good morning. today is december 14, 2022. it has been ten years since the falling kingdoms series by morgan rhodes has started and four years since it has concluded. i would just like to inform you all that i am still Completely Normal about Cleiona Aurora Bellos and Magnus Lukas Damora.
@starlcved ( elide ) sent : “you’re very pretty.” » YOUNG DRACULA SENTENCE STARTERS .
“ pretty ? ” he repeats , brows raised in amusement as he tears his focus away from his book to look at her . he’s been called many different things before , but certainly not that , and there’s almost a hint of a smile on his lips from the way she’s decided to compliment him so randomly . “ did someone spike your pumpkin juice , elide ? ” he asks , finding his playful side for once . “ or are all these flowers giving you a headache , too ? making it more difficult to think straight ? ” he chuckles gently , shifting his position on the grassy field so that he can see her more clearly , lifting a hand to shield his eyes from the sun . “ because you clearly cannot be of sane mind if you think i’m the pretty one here . ”
-Cardan TCP, Serpent & Dove, Daughter of the Pirate King, Magnus Damora, Ash Princess, Sarkan Uprooted, Lukas Grey Black Witch
*Looking for more recs: I am more into villiany rn not just enemies to lovers and want more endgame*
Recs I heard of: From Blood&Ash, Wicked Saints, Spinning Silver, The Winternight Trilogy, Rhapsodic
Any more??
UPDATE: From Blood & Ash is totally worth goin in enemies category🔥! Spinning Silver is a really good book (but not too much romance tbh), Rhapsodic had the theme but I thought it was okay—>Her other book Pestilience was so much better for a villian-lover imo! Only read 1st of Winternight (little romance, book is good tho) Wicked Saints by the end def grows into a villian-love interest (Her writing was more telling than showing imo & bloody which I didn’t like)
Second favorite character: The King of my heart, Magnus Lukas Damora
Least favorite character: Gaius Damora has 0 rights
The character I’m most like: Obviously I would love to say Cleo but that’s... not accurate so lmao. My gut honestly almost says Nicolo Cassian?? Idk I think I’m a mix of Nic/Lucia. I have Nic’s stubborn grudge holding and Lucia’s thirst for knowledge, with a heavy addition of Nic’s propensity for getting himself into sticky situations.
Favorite pairing: I would die for Magneo. No cap.
Least favorite pairing: Uh ???? Magnus / Amara I guess ????
Favorite moment: A tie between Cleiona Bellos cutting the throat of a soldier to save Magnus’ life and the cabin scene where they finally admit their love. Also every time Magnus calls her “ Cleiona. ”
Rating out of 10: Literally infinity/10. PLEASE READ THESE BOOKS.
Okay okay, but can you believe that Cleo Bellos actually got Magnus Lukas Damora, the Prince of Blood, to brush her hair!! We don't talk about this enough guys!
Least favorite pairing: Gaius / Amara ( literally why, this was nasty )
Favorite moment: Cleo making her speech about how Magnus would be a good king!!!! Also their moment of confessing love in the cabin!! Also when they’re finally reunited after Cleo thought he was dead and they have a nice little spicy reunion on the beach. Plus every single time Magnus calls her Cleiona.
Rating out of 10: 10/10 please accept this as a petition to read Falling Kingdoms and join our growing falling kingdoms rp fam
Magnus effortlessly managed to intimidate everyone who crossed his path—his very presence, his height, his strength, his position and title, the harsh tone of his voice; they all ensured that anyone with less power cowered before him.