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i read. a lot. and then i dont. read at all. minor. she/her.

[nichereads]

i don't really know how this app works, but hey !! i'm andie and i plan to blog book reviews or smth idk.

let's interact if you like:

heartstopper (books and novels)

pjo ( though i'm only on the second book)

addicted/calloway series (kinda stopped on the fifth book but i will finish it !!!)

six of crows duology (jesper and wylan >>)

i REALLY have no clue how tf tumblr works so if you happen to find me, let's follow each other!

[betterinbooks]

queer character tropes that Heartstopper subverts:

- Queer character says/does homophobic things to repress their feelings and protect their straight image: Nick is confused about his sexuality, but he never turns to homophobia or toxic masculine behavior in order to ward off rumors about his sexuality

- Queer character breaks up with partner because they’re closeted: Charlie breaks things off with Ben because he doesn’t actually care about Charlie and is emotionally abusive, not because Ben is in the closet. When Nick and Charlie start dating, Charlie respects Nick’s desire to keep things a secret for the meantime.

- Queer character must be “flamboyant” or display “effeminate” or “tomboyish” traits: Heartstopper demonstrates that there is no “one way” to be queer or straight. For example, Tao (the “token straight friend”) is the most “extra” and dramatic character. Additionally, Nick’s interest in traditionally masculine activities such as rugby does not preclude him from being queer.

- Someone catches queer couple being intimate and outs them to everyone: Isaac walks in on an affectionate moment between Nick and Charlie but never says anything about it, even if he can detect the attraction between the two of them. No one walks in on Charlie and Nick sharing their first kiss in public at the bowling alley. They can just enjoy the moment together!

- Queer character pretends or tries to be straight by dating someone of the opposite gender: While Ben does fit this trope, Nick subverts it when he cancels his date with Imogen and tells her that he doesn’t have romantic feelings for her. And contrary to expectations that Imogen might be jealous and retaliate in some way, she accepts that Nick doesn’t like her and appears to be supportive of his relationship with Charlie at the end of the show.

- Parents reject their child when they come out: Charlie’s parents are seen being supportive of him and expressing concern about potential bullying. When Nick comes out to his mum, she is completely accepting, telling him she loves him, hugging him, and apologizing for saying anything that made it difficult to confide in her.

- Female characters kiss for the enjoyment of male characters: When Nick sees Tara and Darcy kiss at Harry’s party, he is empowered to pursue his own feelings for Charlie and be himself. He doesn’t objectify or fetishize them in any way.

- Trans characters can’t be in straight relationships: Tao and Elle clearly have feelings for each other, and her being trans doesn’t matter in the slightest!

- Queer character must signal acceptance of their identity through dramatic public announcement: Nick could have done this by kissing Charlie in front of all the other students after running off the field during Sports Day, but instead, his moments of self-acceptance are quiet, intimate celebrations (e.g., Nick telling Charlie he is “definitely bisexual” and saying “Oh my god, I like you so much. And I love liking you” to Charlie on their beach date)

 Feel free to add more!

[rylandsgrace]

If you want another actress for Annabeth, just remember what Rick Riordan said

[loverlone]

"There's this idea that if you're not straight, you NEED to tell all your family and friends ASAP, as if you owe them. But that's not true. You don't have to do anything until you're ready."

- Last, Aled (Heartstopper)

[nichereads]

can we all collectively thank mr. lange for arranging that seating plan. imagine charlie sharing a table with a different person.

[nezhcs]

i should stop making memes right now-

[nichereads]

I FINALLY GET WHY NICK NELSON'S SMILE IS SO ADDICTIVE !!!

it seems so dumb but he smile frowns??? his lips are turned down but he is still smiling??? whatever frown-smile thing he does it is working and im sure it laced with smth !!!

[ronoexiste]

Fav character ONLY ONE from the entire osemanverse only one btw no combos either

Aled for sure. like they’re not just my favorite osemanverse character, they’re my favorite character ever. lil podcast dude lives rent free in my head.

[lovestruckmoon]

heartstopper playlists to act as the soundtrack for your own slowburn queer romance arc

they're nick and charlie. they're made for one another.

tori spring's pretentious indie mix for self-pitying and manically depressed psychopaths

more alice oseman playlists to inhale:

loveless: shakespeare society hosting twelfth night, sunils pride soc, jasons teddy jacket, pip and rooneys fighting, moulin rouge, the bailey ball, college proposals, durham university, georgia warr's relatability

i was born for this: when i come back in my next life, i'm going to be a normal person, with a normal job. nobody will know who i am. is that a good alternative? i don't know.

radio silence: i hope somebody is listening

[nichereads]

i now get why playlists are love languages

[nichereads]

casting a person of color as annabeth is such a POWER MOVE that single-handedly made it so much better than the movies. i am not wrong.

[nichereads]

THE WAY JOE FILMED WITH HIS MASK ON AND NO ONE NOTICED WHY IS THIS SO FUNNY TO ME HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[nichereads]

just thinking of the possibility of a colours of you mv makes me wanna sob and cry my eyes out

[erinmayjune]

please

[nichereads]

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT DAESUNG/DANIEL JUN

No one can even deny how hard he worked for all his accomplishments. Having unsupportive parents who don't believe in your aspirations in life is hard enough, but he suceeded on TOP.

Might be controversial, but I like his attitude. He may be snarky and sarcastic most of the time but it really works well. However he must not come to me in real life because I will hate him then. JK.

Let's talk about all the effort he's put in to understand Aled. The boy was so madly and deeply in love with Aled he didn't even mind he was hurting. The way he missed school just to save Aled may not be a big deal to anyone but it certainly is for him cause he's literally the only one supporting his dream.

[wikiipediabf]

every time he opens his mouth i become a newer, better person

[nichereads]

someone recommend me a book. literally any book you adore. my mood reading abilities are fully on AND I HAVE NOTHING TO READ.

[coffeebooksorme]

Nevernight by Jay Kristoff. It’s the first in a trilogy about a girl who goes to assasin school to learn how to be the best killer so she can avenge her murdered family. It’s got a really interesting world concept but can be a tad bit hard to get into.

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern. It’s a standalone novel that’s a bit difficult to explain. It’s sort of a love story with time travel-ish elements based in a secret underground world filled with art and books and all sorts of things. Absolutely beautiful!

Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow. It’s about a WOC in the early 1900′s who learns how to travel through Doors that lead to other worlds. It basically tells her life story and it was such an amazing read. Easily my favorite of this year so far. 

[nichereads]

i've been hearing The Starless Sea for awhile. I'll check these out, thank you so much xx

[ronoexiste]