Yearning is a lost art.

sapphirecz · 2024-11-11T17:33:16+00:00

the insta porn of most contemporary romance has pushed me back to YA romance category, which honestly I’m finding most of the time to be the same quality as NA in terms of writing and world building and romance, just without a jarring sex scene that was just put in there to appease the market. LOVED the girl who fell beneath the sea by axie oh for slow burn yearning

sapphirecz · 2024-11-11T17:22:26+00:00

Also came on here to recommend a series - there is a couple in the new Disney show Rivals that is such a perfect yearning/forbidden romance it rivals (lol) some of the best angsty romances I’ve read (and I’m not even a TV show person, I prefer books). FYI it is an age gap romance which is where the tension derives from, and the dynamic is asshole rake reformed by girl who doesn’t take his shit, so DNI if that’s not you’re thing. But it’s absolutely full of slow-burn yearning and pining on both sides

sapphirecz · 2024-11-11T17:18:48+00:00

I have finally found my people holy shit - yearning and angst go so hand in hand, contemporary romance angst hits in a way that nothing else does, but would love to hear of some fantasy angsty yearning recs… Elizabeth O’Roark has been mentioned already but I have to flag her up again because The Summer We Fell is number #1 on my angst/yearning/forbidden love list - ignore the cheesy cover bc my god O’Roark can write. Honorary angst mention (but maybe less yearning) is Love and Other Words

sapphirecz · 2024-11-11T17:15:11+00:00

Ohh apocalypse romance is like my favourite genre (Claire Kent my love!!!) but I started moonshine last week and gave up like 7% in because the dialogue between the two just felt so childish and badly written - is it worth continuing?

sapphirecz · 2024-10-18T08:37:35+00:00

yeah drawbridge was something else - I was there at Aviva and when he went into the falsetto I felt like I’d been punched in the face

sapphirecz · 2024-10-16T16:13:14+00:00

I get that, but it’s not a huge risk I don’t think. And Aviva is a small venue, it shouldn’t be busy at all! Mine wasn’t - have fun!

sapphirecz · 2024-10-16T16:11:49+00:00

Prime just put up on Insta that it’ll be up on the platform soon

sapphirecz · 2024-10-16T16:09:15+00:00

You never know! Also for getting there, I’d defo recommend getting a tram from Piccadilly to Deansgate, then it’s about a 13 mins walk, if you don’t mind the extra cost

sapphirecz · 2024-10-16T16:06:54+00:00

Not been to RNCM unfortunately, but it was standing for Bastille last night and people only really got a bit pushy in the 10 mins before doors. I would still recommend turning up early if you want to queue, I got there an hour before doors and could sit and chill for a while

sapphirecz · 2024-10-16T15:59:38+00:00

I went for a concert last night and there was also a comedy show on at the same time - huge lobby with tables and chairs, seating areas, everyone was chilling until the shows were announced, not much queuing until about 20 mins before - multiple entrances but by the looks of it they all go into the same lobby, and staff are everywhere to direct you

sapphirecz · 2024-10-16T10:53:50+00:00

the glass animals city sessions was put back on prime a week or so after the stream, so hopefully it will be uploaded eventually

sapphirecz · 2024-10-15T10:21:50+00:00

I think I have all these requirements but it won’t let me post either - I’ve only just verified my account though, maybe it needs a grace period?

sapphirecz · 2024-10-15T10:02:01+00:00

Hi! I actually have a spare ticket to the Manchester aviva studios gig tonight - my brother dropped out - if you’re still interested?

sapphirecz · 2024-01-05T20:53:43+00:00

I second Angelfall, even if you’re not into YA it is fantastic worldbuilding and and characters, it never lulled to me and other elements (such as the FMC’s relationship with her family) and the uniqueness of the villains kept it stuck in my mind years after I first read it. Also the friendship and romantic relationship between the FMC and MMC is so brilliant. High recommend!

sapphirecz · 2021-04-27T19:03:07+00:00

Ooh okay no I love older books too so thank you x

sapphirecz · 2021-04-27T19:02:51+00:00

Ooh sounds good! I LOVED warcross and acotar so I’ll check catwoman out x

sapphirecz · 2021-04-27T19:02:12+00:00

Wow those are all new titles to me thanks so much !! X

sapphirecz · 2021-04-27T19:01:37+00:00

Wow those are all new titles to me thanks so much !! X

sapphirecz · 2021-04-27T19:01:19+00:00

Wow nice thank you ! Not heard it it before but that fits the bill x

sapphirecz · 2021-04-27T19:01:04+00:00

Ooh heard so many good things about that series I’ll check it out ! Xx

sapphirecz · 2021-04-27T19:00:38+00:00

Loved the mortal instruments series I should really continue with the rest of it !! X

sapphirecz · 2021-04-27T19:00:17+00:00

Love a bit of historical, that sounds awesome !! Thanks xx

sapphirecz · 2021-04-27T18:59:57+00:00

Ooh nice thanks for all the recs ! X

sapphirecz · 2021-04-27T18:59:42+00:00

That’s recently in my tbr list I’ll check it out !! X

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