[missparker]

So, I wrote this story and it's been a BIT of a wild ride, but it's going to be finished today and I made a mood board for every chapter, which has been maybe the most fun part?? I thought I would share them all here, and link the story and the playlist for any Polin fans still lurking on Tumblr.

The Asshole Contract by missparker Rated E, Bridgerton, Colin/Penelope Colin comes to the realization the he might be kind of an asshole.

god what an asshole on spotify

[fortitudinis]

[shaunashipman]

TASKMASTER 21.04 "Lou Reed And The Wombles"

[nocauseislost]

"This is something I think people have kinda missed. Elizabeth has the compass. What she wants most is to find the chest to save Will. They find the chest."

Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest audio commentary

[taskmastersource]

TASKMASTER Series 21, Episode 3: "A Creepy Bit Of Advice"

[nocauseislost]

"Elizabeth had become so disillusioned with the whole idea of pirates. And now here Will is finally stepping up and becoming the romantic pirate hero that she dreamed of meeting when she was 12 years old. It’s the guy who breaks the laws for what he believes is right, not for his own gain but for other people… That’s the romantic image and that’s what Will becomes. He’s the first and only pirate in the movie who is actually a pirate-movie pirate."

Stuard Beattie, Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Jay Wolpert - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl audio commentary

[groovyharmonynight]

Bridgerton Season 4 made me appreciate season 3 even more.

I was uncomfortable a LOT this season. I was constantly worried for Sophie with Benedict chasing her relentlessly (and also not pulling out when he has sex with her, having that wide smile when she says if she ends up with child she’ll have no choice but to accept his mistress offer). I was heartbroken for Violet when Benedict slutshamed her. I was physically angry on behalf of Eloise and how they are making her ready for marriage by wearing her down with loneliness.

In hindsight, season 3 was surprisingly progressive and empowering.

I really like how Penelope chose to highlight the debutantes and their unique characteristics in her LW column. Watching her watch the debutantes’ joy at being mentioned was so cute. In contrast we have season 4’s male lead, a man nearing his 30s atleast, with FOUR sisters of his own, claim all debutantes are the same and the lady in silver is “not like the other girls”.

Colin brings Eloise feminist literature from his travels, and this action matters even more to me considering how nobody in season 4 seems to respect Eloise’s views on women’s rights, the marriage mart and marriage itself.

Benedict’s sub plot was my least favorite but 1 thing I liked was how lady Tilley is not shamed for engaging in society because of her widow status. She is shown dancing in balls and is openly courted by Benedict, a younger man. In contrast, we have Benedict slutshaming Violet for pursuing a relationship with Marcus.

I love that Colin calls out toxic masculinity and “locker room talk” when he tells off the lord squad. But I love it EVEN MORE that Colin realizes and does it on his own accord. He doesn’t need to be spoonfed this lesson that men should treat women better. He observes the world around him, actually listens to the women in his life, and all that leads him to be a better person. He doesn’t change himself for his lady or anyone else, he does it for himself. In contrast we have Will, Colin and Sophie herself voice to Benedict how disrespectful it is for a woman to be kept as a mistress. It takes a LOT for him to realize he is selfish in insisting Sophie be his mistress.

I love how they portrayed consent in season 3. I also found it refreshing to see it goes both ways, and Penelope also doesn’t coerce Colin when he does not want to sleep with Penelope while they are arguing.

Women play an important part in the story, and both the leads listen and take advice from the women in their lives (Violet, Genevieve, Eloise, Kate)

Season 3 did not handle feminism with nuance, but I’ll admit it’s really nice to see the female lead have it all, and that she did not have to give up any part of herself in the marriage. And Colin struggling with his self worth because Penelope does not need him to provide for her was quite a realistic topic, even in today’s day & age. I love how Colin embraces his soft & sensitive side and learns to love himself fully at the end.

I love that we had not 1 but FOUR examples of green flag men in the form of Colin, Will, Albion Finch, and Harry Dankworth.

Season 3 was not perfect, but out of all the seasons it’s my favorite one. We did not get near enough of Colin but we got was gold, and I’ll cherish it in my heart forever. Polin’s story is very comforting and empowering at the same time, and I think that’s why I keep coming back to it.

[zenithofstories]

Sarah J. Maas Bonus Chapter Masterlist

Many people have posted images of the bonus chapters from Sarah J. Maas's books, and I thank you for giving us access to content we would have missed out on otherwise. However, no one person has posted all of them, so I figure that I can collate the links in one place.

There are minor spoilers below the cut in the chapter descriptions, so be wary of looking too far ahead, if you have not read all the books.

Throne of Glass

The Captain and the Prince - A conversation between Dorian and Chaol before the start of TOG

The Assassin and the Captain - When Celaena arrives back at the castle from her first mission as the King's Champion between TOG and COM, Chaol is waiting to greet her

The Assassin and the Princess - Before the start of COM, once Celaena has been the King's Champion for a month, she and Nehemia do a little shopping in Rifthold

Untitled - Mistward is visited by nobles—including one of Rowan's exes—during Celaena's time there in HOF

Untitled - A bonus chapter while Aelin and the rest of her court travel through Terrasen in EOS

Untitled - Chaol and Nesryn's sea journey before the start of TOD

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Wings and Embers - Cassian goes to visit the mortal world and ask Nesta to deliver a letter to the mortal queens in ACOMAF (And an alternative)

Feyre's Perspective - In ACOSF, after Feyre and Rhys tells her sisters about their baby, they have a conversation

Azriel's Perspective - After the Winter Solstice celebration in ACOSF, Azriel is wandering the halls, unable to sleep

Crescent City

Ruhn's Perspective - Once Cormac comes to town in HOSAB, Flynn's younger sister decides to visit

Bryce's Perspective - Part 1 - Part 2 - Cormac invites Bryce to a luncheon at Flynn's parent's villa in HOSAB

Tharion's Perspective - Part 1 - Part 2 - Tharion reminisces about first meeting Hypaxia during HOSAB

*EDIT TO ADD: HOFAS has five bonus chapters, none of which have names and are just referred to by the characters they're about.

house.of.hurricane on insta has a reading guide for them, and has them all available in her highlights at the alternative link below ↓

u/ManicPlusSize on reddit has also posted a PDF of all five chapters if that is preferred.

Bryce and Danika - Takes place before the start of HOEAB

Bryce, Azriel and Nesta - Read after chap 16 of HOFAS

Ember and Randall - Read after chap 80 of HOFAS

Bryce and Hunt - Takes place after the series ends

Ruhn and Lidia - Takes place after the series ends

An alternative is here; the highlights contain all eight chapters

If I have missed any, please feel free to let me know, or link them in the comments/reblogs :D

[warningsine]

You will be popular like me!

[demadogs]

There are legends of people born with the gift of making music so true, it can pierce the veil between life and death.

SINNERS (2025)

[dailyborgia]

THE BORGIAS | Season 2, Episode 1, "The Borgia Bull"

[wardengrill]

"(…)it was because of Scarlett herself who might be one of the best female characters ever written for the screen. In an era when good and bad were more clearly defined for audiences, especially when it came to women, the breadth and complexity of Scarlett's story presented a diffrent kind of heroine - an epic anti-heroine. (…)" -

Casting Scarlett O'Hara & Vivien Leigh's Oscar (Be Kind Rewind)

@pscentral​ event 41: heroes - (anti)heroine - Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With The Wind

[taskmastersource]

He's so famous.

TASKMASTER 21x01, "Cube is Good"

[polinsquill]

hey real quick can franchaela lovers rb this so i know who my people are 🌈

[consoledacup]

Okay but ACOTAR fic is delightful and also serves two main purposes for me. I get to read many epic tales that further the story for me as we all desperately wait for October.

And coincidentally, these usually involve overall series lore, so I have a crash course in all of the world-building that I totally, most-def didn't forget.

Thank you, writers!!!

Curious about my top ten SJM ships???

Will happily talk about any or all, idc.

Elucien

Night/Day

Elorcan

Chaol/Yrene

Satharion

Feysand

Gwynriel

Bryce/Hunt

Mor/Emerie

Sartaq/Nesryn

Curious about my top five books???

House of Earth and Blood

Queen of Shadows

Tower of Dawn

House of Sky and Breath

A Court of Mist and Fury

Curious about my series ranking???

Crescent City

Throne of Glass

ACOTAR

I read all of her stuff for the first time last year.

I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. <3

[butyouaremymess]

☝️☝️

[wonderstruck]

If you see this you’re legally obligated to reblog and tag with the book you’re currently reading