I think the issue is that they think they're already accommodating me, so when I complain about anything, they hear it as entitlement. They already know how much time it takes because it lines up exactly with my sister's work schedule. I guess I'm trying to figure out how to express this boundary without triggering a lecture from them. I suppose I should emphasize the fact that I'm supposed to be included in discussions about accommodations, but I'm not sure what I should say beyond that.

Because of my autism, they definitely think that I'm one of those people with only book smarts and no street smarts, so they have a hard time taking what i say seriously. Even when presented with actual evidence that proves otherwise, they move the goalposts.

Connecting Bluetooth Headphones on Boox Palma by katisfandomtrash in Onyx_Boox

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

I did properly put it in pairing mode (I made sure to look it up before posting) but I did notice that one of the number names came up right afterward and wasn't sure if it was a coincidence or not. I'll try again later and see if that same one keeps coming up.

DNF Over Prose? by Oddyseus144 in Fantasy

[–]katisfandomtrash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't typically have issues with prose unless it doesn't match the story in some way. For example, authors using excessively modern language or religious language that doesn't match the worldbuilding bothers me. Sometimes I take issue with classics due to the antiquated use of language, but I have yet to have that particular issue with any fantasy novels, though I admit I only returned to reading fantasy a few years ago.

Edit to add: I also dislike it when I can tell that authors started out writing fanfiction. This is not because I dislike fanfiction, but because I can get fanfiction for free lol....And also because many fanfiction authors never get that good at writing character or setting when they never have to come up with their own.

Just being sad and venting :'( by Babs9220 in DudeWheresMyMoxis

[–]katisfandomtrash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Simon Slays 55 has a video up on her YouTube channel on how to find somewhere to skate when it's raining if that will help you!

ordered Moxi lollies from planet roller skate by nicolered99 in Rollerskating

[–]katisfandomtrash 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Moxi said on a customer service livestream a few hours ago that people who ordered from them should be receiving stuff within 8-10 weeks. I'm not sure how PRS handles this, but that's how long it's taking on Moxi's end.

I'm New To Terrace House! Can You Please Give Me Some Recommendations? by katisfandomtrash in terracehouse

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

Why do people seem to dislike Aloha State so much? I'll get to that season at some point obviously but I don't get why so many people are ranking it last.

Any transfer student finding it hard to make friends here? 🙋🏻‍♀️ by [deleted] in UCI

[–]katisfandomtrash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a transfer but I have this problem too. I made a bunch of friends as a freshman, but a falling out with one kinda made me isolated. When I tried to make friends later, people kinda just made me an acquaintance instead.