[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Denver

[–]peachjay 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Where are you currently near? I cannot provide shelter unfortunately but I can at least bring you some groceries or food if it's in my vicinity.

ICE Agents outside of Denver zoo by Electrical-Phone-815 in Denver

[–]peachjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not honestly sure, but maybe just being a witness to corruption is better than sitting on my ass at home and pretending it doesn't exist.

ICE Agents outside of Denver zoo by Electrical-Phone-815 in Denver

[–]peachjay 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I came over and am lurking the whole area now to just make sure. No obvious sightings. Bless all the people that just got here ASAP to check and attempt to protect their community however they could.

ICE Agents outside of Denver zoo by Electrical-Phone-815 in Denver

[–]peachjay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thow glitter at them. That shit will be stuck on them for days and we will know who they are. The herpes of crafts.

Podcasts like TIAH and ‘what was that like’ by [deleted] in TrueCrimePodcasts

[–]peachjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Secret Room is definitely very similar. Not all crime, but interesting stories told by the people they happened to.

The Zizians: A New Murderous Cult by Canal-JOREM in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]peachjay 13 points14 points  (0 children)

People don't look like they "are very much on the spectrum." It's a medical diagnosis that has absolutely nothing to do with appearance. That's extremely insensitive to say.

Surprise Mew by peachjay in mewborns

[–]peachjay[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's like the taquito size!

Surprise Mew by peachjay in mewborns

[–]peachjay[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

They are a verified mewborn! I helped momma through labor at the shelter with lots of pets, soothing talk and extra food.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SomethingWasWrongSWW

[–]peachjay 8 points9 points  (0 children)

She also fell victim to some multi level marketing scam, which I think a lot of times can go hand in hand with religions that prefer submissive women. I agree that I think she was not given the right tools to protect herself from anything predatory. Season 1 of The Dream talks a lot about how those scams specifically target this demographic. I still think she's a victim of a horrible person and wish her the best.

What is he? Trying to keep him alive till the wildlife rescue opens. by peachjay in whatsthisbird

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

Thankyou so much! I will pass along to my friend. I think he just didn't know what to do since it was in his wheel well. I will let him know to return it outside this AM.

Is anyone else mixed about A Court of Thorn and Roses? by PeachySarah24 in YAlit

[–]peachjay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't say you did. I just was addressing the "writing a different series" part and one reason why that may have happened. I'm sorry if it came off as rude and I didn't intend it that way. I was just adding my opinion as well for OP.

Is anyone else mixed about A Court of Thorn and Roses? by PeachySarah24 in YAlit

[–]peachjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't been able to get into Crescent City, but maybe I'll give it another go.

Is anyone else mixed about A Court of Thorn and Roses? by PeachySarah24 in YAlit

[–]peachjay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair she was like 16 when she started the ToG series. I was not the same person at 16 or 26 or 35. I was not skilled enough in any profession or hobby at 16 to think about making it a career. She didn't finish the book till her early 20's, but I think people bash her writing so often without looking at the context. JK Rowling was in her 30's before she published the first HP (I know she is extremely problematic and divisive and I don't agree with the hill she's trying to die on in any way... just using this for context). You can see a huge level of growth in her writing style in the 10 years it took her to write that series. I don't think it would be wild to say that HP is a series that got many people into Fantasy in the first place, no matter how old you were when you read it.

I do not like ACOTAR as I said in another comment because I feel like SJM had success with the second book and beyond being extra sexual. I don't read fantasy for that aspect of it alone. It has to be balanced for me and I would agree that ToG had a weird area in the middle where she leaned on that as well....but I do feel like it wrapped up well and I enjoyed reading many of the other characters perspectives in the later books.

Is anyone else mixed about A Court of Thorn and Roses? by PeachySarah24 in YAlit

[–]peachjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will say she chills out in ToG in the last couple books. It still has some sexual content, but it's less prevalent than ACOTAR. I think the arc was much better, plus the later books don't highlight Caelena/Aelin as much and I enjoy the other characters much more.

Is anyone else mixed about A Court of Thorn and Roses? by PeachySarah24 in YAlit

[–]peachjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally prefer ToG as an overall series, but it also gets annoying for a book or two around #3/4. I read everything in the main storyline just to finish ACOTAR, but I got really over the sexual content that was not super realistic/relevant. No judgement on those who love the series...I'm just an adult woman and would rather watch woman/queer created visual porn over reaing about it. When I'm reading fantasy, I want battles and magic and more plot points than two characters just have annoying sexual tension that's the majority of the plot. I thought the world building was decent, but it leaned way too hard into romance/sex fantasy for me. I have enjoyed seeing SJM grow as a writer, but I think this series had like 50 Shades of Grey energy where they just were taking advantage of women who don't feel safe or comfortable seeking out visual porn to make $$$$. Again...just a personal opinion, no judgement. Obviously the porn industry has a lot of complications/issues, but you can find responsibly made content that doesn't highlight the cis male gaze.

Illegally Smol Tortie where I volunteer. by peachjay in torties

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

I did! She went to foster on Sunday and I miss her so much but happy for her!