#Elora Cook

[bookaddict24-7]

(New Young Adult Releases Coming Out Today! (March 18th, 2025)

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Have I missed any new Young Adult releases? Have you added any of these books to your TBR? Let me know!

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New Releases:

Hangry Hearts by Jennifer Chen

True Life in Uncanny Valley by Deb Caletti

The House No One Sees by Adina King

Till Death by Kellan McDaniel

A Catalog of Burnt Objects by Shana Youngdahl

In the Company of Killers by Elora Cook

Camila Núñez's Year of Disasters by Miriam Zoila Pérez

Nothing Bad Happens Here by Rachel Ekstrom Courage

New Sequels:

His Mortal Demise (The Last Bloodcarver #2) by Vanessa Le

The Hallow Hunt (The Revenant Games #2) by Margie Fuston

Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games) by Suzanne Collins

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Happy reading!

[adragoncalledcat]

Oh what’s got me crying tonight? Well, thank you so much for asking.

Maybe it’s that how throughout the entirety of Willow one of the main themes is always love. Romantic, platonic, familial, bittersweet. All of the main characters develop solid, concrete relationships with each other in individual, unique ways, and it’s not just romance! Kit and Elora’s sisterhood, Willow and Graydon’s mentor/mentee dynamic, the list goes on and on.

Elora literally says in episode 5, “I believe that love is the most powerful force in the universe.”

A lot of pieces of media have beautiful poetic lines for the sake of having a nice moment, but they never back up that character’s words in the story.

But that’s not the case with Willow. This show is chock full of love! And the amount of times the force of love was able to save someone, however indirectly is incredible. Willow destroying the possessed soldiers in response to Silas’ death, Elora healing Graydon with a kiss, Jade proclaiming her love for Kit at the waterfall before going to help her fight.

And all of those instances of love then led up to the climactic moment where Kit reaches out to her twin brother, tells him she loves him, and in the end he is saved.

[mango-mya]

I was wondering if you make a shipchild design for the elora and peepers shipchild? And curious to know how it turns out or would look like. And who would/which one take after their parents..

I can't really ever picture them having kids, but..... IF THEY WERE TO.......

TEEHEE this is Victoria :33 She's a flashlight fish!!! She's probably a little spoiled, but smart and charming nonetheless!!!

Siggghhhhh chat I'm sorry is this the end for me

[silvertsundere]

Intimate Rienna and Elora by onikoroshi! 💙💜 Full version here 👀

[knight-princess]

Singularly fantastic premise that Brunhilde the kitchen maid was like. those fuckers stole my boyfriend imma go get him back. and she just sets off across the world do just that. Like, the bravery and the stubborn hard headed grit right from the outset is phenomenal. She has no idea that she’s uber powerful magic Elora Danan at that stage, she’s a cook she’s a good cook but Elora Danan is just a myth she’s heard of, but her boyfriend got kidnapped and by god is she gonna help rescue him and no one’s gonna stop her. Power of fucking love baby. Like she might decide she’s not into Airk by the end of the trip but I adore how the basic premise of love is the most powerful force in the universe is her mantra the whole way through like it’s right there right from the get go. And then the way she stands up to the “maybe you should just go home” royal rescue party and goes “look someone has to cook and I tell you what it ain’t gonna be any of you” like Brunhilde the kitchen maid had spunk and I loved her already

[whowouldwininafite]

[plasticbabyart]

If TFB would let me... I have a pitch that would let Spyro say Fuck... so for the benefit of humanity, perchance I should work on that

when will sega let sonic say fuck

[melatonindeficient]

I think it's kinda interesting how Mel doesn't really fit into the disposable black girlfriend trope and yet a lot of fandom still treats her like she does.

The poor writing with Mel puts her in the independent black woman stereotype (even though she was very much not independent) more than the disposable black girlfriend trope. It doesn't take Jayce loving Mel to have some sort of epiphany about Viktor. It takes him literally having to eat raw lizards with a shattered leg in the depths of a cave, and the epiphany he has isn't even a positive one. He doesn't have to be "freed" from Mel or dispose of her to be with Viktor—they were torn apart by circumstance and he had a moral obligation to be with Viktor.

Basically what I'm saying is that if you need to discredit and disrespect a character in order to make your ship work you need to do some self reflecting.

But I've participated in ship wars and I'd rather just talk about the whole "independent black woman thing" because it has to do with her as an individual, rather than as a part of a pair or an obstacle.

"Mel is a queen" she's not. She's stunning and an amazing character but she very much is not. Mel is so dependent on other people. She needed the council to work in her favour in order to achieve her personal goals. She needed Jayce and Elora to be vulnerable with. It makes Ambessa's treatment towards her all the more hurtful; she needed her mother, and her mother's approval, and was punished for it. I don't think we actually take the time to comprehend how devastating it would be to be, what, 19-20 years old and be exiled because you were too soft for your mother, only to be told years later that it was actually because your she loved you and she didn't want to (if my mother told me she kicked me out because I weakened her I'd probably instantaneously die of a broken heart). Obviously it was more complex than that, but Mel is the child in this situation; she is not going to see it through Ambessa's eyes nor would she want to.

Mel likely got really good at feigning independence but I doubt that, with the way she grew up and the service she would've been able to afford in Piltover, she even knew how to cook. I'm sure she depended on other people not only for the major aspects of her life but also just to keep her basic needs in order. And she's not strong either; because she was raised in Noxus she can likely fight with knives and swords, but it's not like she was this phenomenal mage when she got her powers.

I hope the Noxus show doesn't pretend that she's some strong and independent person, because that's not what Mel has ever been. She's smart and savvy and shrewd but not independent. I love her so much but I'd rather see a real portrayal of her—probably struggling not only with her magic but with trying to stand up on her own—than the fake solo act it's easy to pretend that she is.

[shadydruid]

Hi Holy Rolan Empire, long time no see! I'm cooking something for you 😏 Here's a sketch, Rolan x Elora (my Tav druid)

[viktorarcanedeservesbetter]

more modern au headcanons for @now-thats-an-oof

first one here

Jayce and Viktor's favorite guilty pleasure is all the crime/science shows like CSI, Bones, X-Files. Stuff that requires a healthy amount of disbelief because it's more entertaining that way, rather than the shows that pretend to know science or are obnoxious about science. They used to have a drinking game, but after one episode of CSI Vegas they were so decidedly intoxicated + the hangover was enough for them to never play it again.

Also, their TV set is a projector against their wall. They also pirate everything, use VPNs. Neither of them pay for any subscriptions, all mooch off of Caitlyn's accounts when they can't find something they want or the quality being pirated isn't good. (Mel and Elora locked them out of their account)

They live in a studio apartment on the first floor right outside their University. It's nice, low-priced and they don't spend a lot of time in it anyways with school and lab work. Jayce's favorite feature is the fireplace, Viktor's is the spacious shower.

They do not use candles: sets off Viktor’s asthma. Instead they have a modified (by them!) diffuser with scents like eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender that helps with breathing + won’t set off an attack. (He still does his treatments, though! Just wants a nice smelling home.)

Ximena lives about forty minutes away; they visit her every weekend. When Jayce and Viktor first got together, Viktor was afraid to meet her (he has no family for Jayce to meet, and never got far enough in other relationships to meet parents) but she took him in instantly.

Now, Ximena insists Viktor come home with Jayce every time. Sometimes she even calls Viktor even when Jayce isn't there. She sends meals (as all moms do!) with them to take, but with the recipe card so they can make it together.

Adding onto that, Jayce cooks, Viktor bakes. Both have used Ximena's recipe cards often, but hers are just better (Jayce thinks she's hiding a secret ingredient, Viktor thinks she's magic) (one of them is right!)

Neither of them are big readers for fun, but both enjoy scientific journals, reports, short stories, as long as they aren't science fiction. Unlike with the TV shows, the bad science just annoys them. For fiction, Jayce enjoys adventure/suspense, Viktor enjoys mystery/suspense. Neither like horror, or romance-only, but enjoy a good slow burn mixed with their preferred genres.

Their greatest achievement was the modern version of whatever the distinguished innovators competition was-they both got to ride in a plane (1st class, paid for by the school!) to present their prototype for a water & air solar powered purifier to the country's top mechanics board. Mel (political science major, business minor (in Masters programs) also helped them register the patents and trademarks for it.

Speaking of Mel, other majors/minors include: Caitlyn (Legal Studies Major, Criminal Justice minor, undergrad) Sky (Environmental Science, Masters) Vi (Exercise Science major, undergrad) Elora (Business Analytics, Masters). Ekko and Powder are taking a gap year.

Jayvik have major beef with the barista at the coffeeshop closest to their apartment. Don't ask them why. (He hit on Vik in front of Jayce while also being ableist. Both of them cursed him out in their respective first languages).

Jayce and Viktor paint and sketch to unwind. Jayce sketches (likes charcoal pencils) Viktor paints (likes watercolors). Favorite subjects? Each other. (yes, they have painted and sketched each other naked.)

Failed hobbies of theirs include: crocheting (Jayce was slightly more successful, though the scarf he made for Vik was a little too long) Photography (somehow Viktor's fingertips make it into his shots, Jayce can never get the focus right) Dance (Jayce stepped on everyone's feet, Viktor only likes to sway and stand on Jayce's feet) Plants (?) (They are only allowed plants that can survive nuclear explosions now. Sky banned anything harder than a spider plant to care for from their home.)

Favorite Bar: The Last Drop (you know I had to do it). They (as well as their small group of friends) are the only academy students yet to be kicked out. Mostly for good behavior, but also because favoritism.

Things they don't fight about: Health, safety, opinions (they share most of the same ones anyways) family, friends.

Things they "fight" about: the right amount of sugar in a coffee, if Viktor needs wool socks, if Jayce needs to replace his work boots, the best kind of cookie (the great double-chocolate chip vs m&m cookie war)

The thing they actually fought about (serious version): Viktor accepting help/Jayce learning the right way to help him that wasn't diminishing Viktor's abilities. They fought for a week-still sharing a bed and eating together, working, but all silent. Finally when they came to an agreement-Viktor would stop ignoring the need for help until it was too painful to ask, Jayce would help by knowing the real signs, or doing just what Viktor asks him to help with, rather than what he assumes Viktor needs.

[joffyworld]

GUYS NEW AU COMIC LOOKIE HERE

HERE IT IS

The start of my new Comic ‼️‼️

I présent you my mafia Au of cult of the lamb

This is only the first part but I hope you’ll enjoy it !

Don’t hesitate to tell me what you think

[baisemains]

one of my mel hc is that she does know how to cook but bc kino taught her 💔

ambessa taught kino the basics but by the time mel was born, she wasn’t around as much

kino took it upon himself to teach his little sister because it’s a necessary skill but also so she could feel closer to ambessa in a way

they would test out the most outrageous recipes they could find (rarely ever tasted good)

when kino died, mel didn’t enter the kitchen for an entire year, relying on servants to bring her meals

on his first anniversary, she tried cooking his favorite dish to make

it was so much like his that she broke down into the plate and couldn’t even finish it

as an adult, she has cooks to handle all of that ofc so there’s no need for her to do it herself

though every once in a while when she can’t sleep, she sneaks into the kitchen and whips up a comfort dish that reminds her of noxus

it brings up old memories and sometimes they’re sad but it makes her appreciate it all a little bit more

it becomes a tradition for her to cook kino’s meal on every anniversary of his death, their own little secret

she takes his birthday off every year, her staff assumes it’s because she’s in bed grieving, but really it’s so she can have the kitchen to herself and try another crazy recipe in his honor

she tries baking a birthday cake one year but it comes out terrible so she just has elora order one

no one except elora knows this about mel, and that’s exactly how it stays

until……..

could continue a pt. 2 when she meets reader but i’d have to think on those for a bit, anyways, just wanted to show some love to my girl 🫶

[mango-mya]

I like to think that Elora likes to collect shiny rocks she finds anywhere to give 2 her friends......since she likes 2 steal/hoard shiny stuff I feel like it'd also be a big deal on her end since she normally HATES sharing anything she considers valuable

[shuuuuush]

HOW CAN I CONVINCE YOU TO LET ME BE YOUR BOYFRIEND? [SHARKY HEADCANNONS]

A/N: Just something to keep yall occupied while I'm still writing the long sharky fic🫡

Alright, so basically, you want Sharky to CONVINCE you to let him be your boyfriend. (Shocking ik) Here's what he would say to try and convince you. 🫶

"If I was your boyfriend, you're getting kisses 24/7, and hugs on the side, but there ain't no way a day goes by without a kiss."

"I literally wouldn't mind you taking my hoodies or hats, take all of them if you want as long as you wear it."

"Babe, we're gonna go anywhere you want. You want Hawaii? Already book the flight tickets and the best hotel for us."

"I will always be there for you, even if I'm busy shooting a video. If you needed something, even the littlest of things, I'm dropping everything to be there for you."

"Mat 👏 ching 👏 out👏 fits👏, Need I say more?"

"I'll be your photographer any day, I can be in the photo too, if you want?"

"If you're okay with it, I will include you in all my videos. There is no way I'm leaving you out of it."

"If you happen to get sick, you know I'll be your personal doctor. You'll be getting special treatment, not that you don't already get it but, there'll be medicine, food cuddles, anything you need."

"You already get along so well with my family, so why not just be a part of it already?" Get the ring on that finger, yk what I'm sayinggg?

"OHH, we could do tiktok dances together!"

"If you need a husband who can cook, I'm right here." "You're not even my boyfriend yet, and you can't cook." "We can work on that, right?? Cooking lessons from you?🥺"

"Ok, since I can't cook, I will get you whatever food you want, as in take away or whatever. But, I am choosing the deserts."

"Date nights any night you want. Or if you want one every night, no problem. I'll always make time for you."

"I won't lie, I can't think of anything else, so how can I convince you to let me be your boyfriend already??" "You already did, just played hard to get ;)"

Taglist: @b4tasquad @p3drii @n1kodl @elora-k @slutforpablogavi @enhacolor @amwife @distantfromu

Mutuals Taglist: @b4tasquad @p3drii @vctrvn-ls @allygatcr @slutforpablogavi @kennysboxergf @n1kodl @amwife

[unsightlyvoid]

Mel Medarda headcanons

- the only one (of Jayce, Mel, Viktor) who likes black coffee.

- for all her affinity for painting, she despises drawing. she paints with egg tempura and possibly oil, the more rigid, precise lines of a pencil have never aligned with her sensibilities

- messiest handwriting in Piltover

- can’t cook for shit but her baking is heavenly. she also makes a damn good cocktail if you know how to ask.

- used to fidget a ton as a child but was trained out of it — after the events of s2 she begins doing so more and more. it never comes off as anxious, however, moreso elegant.

- the gold in her skin is warm to the touch, like it’s been in the sun all day.

- ^ further, she glows a bit in the dark, even unintentionally. accidental night light, especially when her eyes are open.

- doesn’t decorate her space much apart from her paintings, until Elora commented on it. from then on, she made an effort to display notes, letters, and various flyers or tickets beside her work space. (it makes her feel more present)

- major dissociation issues, will often go through the motions of a day and not process it until far after.

- cannot function at all on low sleep. she needs at least 7 hours to feel like a person.

- used to have Elora braid her hair, she would trade for a self-care/spa day.

- uses exclusively rose-scented products.

[colorfulwastelandvoid]

Ambessa Chosen of the Wolf

Mel fanfic blurb

*this takes place at the end of Ambessa’s book. Mel and Elora are 15. This isn’t really Melora but I’m cool if that’s how yall wanna engage with it as. ✊🏾 solidarity.*

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The ship sways almost soothingly now, the worst of the waves now behind them. Mel lies in bed in her quarters. She wasn’t quite used to the more… rustic and cramped look of what is now her bedroom for the next weeks, while out at sea. The only light is the fireplace, freshly lit and crackling.

Mel lays on her back in her white nightgown, her arms above the freshly cleaned and pressed sheets. She interlocks her fingers above her stomach as she mindless counts the number of ornate decor around the risen bed frame that holds the sheer curtains to her bed. She started to follow every swirl in the wood ceiling until she was distracted by a rustle beside her . Elora was playing with the fire and eating the leftovers Mel left. She was in no mood for food, still. Elora dressed in a similar nightgown that flowed to her ankles but admittedly less ornate as Mel’s, got into the big bed and laid next to her.

Mel asked if Elora would sleep in her chambers, surprising both of them. Mel hardly left her room and barely spoke or looked people in the eye when she did. Everyone on board avoided the young Medarda anyhow. Given the nature of their journey most of the workers found it best to just avoid the topic and the girl. Mel had no problem with this and welcomed the isolation. Training for what’s to come she thought bitterly. Elora on the other hand was out and about looking at the sea top side and talking to the deck workers. This was all so exciting for her. Never being able to leave her town and now being whisked away to a foreign land, it was exhilarating. Elora was mindful to not let her excitement show in front of Mel. She scarcely seen the girl anymore than the staff did. Elora doesn’t really understand what happened back in Noxus nor does she understand the politics of sending your youngest daughter away, but she finds it best not to pry. She hopes Mel will tell her in time. It makes Mel request even more surprising. On her rare journey topside, Mel adorned in a light blue dress with with a high white trim collar that flowed to the floor came up to Elora, as the girl tried to see if there were any sea creatures she could see from her vantage point. Elora turns to Mel pleasantly surprised and notices the cut outs on the arms and back that showcased the pretty gold Rakour tattoos, she help the handsome man do. Mel after an awkward pause ask if she would give her company later tonight. After a brief pause , Elora said yes. Mel nodded never looking up from her feet and quickly retreated back to her room. It’s all kind of sad, she thought as she began to look back out to sea.

As Elora lays in bed next to Mel thinking of today’s event, Mel breaks the silence. “If you could do or be anything, what would you do?” The question was unexpected. Elora gave it some thought, in earnest though. “ I would be a cook. Working at the tavern I learned so many new recipes and I find that I’m pretty good at cooking. I think I could be a writer too. My education isn’t the best but writing was always the cheapest hobby I could have outside work and my boss ,the old lady who owns the tavern, used to help me and she was nice and writing with her was nice too. What about you?” Elora turns on her side to face Mel. Mel never breaking from her position answers her. “ I would be a bird.” Elora snorts. Mel then giggles her eyes never breaking contact with the ceiling. “ I would fly anywhere and see everything.” Mel finds that her eyes are getting misty. “ I would be apart of a flock.” She says almost bitterly. Elora looks at Mel, her face now unreadable . “ I would be a fish.” Mel smiles. “Exploring the deep blue sea, I would be a whale big and strong. A gentle beast in self isolation. The ocean is so vast I could travel every day of my life and not even see half of it.” Mel starts to choke up. Her voice cracks and she is starting to swallow tears, and yet she persists. “I would be a tree. My…(Mel swallows) my roots planted. I would provide shade to weary travelers as they write, sing and talk of their journey thus far under me. Pretty yellow flowers would also bloom on me. People would come far and wide to pick my flowers and give thanks.” The tears now fall from Mel’s eyes, but she doesn’t move an inch from her position. Elora says nothing as she watches the tears roll from eye, to the side of her face, then to pillow. Mel closes her eyes and says almost like a prayer, “ I would be wanted. I would be seen.” Elora turns onto her back and mimics Mel’s position. The soft swishing of the sea, crackling of the fireplace, and the movement of the night crew began to fade into ambient noise. The only thing that could be distinguished was the sounds of soft cries and sniffling. Elora could hear everything. The awkward silence that once filled the room now somber. Elora unsure of what to say, grabs one of Mel’s hand and put their now intertwined hands between them. Eventually Elora found herself drifting off. Mel again, could not sleep. Her mind racing, her regret crushing she lies still again with her eyes closed, hoping sleep would take her this night. The two girls lie still as the ship rocks back-and-forth to foreign lands.

P.S. this is my first fanfic so please be gentle.