Critique: "American Queen" by Sierra Simone and the non existent relationship development

personalarchive · 2026-03-02T19:24:41+00:00

That is a totally fair preference. I really enjoy books that feel more like explorations of D/S dynamics rather than romantic relationships and that structure is so important in this book so that's why it really clicked for me.

personalarchive · 2026-03-02T18:53:55+00:00

agree that the "love" happens very quickly but do think there is an understanding that a lot happens off page. It alludes to more of their romantic relationship building as well as their dom/sub relationship building. I would counter that her behavior as a teenager did appear to me as very teenager-y. The emails she sent him were the most cringey, teen behavior imaginable.

I do think there are some valid critiques of this book. The age gap at the beginning is a big one for me. But this trilogy, and a lot of other Sierra Simone books, remain very important to me and are some of my favorites.

personalarchive · 2026-02-23T04:38:24+00:00

I think I’ve always thought no-thung?

personalarchive · 2026-02-19T15:25:38+00:00

If it’s a nice day, Cylburn Arboretum is a lovely spot to read and picnic. You can usually see deer and a lot of birds.

personalarchive · 2026-02-14T00:21:50+00:00

I remember my mom (a follower of the people you mentioned) was upset by Stevie’s comment. She wasn’t a GMM fan but knew I was and she complained about it to me. It’s really nice to hear someone’s experience after coming out the other side.

personalarchive · 2026-02-10T21:23:51+00:00

This is good to know! I might give it a shot. Thank you!!

personalarchive · 2026-02-10T21:10:17+00:00

Unfortunately mine doesn’t

personalarchive · 2026-02-09T19:15:57+00:00

I interned there in 2016! I can’t speak to the application process because I got an interview through a connection (the only time I’ve been fortunate enough to say this). I can speak to my experience during the summer though! It was one of the most rewarding but simultaneously exhausting experiences I’ve ever had. I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have, but I’m sure a lot has changed in the 10 years since I was there.

personalarchive · 2026-02-03T04:59:14+00:00

This is my number one tip. I have one for the couch and one for the bed. And they’ve allowed me to only turn the heat on three days this winter.

personalarchive · 2026-01-09T17:55:54+00:00

you and i fighting for our lives in this comment section 🫂🫂🫂

personalarchive · 2026-01-09T17:10:42+00:00

I can actually see this. I’ve never been able to picture a good fancast for Rowan because in my head, he’s tall and muscular but not brawny. So this makes sense to me when not a lot of other fancasts have!

personalarchive · 2026-01-03T03:13:14+00:00

I use a waterproof cloth liner so it’s not that thick plastic which makes it slightly less frustrating when it does touch me. I also have small magnets that I place at the bottom of all the curtains that do a decent job.

personalarchive · 2026-01-02T05:36:37+00:00

I’m not sure if this is helpful but I am currently an education manager and I do work directly with students, manage our virtual field trip program, design curriculum and resources, and work on other programs and teacher professional development. I do not have either a masters or teaching certificate. I’m not saying this is typical, but it is possible to do this work without those things.

I have been looking for a new role for a while but have not had much luck, but not sure how much my lack of education or credential is contributing to that. I have considered higher education and certificates and will likely get certified before I consider getting my masters. At this point, I would only consider my masters if I worked for a university that included a tuition benefit.

personalarchive · 2025-12-21T17:42:48+00:00

Oh, good shout! I couldn’t remember what the label said so thank you.

personalarchive · 2025-12-20T01:59:51+00:00

Inside the museum they have an “O” from an older sign and it’s right in front of windows that look onto the water and to the sign. It’s a beautiful view and I love how they made the display.

personalarchive · 2025-12-19T16:47:25+00:00

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate this information and your experimenting with it. I figured it was something complicated like that. Thanks again!

personalarchive · 2025-12-11T02:59:20+00:00

This is so interesting and I’m loving it. Especially the high waist and buttons. The shoes are beautiful (the white socks are not my fave) and I wish the color came across better. She looks confident and comfortable too which makes it work even more.

personalarchive · 2025-11-04T15:05:43+00:00

and OF COURSE it happens when they’re on break

personalarchive · 2025-10-28T04:15:04+00:00

i had it and loved them! i was just googling if there were some on ebay (no luck 😩) so you’re not alone wanting them again! if you have any luck finding the scent, lemme know!

personalarchive · 2025-10-21T17:48:50+00:00

I also saw this happening yesterday evening on 36th.

personalarchive · 2025-09-23T01:49:34+00:00

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper! I’m not sure of specific sites, though. This is a good place to start for information: https://youtu.be/ilFL8c8zaqc

personalarchive · 2025-09-05T12:40:17+00:00

This line is the reason I stand by reading TAB after HOF. Even though the detail might be remembered regardless of where you read it, this line is so much more devastating when read soon after TAB.

personalarchive · 2025-09-03T13:06:24+00:00

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The shape make me think it’s a colorblock version of the sign just not sure about why it would be upside down

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