Things You Want LESS Of In Books

Also, I'm sick of that weird fantasy trope (mostly YA fantasy) where there's a snarky peasant girl, usually a thief or a something, who has magic but it's outlawed, and then a prince who either doesn't have magic or has weird magic and they fall in love. It was good in ADSOM but it's been overdone to death lately imo.
Anyone else agree?

Like there’s one line where Mercutio says something about Benvolio’s ‘hazel eyes’, and how they’re like hazelnuts or smth, and I was like yikes cause I don’t look into any of my friends eyes enough to compare them to various food items

Me but with "goodnight sweet prince". That was hella gay.
Also "my dearest friend and benefactor"/the various "my dear Clerval"s in Frankenstein.

Oof ya I need to up my classic literature game cause there’s some real gems in there

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I have heard many a tale of this true gayyyyyyy icon lol

Also kinda off topic but I found a short story compilation of rewrites of some Edgar Allen Poe short stories and there’s some real nice gay stuff in there that adds to the original text really well

on the new subject of Poe, we read a story called Usher II by Ray Bradbury. It's about a guy that recreates stuff from Poe's stories and um yeah it's really good. I've only read a couple of Poe's stories and I was still able to appreciate this genius 'tis very good

ADSOM?

A Darker Shade of Magic, I believe

Something to consider is how our modern view places a lens over male affection.

Good point, cause bros traditionally aren’t supposed to be affectionate towards other bros and that can really put a damper on the perception of male relationships, but it’s also pretty important to highlight stuff like downplaying the love between two men and trying to sweep it under the rug

on the new subject of Poe, we read a story called Usher II by Ray Bradbury. It's about a guy that recreates stuff from Poe's stories and um yeah it's really good. I've only read a couple of Poe's stories and I was still able to appreciate this genius 'tis very good

Ya I’m a huge Poe fan and that sounds really cool! I’m gonna have to read it. I really love how well he portrays that loss of control and the desperation of trying to regain it that afflicts so many of the characters in his stories

Something to consider is how our modern view places a lens over male affection.

Good point, cause bros traditionally aren’t supposed to be affectionate towards other bros and that can really put a damper on the perception of male relationships, but it’s also pretty important to highlight stuff like downplaying the love between two men and trying to sweep it under the rug

Yeah that's my deal. One of the few I really care about.

I can definitely relate to that!

ADSOM?

A Darker Shade of Magic

Also just the whole "oooh magic is outlawed and/or gone but somehow our MC has it in spades, and so does the supporting cast". Like, what's wrong with just having normal humans?

You a dude?

A chick who’s passionate about the portrayal of all types of relationships in all types of stories. I just think representation is really important for those who may see themselves as somehow bad or wrong because of what is or isn’t prominent in media.

Also just the whole "oooh magic is outlawed and/or gone but somehow our MC has it in spades, and so does the supporting cast". Like, what's wrong with just having normal humans?

Yeah I think it would be really interesting to see a story where the character becomes invested in the legality of magic not because they are forced to, but because they make the decision to join the fight of their own volition

Tbh I'm not very supportive of the Lgbt community. Nothing against the people though.

I can respect that.

But straight male relationships are being even more erased as gay couples become more prominent.

"More prominent"? Lol

But straight male relationships are being even more erased as gay couples become more prominent.

Personally, I think a balance between the two would be healthy for a lot of people, as both friendships and romantic relationships would be shown as natural and okay

Also just the whole "oooh magic is outlawed and/or gone but somehow our MC has it in spades, and so does the supporting cast". Like, what's wrong with just having normal humans?

Agreed. I can enjoy the whole MC is the only one with magic" but then there's either no consequences or whatever or they get locked up or something and I get bored

Anyways, since this isn't the Debate Chat, let's get back on topic

Agreed. I can enjoy the whole MC is the only one with magic" but then there's either no consequences or whatever or they get locked up or something and I get bored

Yeah, it's one thing if the MC has magic, but if everyone else we meet has it too, then it's annoying.
Especially when it's stuff like elemental magic, how have you not been found out yet when you're constantly using fire and stuff?

Agreed. I can enjoy the whole MC is the only one with magic" but then there's either no consequences or whatever or they get locked up or something and I get bored

Yeah, it's one thing if the MC has magic, but if everyone else we meet has it too, then it's annoying.
Especially when it's stuff like elemental magic, how have you not been found out yet when you're constantly using fire and stuff?

Yeah somehow in these types of stories the magic never feels rare enough and the reader gets the sense that it’s near impossible for this many people to successfully hide these kinds of abilities

Honestly, big mood. Like, in my main story, I use the protagonist as a way to introduce the audience to the setting, but I also want to make sure she has a strong enough personality to drive an entire book, so the world is definitely going to be colored by her experiences, even though it’s in third person