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I am doomed
Mar. 1st, 2018 08:33 amGot a new canon and three hours or so into the book and I love the main character. It's very niche, a Forgotten Realms/D&D book, but the main character is a tiefling (think half-devil, though the devil ancestry is from long ago and usually less than a quarter of the genetic make up) and, in one moment of weakness, made a pack with a devil for arcane power. The writing is amazing, and you really feel for the character as she's just a kid at this point, 17 if memory serves, and she's having to figure out the world, her new role, and how to not only claim her space in the world, but to stand up to this devil. It is likely some of the best writing of a teen I've seen in some time.
I'm only on the first book, Brimstone Angels, but already know I'll be reading the whole series, six books in total.
I've also almost finished Vermillion, which I am mostly enjoying. I'm loving the weird West vibe, but wishing there were more details of the world. Also I am frustrated with the writer in that the main character seems like a trans man to me but she refuses to let them be. Like the main character uses a male sounding name, only dresses in men's clothing, likes it when they are mistaken for a man, and wears a binder. I can accept all of this and them being a woman, except the binder. Like really author, you have talking bears, sea lions, ghosts, jackalopes, werewolves, vampires, gay people, a BDSM saloon/hotel, and more, but can't let your main character be trans? I think half the conflict I'm getting from the book if is they will identify as male by the end or not, which I don't think is what the author is aiming for as there's a missing persons and/or possible murder case that is the main story and I just am not invested in it.
Also the narration is a bit too sedate for my tastes. I may read a sequel if one happens, as I do like the characters and world, but I hope things change.
Aside from that, I've been enjoying The Adventure Zone podcast and the D20 Dames podcast, though the Dames much more.
Work is work. I'm trying to get out to walk and get my fitness in order but the weather hasn't been a help. I have gotten into a pretty good routine of 5-10 of yoga a day, which has helped my mobility and leg cramping/stiffness tremendously.
I'm only on the first book, Brimstone Angels, but already know I'll be reading the whole series, six books in total.
I've also almost finished Vermillion, which I am mostly enjoying. I'm loving the weird West vibe, but wishing there were more details of the world. Also I am frustrated with the writer in that the main character seems like a trans man to me but she refuses to let them be. Like the main character uses a male sounding name, only dresses in men's clothing, likes it when they are mistaken for a man, and wears a binder. I can accept all of this and them being a woman, except the binder. Like really author, you have talking bears, sea lions, ghosts, jackalopes, werewolves, vampires, gay people, a BDSM saloon/hotel, and more, but can't let your main character be trans? I think half the conflict I'm getting from the book if is they will identify as male by the end or not, which I don't think is what the author is aiming for as there's a missing persons and/or possible murder case that is the main story and I just am not invested in it.
Also the narration is a bit too sedate for my tastes. I may read a sequel if one happens, as I do like the characters and world, but I hope things change.
Aside from that, I've been enjoying The Adventure Zone podcast and the D20 Dames podcast, though the Dames much more.
Work is work. I'm trying to get out to walk and get my fitness in order but the weather hasn't been a help. I have gotten into a pretty good routine of 5-10 of yoga a day, which has helped my mobility and leg cramping/stiffness tremendously.
