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misskaboom · 6 months

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So where do I begin today… 🖤✍🏼🤔

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patchperfect · 1 year

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“I was not surprised by the portrait of myself: the proud witch undone before the hero's sword, kneeling and begging for mercy. Humbling women seems to me a chief pastime of poets. As if there can be no story unless we crawl and weep.”

Circe by Madeline Miller

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luxaofhesperides · 5 months

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OUR WIVES UNDER THE SEA, Julia Armfield

To know the ocean, I have always felt, is to recognize the teeth it keeps half-hidden.

#our wives under the sea #julia armfield #sapphic literature #horror literature #horror lesbians #wlw fiction #litedit #adult literature #my edit #this book is haunting me #i cant get over it. expect more edits in the future bc i need some way to get this novel out of me enough that i can function again

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csdarkfantasy · 4 months

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Bane of Blood: La Gorgona

A dark fantasy adult novel, updates weekly

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ofstarsandmoonlightt · 5 months

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Okay guys i just saw a sword catcher theory (by someone on twitter/x i think idk) and it’s great (at least to me)

So its that Kel by the end becomes the rag picker king!!! Like that’d be so cool!! I don’t want anything to happen to Andreyen tho he’s good!!

Like that’d be so good after going through everything (at the palace esp with Conor) he decides to leave and becomes the rag picker king and being that he also has a connection with Conor (who maybe becomes king?) (king of the hill and the rag picker king connection) while also staying away for his own mental health lol

#sword catcher by cassandra clare #sword catcher spoilers #sword catcher #fantasy cassandra clare #cassandra clare #adult literature #adult fantasy #fantasy #kel saren #conor aurelian #lin caster #the ragpicker king #andreyen #merren asper #ji an

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uponthepages · 7 months

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Sisterhood, Motherhood, and "Worry": A Novel's Quest for Identity

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jessread-s · 8 months

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✩📜🖋️Review:

You should read this book and I’m going to do my best to tell you why.

“Babel: An Arcane History” is told primarily from the perspective of Robin Swift, an orphan from Canton who is brought to London by the mysterious Professor Lovell in hopes that he will one day enroll in Oxford University’s prestigious Royal Institute of Translation (Babel). Once there, Robin learns the art of Silver-working—manifesting the meaning lost in translation using enchanted silver bars—and that serving Babel means betraying his motherland. Caught between Babel and putting a stop to imperial expansion, Robin is left with the difficult choice of giving in or fighting back.

“Babel: An Arcane History” is both thought-provoking and incredibly insightful. Kuang challenges colonialism and the patriarchy, captures the complexities in relation to translation, broaches topics like nature versus nurture, and speaks to the necessity of violence with regards to revolution. She stretches the mind, appeals to her reader’s emotions to evoke feeling, and she does all this through her well-developed characters.

The novel’s length allows for the reader to become fully acquainted with Robin and his cohorts. Following Robin throughout the many stages of his life and reading singular chapters written from the point-of-view of other characters like Remy, Letty, and Victoire creates a sense of familiarity surrounding their very real struggles, inner conflicts, motivations, and for some, showcases their development from Babel scholar to revolutionary. Robin’s viewpoint in conjunction with Kuang’s descriptive prose also immerses the reader in the Oxford environment and politics, which contributes greatly to the plot.

Kuang does not hold back in her commentary on race, class, gender, education, and language while masterfully weaving in elements of fantasy and history. I cannot recommend enough that you pick up “Babel: An Arcane History” and see its brilliance for yourself.

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ae-neon · 1 year

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"I was expecting it to be spicy/ it was tame/ it was vanilla" stfu. It's YA. It's YA. It's YA. It's for teenagers. It's not supposed to be sexier or kinky or dark romance. Grow up and pick up an erotica or an adult fantasy romance.

Read the Psy-Changeling series or something. It's got actually cool worldbuilding, y'alls fav trope of animalistic men, pretty sure there's mating bonds allat

But stop insisting YA grow with you. It's your choice to keep reading but the genre is for young and impressionable people and you're fucking up their minds by letting these authors and publishers sexualise everything!!

#ya lit #is not #adult literature #or #adult romance

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eroticastory · 4 months

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misskaboom · 6 months

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luxaofhesperides · 18 days

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conspicuous plumage from boys, beasts & men by sam j. miller

There were hundreds of birds in that clearing. Paper, plush, and cardboard. Gifts from people who loved my brother. Pieces of him; physical expressions of what he'd made them feel. I thought about that. We watched those birds rise into the air. We watched them fly.

#sam j miller #boys beast and men #conspicuous plumage #my edit #bookedit #litedit #digital collage #collage #adult literature #books #short stories

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ofstarsandmoonlightt · 6 months

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Conor Aurelian = just an older version of Cardan Greenbriar

#sorry #i don’t make the rules #i thought this while reading sword catcher #put it in drafts #but here it is now #sword catcher spoilers #sword catcher #conor aurelian #kel saren #lin caster #adult literature #adult fantasy #fantasy cassandra clare #cassandra clare #sword catcher by cassandra clare #lol

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libertyreads · 2 years

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Book Review #117 of 2022--

Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher. Rating: 4 stars.

Read from October 13th to 14th.

I just took an account of the books I read in the first two weeks of October and realized I’ve finished 7 books so far. That’s basically a book every other day. Who is she?? I don’t know her. All joking aside, I knew I absolutely had to get another T. Kingfisher into my October reads this year after reading and loving The Hollow Places. And I was stunned that I enjoyed this one just as much as that one. These books are so different but also just so good. If you’re looking for something spooky or scary for the Halloween season, look no further than T. Kingfisher.

There are a lot of things happening in such a small book but nothing feels like it doesn’t get enough attention. It feels very well thought out and intricately plotted. And the author relies on some well known character tropes that helps the reader feel like they know the characters in such few pages. It’s a trick that is done just right so that the story is exactly as long as it needs to be and still making the reader care about the characters. It’s done SO well. I love the settings and the travel that these characters have to do while plotting the death of a king. It has some old school Fantasy vibes without actually being old school Fantasy.

I think the main thing I struggled with was comparing it to The Hollow Places which was the first T. Kingfisher I’ve ever read. Which might be the detriment of reading these two so close together. But once I accepted that this book was a whole different animal I got along with it better and struggled with the comparisons less. I also wish I could get a better understanding of the magic. I feel like that with any soft magic system so I’m not surprised that I have this complaint. But I don’t feel like I want 25 pages of exposition or magic training to show me how the magic works. Because this feels like it’s perfectly paced and adding that in would just throw it off. I think I just like a soft magic system less.

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jessread-s · 8 months

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✩🩸🌙 Special Edition Collection:

Obsessed is an understatement. Keep scrolling to read my full review of “Immortal Longings” and see why I had to get my hands on EVERY special edition of Chloe’s adult debut!

Gong makes a name for herself as an adult fantasy writer with her explosive debut “Immortal Longings.”

As with her other works, Gong draws inspiration for her novel from Shakespeare—specifically from his play “Antony and Cleopatra” in this instance. Her fictional world encompassing the the kingdom of Talin’s capital twin cities, San-Er, closely resembles Kowloon Walled City— an ungoverned and lawless territory that was once the most crowded place on Earth. Though the walled city was demolished in real life, Gong keeps its memory alive in her writing through her intricate world-building and descriptive prose.

Gong completely leans into the fantasy genre with “Immortal Longings,” which I thoroughly enjoyed. She establishes that those who have a strong qui are able to jump between bodies. This ability is crucial to the people of San-Er’s survival, as the twin cities have high rates of prostitution, gambling, and drug abuse. Additionally, jumping is beneficial to those competing in the King’s Games—a series of games hosted by the monarch of Talon where 88 citizens fight to the death to win unimaginable riches. The reader is able to alternate between the perspectives of two of the king’s players: Princess Calla Tuoleimi and Anton Makusa.

Princess Calla is a fierce cat lady who rocks bangs and leather jackets. She killed her own parents (the former rulers of Er) to bring down the monarchy, is no stranger around a sword, and isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. After years of hiding, she enters the games in secret, dead set on finishing the job she started by killing King Kasa—the ruler of San. Her chance meeting with Anton, however, throws a wrench in her plans.

Anton is a master jumper who was exiled from his life as an aristocrat. If he wins, he hopes to use the winnings to pay off the debt he owes to the hospital for keeping his childhood love alive while she is in a coma. While she is the one to give Anton’s life direction, Calla is the one to give it purpose.

On their own, Calla and Anton were merely surviving, but together, in their unexpected alliance, they find a way to live. The spark that develops between them reaches a fever pitch leading up to Gong’s first steamy scene, which is as violent as it is delightful.

Aside from Calla and Anton’s points-of-view, Gong supplies the reader with chapters written from August, Pampi, and Yilas’ viewpoints. Through them, we learn of every betrayal, deception, and ruse. Despite this and knowing in advance that “Antony and Cleopatra” is a Shakespearean tragedy, nothing could have prepared me for the whiplash I experienced at the end of “Immortal Longings.” I’m afraid my heart won’t stop pounding until I get book two of the “Flesh and False Gods” series in my hands.

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sexieststories · 4 months

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[Erotica Story] Tempting the Professor [Male x Female]

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It was a warm summer night when I first saw him, my new English professor, Mr. Jameson. I had always been attracted to older men with authority, and he was no exception. His salt-and-pepper hair and glasses gave him an air of wisdom that only fueled my desire for him.

I sat in the front row of his class, eagerly soaking up every word he spoke. One day, as I turned in a paper, he caught my eye and smiled at me. It was a simple gesture, but it sent shivers down my spine. From that moment on, I knew I had to have him.

Over the next few weeks, we exchanged flirtatious glances and subtle smiles. One day, as I left class, he stopped me and asked if I needed help with anything. My heart raced as I replied, "Just some advice on writing a paper." He agreed to meet me in his office later that day.

When the time came, I nervously knocked on his door. As he welcomed me inside, my nerves began to dissipate. We discussed my paper and our shared love for literature, but as we spoke, I couldn't help but notice the way his eyes lingered on me.

As the conversation continued, I felt a growing connection between us. My heart pounded in my chest as I decided to take a chance. Leaning forward, I whispered, "I have another paper coming up. Could we meet again?" His eyes widened with surprise and excitement, and he nodded. "Of course," he said softly.

Over the next few weeks, our meetings in his office became a regular occurrence. Each time, the tension between us grew more intense. We shared intimate conversations and seductive glances. Finally, one day, I could no longer contain my feelings for him. As we sat across from each other, I reached out and touched his hand. He looked at me in shock but quickly recovered, grasping my fingers tightly.

In that moment, it was as if a dam had burst between us. Our mutual attraction was undeniable. Standing up, I walked around the desk to face him. He pulled me close, and we shared a deep, meaningful kiss that seemed to affirm all the unspoken words between us.

Our connection intensified as we became lost in the moment. It was a dance of desire and affection, a testament to the powerful attraction that had been building between us. In that office, we shared a closeness that was both exhilarating and profound.

Afterward, we sat together, holding hands, knowing that what we had was something special, yet complicated. "This is dangerous," he said, his voice heavy with emotion. "We should be careful."

"I know," I replied, my heart full of an indescribable mix of excitement and apprehension. "But I can't help how I feel about you."

We agreed to keep our relationship discreet, understanding the risks involved. It was a secret bond, one that we knew we had to protect.

The story of Mr. Jameson and me continued to unfold in whispers and stolen moments. It was a tale of forbidden love, a passionate connection that defied conventions and risked everything for the sake of what felt like true love.

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femalecharactersinmedia · 5 months

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Agnes Grey Anne Brontë

When her family becomes impoverished after a disastrous financial speculation, Agnes Grey determines to find work as a governess in order to contribute to their meagre income and assert her independence. But Agnes’s enthusiasm is swiftly extinguished as she struggles first with the unmanageable Bloomfield children and then with the painful disdain of the haughty Murray family; the only kindness she receives comes from Mr Weston, the sober young curate.

Published 1847

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