Honeydew Syndrome by autobrig7/8/2023 ![]() He’s secretly a fan of Nietzsche’s writing but avoids letting people know lest he gains a reputation for being a nihilist (or, well, “emo”). Calm, collected, and prone to making Metis feel like an insignificant speck with his piercing wit, he’s nonetheless protective of his best friend. Best Subject: English Literature Worst Subject: Calculus Birthday: Nov 25 Music: Death Cab for Cutie, Metric, OKgo Video games: Devil May Cry 1 and 3, Bioshock, Metal Gear Solid Movies: LotR, Star Wars, Batman, Superman (original) Likes: eating ice cream and fries (at the same time), warm milkshakes, epic fantasies, Alan Moore Dislikes: Jocks, being labelled “emo”, spam Dirty Little Secret: Shops at Hot Topic sometimes Occupational Aspiration: Transformer Pets: two mice (Peanut Butter and Jelly)Ĭharles Charles loudly protests allegations by his friends that he is “evil” rather, he’s just “pragmatic”. His idea of a not-so-good time is said resident jock introducing his fist to Metis’ face. His idea of a good time is mocking the resident jock for getting dumped. Roughly 1 part smartass mixed with 3 parts dumbass and shaken, not stirred, his big mouth gets him into tons of trouble. ![]() Metis Metis would be much better at being emo if he wasn’t so spastic. ![]() ![]() In case you don’t know them, here is a bit of information on all the major players. “You fight like a dairy farmer.” “How appropriate, you fight like a cow.” -Monkey Island ![]()
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And it is a producer of the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic “Going Electric,” which has Timothee Chalamet attached. ![]() Veritas shepherded “The Mosquito Coast” series adaptation for Apple TV Plus that recently was renewed for a second season. The trio focus on using their contacts and existing relationships with authors, publishers and Hollywood players to package and assemble new takes on existing IP. Bookman, a CAA alum, joined them in 2017, when the company moniker expanded to Veritas Entertainment Group. 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Compulsively readable and compelling, this is the kind of story that leaves you pondering how much of the self actually remains when all memory is lost, and what you would do differently if you had a second chance at your own life. By delving deep into the rich emotional tapestry of a character who is experiencing all her firsts all over again, Scott crafts one of her loveliest, most touching romances to date, infusing each scene with her effortless, deadpan sense of humour, and balancing oh-so perfectly angst with steamy love scenes. Kylie Scott delivers an utterly unputdownable, unique rendering of true love and second chances-a tale that centres entirely on a heroine with no memory of the past or the man she once loved-showing how much our past experiences truly shape who we are. ![]() I can never resists a well-written second chance romance, but I go all weak-kneed when I come across a fresh take on this much-loved sub-genre, especially one penned by a favourite author of mine. ![]() Richard morgan the steel remains7/7/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() In some ways, the structure of the books allows for nothing else. However, it straddles no lines about some of its tropes: the Land Fit for Heroes is as grim and as dark as it gets. He's the author of the Land Fit for Heroes series (2008's The Steel Remains, 2011's The Cold Commands, and last year's The Dark Defiles), which casually straddles the lines between quest fantasy, political thriller and science fiction. ![]() Some, like Joe Abercrombie, have embraced the term (his Twitter handle is Others see it as a dismissive term for fantasy that's dismantling tropes, a stamp unfairly applied. ![]() Martin? Kameron Hurley? Shakespeare? - and whether the nickname is a useful genre marker or just a needle. But there are arguments over who fits the definition - George R.R. It's become shorthand for a subgenre of fantasy fiction that claims to trade on the psychology of those sword-toting heroes, and the dark realism behind all those kingdom politics. "Well, irony really does better unelaborated, but if you insist."Īh, grimdark. Your purchase helps support NPR programming. 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There's someone else in the house with them-and it's not the living, breathing, amazingly hot cowboy from the ranch next door. Only, Amy and her sister, Phin, aren't alone. Ranch-sitting for her aunt in Texas should be exactly that: good old ordinary, uneventful hard work. ![]() ![]() ![]() Not only to protect her family, who are all practicing witches, but to protect any hope of ever having a normal life herself. She also understands that "normal" doesn't mix with magic, and she's worked hard to build a wall between the two worlds. Amy Goodnight knows that the world isn't as simple as it seems. ![]() Speak Gigantular by Irenosen Okojie7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() What follows in each story takes the breath away, for Okojie’s momentum never loses pace. It’s a cry that echoes Greek tragedies and epic poems in its strength. Every word I say to you is true.įuck everything that tells you if you’re good you’ll be valued. 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