I just Want be Happy

[gripefroot]

A Court of Dusk and Shadows ———–>

The Cauldron never bothered to give explanations - not when it mattered. Elain could hear its wicked voice in her dreams sometimes, waking or sleeping, when it would stroke her hair and fawn and tell her she had to earn what it had promised it. Do what it wanted; what it schemed and plotted and lied for, and her heart would be free. 

It knew she would obey. Because it kept her spellbound, and everything she wanted slid between her fingers, grasping at shadows that pulsed with the beat of his willing heart, and held back with a hiss. 

Not yet, pretty, lovely thing, it crooned, and a scream built in her throat. Not yet -

Chapter 1  ⚘  Chapter 2  ⚘  Chapter 3  ⚘  Chapter 4  ⚘  Chapter 5  ⚘  Chapter 6  ⚘  Chapter 7  ⚘  Chapter 8  ⚘  Chapter 9  ⚘  Chapter 10  ⚘  Chapter 11  ⚘  Chapter 12  ⚘  Chapter 13  ⚘  Chapter 14  ⚘  Chapter 15  ⚘  Chapter 16  ⚘  Chapter 17  ⚘  Chapter 18  ⚘  Chapter 19  ⚘  Chapter 20  ⚘  Chapter 21  ⚘  Chapter 22  ⚘  Chapter 23  ⚘  Chapter 24  ⚘  Chapter 25  ⚘  Chapter 26  ⚘  Chapter 27  ⚘  Chapter 28  ⚘  Chapter 29  ⚘  Chapter 30  ⚘  Chapter 31  ⚘  Chapter 32  ⚘  Epilogue 

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[rosiethorns88]

This is a scrumptious scene from Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco! – voted on by my wonderful Patreons for November’s Sketch-a-Wish! (I did Emilia a solid and excluded her wine-drenched front for the photo-op)

[pedro-pascall]

Sanem, stop running away from me.

[andreawt88]

He's my perfect Cassian

[pedro-pascall]

Sanem, stop running away from me.

[rosiethorns88]

So very excited to finally reveal this papercraft design, inspired by Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco. The original design for this papercraft, (before a quick wardrobe change) was featured on a booksleeve included alongside a beautiful pin in the Beacon Book Box Bitty Box for the special ✨✨GILDED-EDGES✨✨ edition of the book!

From the very beginning I’ve always loved the design of this piece, in particular the snake/skull imagery. Kerri’s Pinterest board was SUCH an inspiration for the art direction and really helped me settle into the mood for this design.

Since Wrath was described favoring long robes, I really went ham on the golden snake, wanting to show off his freakin’ cool tattoo in some fashion. The apple was a fun allegory to the temptation of the Garden of Eden’s serpent, except here Wrath is offering his hand (in partnership) rather than the apple. You’ll also find some other nods to the summoning scene in the bones/candles/fern imagery in the surrounding branches. It’s such a witchy-moody-broody piece, and really high up with my favorites so far!

The book was such a refreshing setting to romp around in, and I love the direction it’s heading into its sequels. But hoooo boy if you all pick up this book, do NOT read it hungry.

[echotzzz]

Dear Acotar Fandom, why..

It will always

“Azriel deserve to be happy and end up with someone better than Elain. She cant even handle Azriel’s darkness and have personality as a plastic plant. With everything Azriel went through, he need someone as strong as him, like Gwyn”

Or

“Elain is a bitch for treating Lucien that way. Can she just accept the mating bond so that Lucien can be happy. God he suffer much already, my poor foxboy”

Or even

“I hope Tamlin get his own redemption arc because he is just a misunderstood man. Everyone deserve a second chance. Thats why i ship him with Elain because she is submissive and have everything that Tamlin always wanted. Ohh and also she likes flower and Tamlin is the high lord of spring.”

And never

“Elain deserve happiness as much as other character. She deserve to be with someone she loves and loves her back. She has the same trauma as Nesta and yet she handles it silently and never cruel to anyone. She is one of the strongest character and i cant wait to read about her”

[redbelles]

Understanding others—the other elements, and the other nations—will help you become whole.

[assassin1513]

Fly me to the moon 🌙 gifs made by me :)

[assassin1513]

🌞🌜Moon, Sun and Stars ✨ gifs (edits) made by me :)

[azuzula]

DID U GUYS SEE THE MEXICAN SWIMMERS WITH ATLA THEMED SWIMSUITS THEYRE SO CUTE

[rosiethorns88]

So excited to finally drop this! A design for the latest LitJoy Crate Add-On collaboration bookshelf alley, this time featuring a visit to Prythian from the ACOTAR series! This is such a fun project to work on! These bookshelf alley are a clever amalgamation of a lightbox and a book nook, so you can get a fun peek into an illuminated illustrated world on your bookshelf!

Here we're spying on a fun little flirty moment between Feyre and Rhys from across another balcony in the House of Wind.

I don't know how many times I've illustrated star fall / Velaris at this point, but this was truly one I was excited to design with the prospects of having the sky actually light up!

This will be available as an add-on purchase for LitJoy's upcoming May 2021 YA box! Thank you so much LitJoy Crate for the use of the product photos! (slide 3 & 4)

[rosiethorns88]

Heyyyy another papercraft! 🔥

This time featuring the tag-team trio from ACOSF! This was made as an exclusive art print in the latest @/atouchofmagicdesigns (IG) art drop.

Ever since I made the papercraft for Gild a while back, I’ve become more and more comfortable experimenting with metallic papers. I used to be so controlling with my colors using paint, but now I get to create some amazing effects once I get the lighting just right. Thereafter, the papercraft is so much more eye-catching to look at in person.

In order to get these bright greens and blues to work and blend, I had to use NEON glow in the dark paint. (It’s very faint, and it doesn’t add much to the artwork, but it does glow in the dark!)

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #ACOSF Spoilers Below! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Who else was ready and waiting for these ladies to join the Blood Rite as soon as it was mentioned early on? I can’t say that it wasn’t obvious, but more-so, I was just tapping my fingers through the smut scenes waiting for it to finally happen! Gimme my Bat-boy Hunger Games! ✊👏

This papercraft isn’t really a scene from the book, but more as a commemorative aftermath shot of the Blood Rite. Dressed in newly fitted Valkyrie uniforms, the three who came and conquered.

[astrocitosart-deactivated202304]

Zuko and Katara as Alejandro y Elena from El Zorro, based on this scene from the film ♥ Commission for the wonderful @zutarawasrobbed 

[brightboisterousbananas]

Another Zutara painting! I did four different versions!

Which one is your fav?

[kromatoast]

Why am I only now discovering site skins on ao3? Bitch, are you telling me I could’ve had dark mode this whole time instead of blinding myself at 3am? Since I’m not evil, this is a public service anouncement telling you all that dark mode exists on ao3. You’re welcome.

Yes I am very stupid for not noticing this don’t come for me.

[perfectlypanda]

Katara: What if I made the wrong choice? Do you think I did?

Zuko: Grief and pain are personal. I can’t tell you if you made the right or wrong choice because I’m not you. You’re the only one who knows what will help you heal.

“The Southern Raiders” missing scene. Forever wishing we could see the original script for TSR, because I bet it gave Katara more time to process her feelings.

♥ Please do not repost. If you like it and want to show people, share a link to this page instead. Thank you!

[firelord-jerkbender]

Antis: Zuko would’ve taken anyone to the Agni Kai, stop making it a big deal when it isn’t.

Me: IF HE WANTED TO TAKE TOPH SO SHE COULD HAVE A LIFE ALTERING TRIP WITH HIM THEN HE WOULD’VE!!!! INSTEAD HE TOOK THE ONE PERSON WHO’S SEEN HIM AT HIS WORST AND AT HIS BEST!!! ZUKO’S ARC DEMANDS THAT HE SAVE THE ONE PERSON WHO MADE HIM EARN HIS TRUST AND RESPECT, AND SELFLESSLY SACRIFICE HIS LIFE FOR KATARA AFTER LITERALLY GETTING HIS FACE BURNED OFF FOR CARING ABOUT PEOPLE IN GENERAL, CONSEQUENCES BE DAMNED!!!! KATARA’S ARC DEMANDS SHE’S SAVED BY THE PHYSICAL REPRESENTATION OF A NATION THAT HAS TRAUMATIZED HER WHOLE LIFE AND CAN FINALLY FORGIVE AND MOVE ON!!!! YOU’RE ALL SO DESPERATE TO HATE SHIPPERS THAT YOU CAN’T SEE THE NARRATIVE BRILLIANCE RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU!!!!