#more adventures from my Inheritance Cycle reread

[crustaceousfaggot]

Hey did anyone else read this scene as a kid and get hit with a sort of soul-deep primal longing that stuck with them well into adulthood

[shallicomparetheetolagrenouille]

2024 in books - May

The nostalgia!! Oh, it was such a comfort to read this - well, not for the content, but for the feeling of going back to something I loved in simpler times.

I realized I had to reread the Inheritance Cycle when Durza was mentioned at the beginning of this and I thought, "who?" So I actually reread the books in the Cycle and The Fork, the Witch and the Worm and it was a blast! I loved it, especially because I had forgotten a lot of what happens in Brisingr and Inheritance (being the ones I reread less often) and enjoyed revisiting the fictional places and meeting again the characters that meant so much to me in my teenage years and very early twenties. I giggled so much, especially when I knew that an event was about to happen or a character was about to show up (Glaedr, my love! And Thorn, my baby!). I don't think I have ever had so much fun with a reread!

Having read a lot more since then, in various genres, a lot of the narrative choices and language used felt simplistic and childish and narrow-minded, but considering the age of the author at the time of writing the novels, I could look past that and just enjoy the story and the feeling of adventure and exploration that I associate to the fantasy genre.

When I actually managed to get to Murtagh, I was ready to enjoy a continuation of that same experience and find out a bit more about two interesting characters from the Cycle: we didn't know anything about Thorn, aside from him having a musical mind and having been made to grow faster through magic, whereas Murtagh at least had more of a voice and we had a bit more of an idea of him.

The main themes of the book are dealing with trauma, grappling with one's identity and opening up towards others. Which meant that the interactions I had hoped to see at least a tiny bit of (with Arya and Fírnen, hopefully, or with a few elves in general, or even at a distance with Eragon and Saphira) never happened - only the very end of the book sees Murtagh's acceptance that he wants and needs 'a pack' like in Uvek's story, this first novel (because judging by all the open points and hints and subsequent interviews I watched there will surely be other books with him and Thorn as protagonists) was very much centered around his and Thorn's traumas and relationship and lessons to learn to live in the world as actual actors in it, not just as hermits watching things happen from afar.

And, to be honest, this was needed if there are other books in the works with them at the center: there were too many things that had to be explained about their past, both pre-meeting-Eragon, in Murtagh's case, and pre-Galbatorix's-death. So many new pieces of information were finally revealed about the Forsworn and life at court and how life under Galbatorix's control was - I have to say that so much of the past was kept nebulous (both to make it more threatening and mysterious and probably not to lengthen the Cycle further) that having a POV from that part of the world is a necessary correction for the series.

That said, had I not felt such affection and interest for the characters and the world, I would have skimmed a big portion of the middle part of the book.

The first half is engaging, even while facing the effects of trauma and war and torture: it is filled with movement and action and moments of reflection and love between Murtagh and Thorn, which make the confined feeling of just focusing on them for the whole time less heavy. Their minds are not those of an innocent teen and newly-hatched magical creature seeking to prove themselves and dabble a bit in vengeance, but rather those of veterans seeking a reason to rejoin the world without having to suffer more if possible, please and thank you.

The central part, instead, just lets all the despair and and new torture and hopelessness loose - it was hard to read and, to be quite honest, long. Since the author makes a point to make Murtagh say that he avoids remembering as much as possible, part of the need for mental and phisical torture was making him remember - and the flashbacks are the most interesting and moving part of that section, mind you, so cutting them woud not have improved it - but the overall feeling was of being trapped right alongside him and Thorn.

Luckily, I had hopes that this would follow the same scheme as the main Cycle and have either a happy ending or a bittersweet one, so I managed to work my way to the end, but even in the final section there were moments in which I hoped for a more streamlined plot. And I do not mean having shorter or fewer descriptions or less interaction among Murtagh, Thorn and Uvek - I mean that having obstacles before the final battle or before retrieving the thing or before finding the person is reasonable and expected and adds to the feeling of reality, but if they start being repetitive just to show me how difficult it is to get to that point, they become an obstacle to me, personally, the reader and I will not feel like pushing through because it will not feel like a rush towards the core of the adventure, but rather a slow drag through neverending sidequests.

That said, the resolution of the confict (both external, against Bachel and the maybe-literal-wingless-dragon-in-the-pit, and internal, against Morzan's influence on Murtagh's life and the effects of Galbatorix's torture on Thorn's mind) was satifying and the very end was sweet, though very open in a see-you-in-the-next-installment way.

The flashback of Tornac's final fight and sacrifice for Murtagh made me cry, I'll admit that.

I do hope that now that Murtagh accepted to be a part of the world again (and gained another kind of brother, he just keeps collecting them, just like Eragon did with him and Orik). we will see him and Thorn interact with other established characters.

I can't wait!!

[livvywrites]

11/11/11

tagged by @jynecca! thank you :D

1. Go to song when you need to get into the mood to write?

None. I’m not really a “listen to music while you write” person. 

2. Dream director for a film/television adaption?

I only really know of like a handful of directors? & I’mma go with Taika Watiti.

3. If you ever saw your WIP go to stage, is more likely to be a play or a musical?

Well, since music is super important to slaeyrs, & they’re a big part of the story, probably a musical! 

4. Favourite thing you’ve written?

This is definitely up there. 

5. Top five authors, go!

Sarah J Maas

Terry Pratchett

Maggie Stiefvater

That’s not five, I know, but I’m getting a lot pickier when it comes to books & their authors, so! I have yet to read anything I didn’t like by Pratchett; I admire the prose in the Raven Cycle & snippets I’ve read from her other books; and then I’ve enjoyed every book by SJM that I’ve read. 

6. Biggest influences to your writing?

The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini

Throne of Glass - Sarah J Maas

Terry Pratchett

Neil Gaiman

Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit - Tolkien

& my mind is blanking but there are more

7. What do you use more, first/second/third person?

Third! But I love second person. First... I’m not real keen on, tbh. 

8. What social media would your OCs have?

Alinora would have old accounts she deleted or abandoned long ago, before eventually conceding to a Twitter account.

Elaena would have Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr and be highly active on all three, but in different ways.

Lyr would have an Instagram, Snapchat, and a Twitter.

Ava would have a really nice blog, an Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter.

Talitha would have a blog where she hosted her own articles and research for free, as well as posted answers & such to people’s questions. She would have two Twitter accounts--one for her pseudonym and the other for her personal life; as well as an Instagram and Snapchat. And probably Tumblr.

Aishlynn would have a Twitter and an Instagram account. 

9. Why do you write the genre you write?

I grew up with fantasy. Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, the Hobbit, Disney... Also had a lot of Sci-Fi in there too (Star Wars, mainly, but my parents both enjoyed Star Trek as well). So that’s part of it. But when I was about, I dunno, 8 or 9? I saw the Eragon movie, & the only part of it I really remembered was the baby dragon. I wanted to read the book something awful, & then I did, & I found out the author was pretty young when he wrote it & that made me realize that I could be an author one day & I wanted to write about dragons & cool adventures &... 

Thus fantasy is my main genre. 

10. Team Edward or Team Jacob?

🤢

Even back when I was into the Twilight books I always said I was Team Bella, tbh. Up until later, though, when I decided I was Team Alice all the way. Alice & Rosalie & Jasper & Emmett & pretty much anyone but Edward & Bella & Jacob lmfao. 

tagging: anyone who wants to answer my questions!! (which are under the cut!) 

1. Favorite song to sing? (Bonus: why?) 

2. A story idea you wish you had the time/ability/skill to write right now?

3. What book have you reread the most times?

4. Favorite mythological creature?

5. Favorite myth/legend/fairy tale? 

6. If you could retell any myth, what would it be and how would you change it?

7. Favorite subcategory of the genre you write in? 

8. A genre you’ve never written but would like to try? 

9. How do you keep your ideas organized?

10. Writing tools you can’t live/write without? 

11. How would you describe your writing style? (Or voice!) 

[freyadragonlord]

I'm about to vomit my thoughts on The Fork The Witch and The Worm, so SPOILERS AHEAD

Fresh from my reread of The Inheritance Cycle, I have finished this antology in half a day, and Holy Shit!!! I've been blown away!

I was expecting to learn a few things about were Eragon had settled, and then 3 unconnected stories about Alagaesia, with maybe a few "OH I KNOW THAT" moments, possibly a few hints of what's to come.

But oooh boy, we got so much more than that!!

I will confess, I expected Eragon to go way more to the east than he actually did. I am glad he didn't, this way all the other characters I love are not that far away and can come visit, and maybe one day Angela's prophecy could prove to have some loopholes, somehow. I can see why he can't leave for now, life on Mount Arngor is difficult and busy.

About the Tale itself, I have to confess that the second the mysterious man was described as having black hair I screamed "MURTHAG??" (read as "BEYONCE??")

Still, it was an amazing surprise. I had a faint hope of him being mentioned in this book, and a whole story about him filled me with joy! It looks like he and Thorn are doing better, and I am so happy for them! Hopefully they will reuinite woth Eragon and Saphira in future novels. I would love to read more from his pov.

Also, the hints of a future plot are incredibly interesting! This, plus all the loose ends left from the main saga, give me much to look forward to.

What is there to say?? I love Angela so much!

I want to believe every single words she wrote, and by the end I forgot I was not supposed to trust everything and lost my breath. I could read over 200 chapters of her adventures... There is so much I want to know, and so much we probably won't find out since she is a very mysterious character. I would accept every crumb of backstory Paolini will choose to bless us with.

Elva is as always extremely interesting, and I am happy to see there is hope for her, i really want to see what she will grow into. It also filled me with joy that she managed to heal some of the broken Eldunarì, they sure deserve some happiness too.

This story left me with anticipation and curiosity, I really hope Angela and Elva will have an important role in future books.

This third part was more of what I was expecting for the whole book.

The Urgals have always interested me, and I love that Paolini chose to explore their complexity and goodness instead of simply making them the Bad Guys. I really love the love they have for their myth and poetry, and the Story itself was really beautiful and interesting, and it didn't cease to surprise me (Ra'Zac Ra'Zac Ra'Zac!!! Seriously, it's interesting to know they ate Urgals too!)

And then, the end left me even more frustrated and excited, because baby dragons!!! I really wanted to see them!!

Maybe in the not too distant future we will be blessed by baby dragons...

AAAH, this left me wanting for more... I need to know what happens to Nausada and Arya and Roran, and to the magic users, and Murthag, and who the next Riders will be (i really hope in a dwarf and an Urgal...)

I am full of excitment, and the book is small enough that i will most likely read it again quite soon.

[sthayil]

2020 Reading Goal Outcomes

Goal: 52 books in 2020, re-reads don’t count, romance novels don’t count, and read at least half non-fiction.

Result: 53 books, but only 14 non-fiction. Will try again next year!

Half girlfriend, by Chetan Bhagat. My first time reading this author, which half of India seems to love to hate. An easy read that still had me reflecting on elitism, English, and privilege in India.

Coming out as Dalit, by Yashica Dutt. A heartfelt memoir on caste-based discrimination in India. A very close-hitting book, and I had never thought about caste until I attended the Jaipur Literary festival and heard Dutt speak. I didn’t know the caste of any of my Indian friends, and realised that I probably did not know anyone who was Dalit, and didn’t know anyone who was “out” as Dalit. I thought that the Syrian Christian community was post-caste, but actually we are complicit in upholding caste-based discrimination through the centuries. This book will stay with me for a long time.

The Receptionist, by Janet Groth. A memoir of the author’s decades as receptionist at the New Yorker. I didn’t realise how segregated New York used to be. Got the feeling that this was written for a specific group of people. Favourite quote: “Anyone who cries as easily as you do is pretty tough. You don’t give an inch; you give only tears.”

First They Killed My Father, by Loung Ung. Devastating account of the author’s childhood in Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge regime and genocide.

Bright Stain, by Francesca Bell. Brutal, graceful collection of poetry. “Let me tell you, at forty-two, it is a deep delicious pleasure not to be dewy or fresh as a fucking daisy.”

Homeland, by R. A. Salvatore.

Exile, by R. A. Salvatore.

Sojourn, by R. A. Salvatore. Found a new fantasy author I want to keep following! Only new to me though, R. A. Salvatore is one of the masters of fantasy and his world The Forgotten Realms is apparently very popular in games. This is the first trilogy in his series and I really enjoyed it. Will continue to read from this world.

Dreamer’s Pool, by Juliet Marillier.

Tower of Thorns, by Juliet Marillier.

Den of Wolves, by Juliet Marillier. Rediscovered one of my favourite authors from high school, when I realised the New York public library has a search and hold system so I can request particular books I want! This series was deeply satisfying, there’s nothing better than reading a new series by a beloved author.

The Reproach of Hunger, by David Rieff. A searing critique of the current global food system and the world of development. One hand trying to fix problems the other created. Nothing but a strengthening of the state and deepening of democracy will fix the mess we are in.

Roar, by Cecelia Ahern. A collection of wonderful short stories of women in magical realist situations based on common expressions. Eg. The Woman Who Wore Her Heart on Her Sleeve is a small story about a medical miracle who literally wore her heart on her sleeve. The Woman With A Strong Suit is about a woman who literally searches an entire department store for the perfect suit. Adorable but powerful stories of the voices of women and the bizarre lives we lead in the modern world.

Can You Tolerate This, by Ashleigh Young. A poet’s first non-fiction work, a collection of essays about her life and memories in mainly NZ, along with interesting stories she hears/reads about from elsewhere. I most liked the first story about the skeletal disease, and the long memory of her brother’s Big Red sweater.

A New Dawn, by Various. I feel like I’m cheating by adding this to my non-fiction count. It’s a collection of essays by popular authors, reacting to the Twilight series. Very light reading.

The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm, by Christopher Paolini. A set of short stories that takes place after the Inheritance cycle! I didn’t know he kept writing! This was so exciting to find. A lovely return to a series I read and reread for years when growing up.

Catwoman Soulstealer, by Sarah J. Maas. Saw another book by Maas at the library and had to pick it up. She is always a winner.

The Uses and Abuses of History, by Margaret MacMillan. Never take history simplistically, and that if you go in looking for proof for your plan, there are sufficient examples in history to find what you are looking for. So always be careful.

The Financial Diet, by Chelsea Fagan and Lauren Have. I watch their Youtube channel, so it was nice seeing their book on the shelf here at my sublet. A quick and easy read especially if you watch their videos. Intuitive and reassuring stuff.

Men Explain Things to Me, by Rebecca Solnit. Collection of feminist essays.

Poison Princess, by Kresley Cole

Endless Knight, by Kresley Cole

Dead of Winter, by Kresley Cole

Day Zero, by Kresley Cole

Arcana Rising, by Kresley Cole

The Dark Calling, by Kresley Cole. Kresley Cole’s first YA series, still quite good, but the final book is still not out! Will have to wait for next year to finish this. I would not have started if I realised it wouldn’t end in time.

One Day We’ll All Be Dead And None Of This Will Matter, by Scaachi Kaul. Collection of essays by an Indian Immigrant to Canada. I was fortunate to grow up in Asia. What is my dominant exposure? Did I ever have one?

Doing It, by Hannah Witton. A good book for folks with limited sex ed. My main takeaway is how depressing the side effects list is for almost all methods of female contraception.

Post-Truth, by Matthew D’Ancona. A political and philosophical manifesto, examining what is going on today, and a call for us to challenge it. Facts must be presented in both an emotional and rational way in order to prevail.

Dark Currents, by Jacqueline Carey

Autumn Bones, by Jacqueline Carey

Poison Fruit, by Jacqueline Carey. Found another author whose YA fiction I hadn’t read before. The Terre D’Ange series is still my favourite, but this is good too.

Santa Olivia, by Jacqueline Carey

Saints Astray, by Jacqueline Carey. Another win for Carey!

The Dragon Keeper, by Robin Hobb

Dragon Haven, by Robin Hobb

City of Dragons, by Robin Hobb

Blood of Dragons, by Robin Hobb. So happy to have found a new author! This was a great fantasy series, and for once the dragons were not perfect glorious creatures, but just another species in the world. Will keep reading Hobb.

Eating Animals, by Jonathan Safran Foer. This was good but the topic is so awful. I was off chicken for weeks after reading this and still haven’t fully come back. I’m really thinking about going more and more towards vegetarianism now. 

Pop Empires: Transnational and Diasporic Flows of India and Korea, edited by Allison Alexy, Monika Mehta, Robert Ji-Song Ku, S. Heijin Lee. I finally got around to reading this after attending the book signing in NYC ages ago, and this was such a good collection! I so much enjoyed the different slices of analysis from film, anthropology, history, etc.

The Crystal Shard, by R. A. Salvatore

Streams of Silver, by R. A. Salvatore

The Halfling’s Gem, by R. A. Salvatore. I can see why people like this author, but I wish I had found him earlier, maybe in my early teens. Then I think I would have really loved it. Reading this as an adult just makes me think of other fantasy series where there were higher stakes and the characters were not so perfect all the time. There is a lot of good adventure here, but not much emotion.

Canticle, by R. A. Salvatore

In Sylvan Shadows, by R. A. Salvatore. I spoke too soon. I complained of perfection with Drizzt, but Cadderly’s sheer wimpyness is driving me insane. He’s too good for war, he has “compassion”, but it’s all well and good for all his friends to go to war and kill people, just not precious Cadderly.

Night Masks, by R. A. Salvatore. Alright, he’s starting to grow up, but he is still incredibly squeamish about getting his own hands dirty and the hypocrisy of it is very irritating.

The Fallen Fortress, by R. A. Salvatore.

The Chaos Curse, by R. A. Salvatore.

The Legacy, by R. A. Salvatore.

Starless Night, by R. A. Salvatore. I think I’ll pause here for a bit. Too much Salvatore for me. There are 30 books in this series alone. 

Zelaldinus, by Irwin Allen Sealy. A wonderful amalgamation of bits and pieces of prose and poetry to do with a ghost of Jalaluddin Akbar.

Blood Rights, by Kristen Painter. Started a new series to feed my Maas withdrawals. It’s just okay so far.

Flesh and Blood, by Kristen Painter.

[nikihawkes]

Title: Eragon

Author: Christopher Paolini

Series: Inheritance Cycle #1

Genre: YA Fantasy

Rating: 3/5 stars

The Overview: One boy…One dragon… A world of adventure. When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands. -Goodreads

The Review:

I first picked up Eragon when I was 19 – two years after the book came out in 2003. I was reading it in anticipation for the second novel, which was one of my first ARCs as a bookseller. At the time, I’d been reading adult fantasy for a few years, but was by no means well-versed in the genre. Eragon satisfied all my basic expectations for a book of its type, and I was enamored with the fact that it was written by a teen (something I’d probably cringe away from now). I remember finding it inspiring – if he could do it, then I could too. I had a bit of trouble with pacing somewhere in the middle, but after cresting that hill I enjoyed it thoroughly until the end. My archaic, handwritten review at the time claimed, “Anyone who likes fantasy should read this. It would make a very entertaining movie one day (I should’ve specified: if done well, lol).”

Fast forward almost 10 years to 2014, I snagged an audio copy for a reread with the intention of making it beyond the second book to finish the series (…which I still haven’t done). Ten years of avid fantasy reading and a plethora of writing experiences under my belt, and I’ll admit all the things about Eragon that captured me when I was young just didn’t hold up to my aged scrutiny. The writing was clunky and, while massively impressive considering the author’s age, it was clear there were a lot of things that needed work (especially in the opening chapters). I also noted the story itself wasn’t all that original, and could name half a dozen dragon books I thought did the concept a bit better. However, I could still appreciate the appeal it had to me as a teen. It’s an inviting story for a younger audience, and great for easing them into the genre. Excitement for books like this is what drove my own reading ambitions, so I seldom discount them.

Series status: I have yet to finish the series, despite several copies in various formats at my disposal and plenty of opportunity. I finally had to admit the story just doesn’t sing to me like it did when I was younger. I really wish the wait between books hadn’t been so long because I think I’d have continued in earnest had they been published earlier.

Recommendations: Eragon provides a fun way to get the younger crowd engaged in the fantasy genre, but it probably won’t hold up to scrutiny to the more seasoned fantasy readers. Or writers. Even so, it’s now what I would consider a classic in the genre for how many kids it entertained (myself included), so I’d still mark it a good recommend.

Other (dragon) books you might like:

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His Majesty’s Dragon by Naomi Novik

Joust by Mercedes Lackey

Dragon Weather by Lawrence Watt-Evans

Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede

The Waking Fire by Anthony Ryan

by Niki Hawkes

Book Review: Eragon by Christopher Paolini Title: Eragon Author: Christopher Paolini Series: Inheritance Cycle #1 Genre: YA Fantasy Rating: 3/5 stars The Overview: 

[the-strongest-decoy]

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I was tagged by @ificouldbringyouback to do these tags!! I'm so sorry for taking this long to do this but even now my PC Tumblr is messed up and I'm doing this in my phone! Thank you so much for tagging me <3 <3 <3

1. RULES: Bold the statements that apply to you, italicize your aspirations, and tag nine people!

AIR: I have small hands • I love the night sky • I watch small animals and birds when I pass them by • I drink herbal tea • I wake to see dawn • The smell of dust is comforting • I’m valued for being wise • I prefer books to music • I meditate • I find joy in learning new truths from the world around me

FIRE: I don’t have straight hair • I like to wear ripped jeans and overalls • I play an organized sport • I love dogs • I am not afraid of adventure • I love to talk to strangers • I always try new foods • I enjoy road trips • Summer is my favorite season • My radio is always playing

WATER: I wear bracelets on my wrists • I love the bustle of the city • I have more than one set of piercings • I read poetry • I love the sound of a thunderstorm • I want to travel the world • I go to sleep past midnight most days • I love dimly lit diners and fluorescent signs • I rewatch kids’ shows out of nostalgia • I see emotions in colors not words

EARTH: I wear glasses • I enjoy doing the laundry • I am a vegetarian or vegan • I have an excellent sense of time • My humor is very cheerful • I am a valued advisor to my friends • I believe in true love • I love the chill of mountain air • I’m always listening to music • I am highly trusted by the people in my life

AETHER: I go without makeup in my daily life • I make my own artwork • I keep on track of my tasks and time • I always know true north • I see beauty in everything • I can always smell flowers • I smile at everyone I pass by • I always fear history repeating itself •I have recovered from a mental disorder  • I can love unconditionally

the ones in both bold and italics are things that apply to me, but i also aspire to be better at

2. 

Gender: Female

Star sign: Moon Sign is Pisces and Sun Sign is Cancer

Height: 5'4"

Sexuality: Straight, I think. Though I’m tempted to say Fluid.

What image do you have as wallpaper: They are generic ones, but my laptop has a colour-gradient keyboard cover, and my wall paper is set to match that because I am trash

Have you ever had a crush on a teacher: Yes. Once. He was really cute and smart and young. 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Hopefully in a place with good scenery where I can drink a cup of coffee and enjoy a good book. And hopefully as a successful physicist.

If you could be anywhere else right now where: Some place with air conditioning because it is so fucking hot in my Dorm room.

What was your coolest Halloween costume: Never celebrated Halloween lol. I’m a hindu, and we don’t trick or treat in India. But I wish we did, it would be so cool. I’ll probably do it even when I’m 38.

What’s your favorite 90’s show: Does Tom and Jerry count?

Last kiss: Never kissed anyone .^.

Ever been stood up: Never been on a date .^.

Have you ever been to Las Vegas: lol nope

Favorite pair of shoes: Depends on my mood. I love comfortable footwear in general. I love boots but I’ve never owned one. But when I wear these black wedges I own, I feel like I’m invincible and going to war, so those, I guess.

Favorite fruits: Black Grapes. Bananas. Berries. I like a lot of em. 

Favorite book: TOOO MANY TO COUNT. But I love books by Rick Riordan and Cassandra Clare. Harry Potter is a default entry. I also love the Inheritance Cycle, Shatter Me Series. Stand-alone contemporaries: Fangirl, Geekerella, old classics like Pride and Prejudice.

Stupidest thing you’ve done: I do at least one extremely stupid thing every week. I have many stories, an especially good one about the scooter-exchange. But the most recent one, for instance: This week, I got 16 milk cartons (200ml) that did not require refrigeration. They expire within six months of manufacture, and when I saw them on the shelves, packs manufactured on 24 Feb were interspersed with those manufactured in Dec 2017. I gleefully picked up all those with 24 Feb manufacturing date thinking ‘HAHA YOU CAN’T FOOL ME BITCHES I READ MY LABELS’. And after returning to my room, I picked out one of them to make coffee. I reread the label. It said ‘Feb 24 2016′. 

Cue, I get really pissed off at myself and the shopping Mart, call and lodge a complaint saying they needed to let me exchange these and stop selling expired stuff. The customer care employee profusely apologizes and lets me know that I can exchange them and that they were very sorry. So I decide to go the next day and start packing the milk carton. And what do I see? EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM SAYS ‘24 Feb 2018′. I freak out and check the one carton I had opened. It said ‘24 Feb 2016′. So I guess it was a printing error during, manufacturing but just. How rotten was my luck that the one single pack I opened had the error? WHat were the chances? I felt terrible, had to call and cancel the complaint and make them aware of other possible manufacturing errors. ANYHOW. I would like to tag ya’ll coz I love you guys and wanna know you better. Feel free to do it or not because you might have already done it, but here goes: @altruisticshouto @102-delinquents @animeismybaeblog @trashtalkingkuroo  @ayilachan <3