"In truth, feminism is flawed because it is a movement powered by people and people are inherently flawed." When I go looking for my next read, I have never, EVER picked up a collection of essays. I generally stick to the YA/A Fantasy. But. Roxane Gay is the exception. She writes with an amazing, heartfelt, … Continue reading Book Review: Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay (4/5)
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“The Chosen One”
This is a trope I'm sick of in fantasy. It's not that "the chosen one" is bad, but I've seen it so much that it's become cliche. (It's like the spunky red-headed female lead.) To me, making the protagonist "the chosen one" is just a reason to put them into the story. It's a plot … Continue reading “The Chosen One”
Libraries
Ever been to a library? No? Maybe? Only when you had to? Libraries are great! Any book lover should get a library card. Did you know there's a negative association with people who frequent libraries? Yeah, people assume that they're freeloaders, mooching off the WiFi or taking up space because they can't afford their own. … Continue reading Libraries
