Yall im rereading Kim Harrison's The Hollows. And i forgot about Al throwing Trent at the godess. Al through a motherfucker at another mother fucker. I forgot about that and busted out laughing when i heard it again.
pinched from @msxjoo - Major Spoilers because I ramble/elaborate
1. The first character I fell in love with:
Ivy. Practically from the first moment she sauntered onto the page. It was cemented with THE GIFT OF A FULL KITCHEN HFJAHGUSDHU. The remodel was obviously tailored to whatever a witch would need. I was floored.
2. The character I never expected to love as much I do now:
Algaliarept aka. Al/Gally - he had so much development and growth. The poor soul lived such a long time. He did his best to keep his head above water in that shitty situation for hundreds of years. --Runner up-- Rachel herself! I started the first book on a recommendation of a friend of mine. Rachel was written very believably with flaws and all - so I didn’t full out love her immediately (just like a real person, shock). So I kept reading to see where it went.
3. The character everyone else loves that I don’t:
Trent - Yes he is powerful, described as very handsome, and obviously Rachel eventually ends up doing a few things to “bring her down to his level” as far as dirt. What I could never forgive was his actions during the search for the Focus. That could not be written off as “trying to protect my species”. He had other ways to go about the situation. He was lazy and did WHAT WAS COMFORTABLE. Since that was his comfort zone was very telling.
4. The character I love that everyone else hates:
I... don’t think I really have one of those? Do people actually hate Newt? That boggles the mind. I don’t really like Pierce. Do other people like Pierce? I guess that counts ja? He flies off the handle too quickly. I know in a lot of situations it’s ACT NOW but not 24/7 bruh chill and analyze the situation. Nothing is black and white.
5. The character I used to love but don’t any longer:
I liked Trent as a character before the obvious turn/shoe-horning into Rachel’s love interest. There was mystery because of his connection with Rachel. There was his power, how he played The Game. I do wish they could have brokered peace and worked together without getting ~Involved~. A lot of people answered “Nick” but I never liked the guy much from the get-go. So many red flags early on. The only good thing that came from him was granting Rachel’s tie to Al - though it was a PITA at first.
6. The character I would totally smooch:
...Oh just one?? Bah. Gally first, Kisten, Ivy - heck if the setting was right I’d cuddle up with Newt if she was amicable. I’d give Jenks a big ol’ smooch too because that precious baby needs all of the ego stroking to stay in one piece. And Lee because he was smart enough to drop past shit and work together when there was a throw down. I respect that. While we’re talking Respectable you can add David to the list. I have a soft spot for weres. This one’s no exception.
7. The character I’d want to be like:
Kisten. He had the knowledge and will to navigate a lot of shit and still keep a good head on his shoulders and heart in his chest despite everything carving and grooming him to be otherwise.
8. The character I’d slap:
Nick I would do MORE than slap. The simple end he had was not good enough for my soul. I’d slap Pierce and Ceri for their final, unnecessary stunt. I think how pointless/unneeded it was is was makes me upset about it the most. I often wonder if Harrison truly felt that is what would happen or if it was a convenient way to tie up the loose ends of those characters being present. Honestly there’s many characters I could put here. I’m protective.
9. A pairing that I love:
In my gut I knew it wouldn’t happen but I was rooting whole heartedly for Rachel/Kisten/Ivy trio. Kisten gave her his heart and helped her open her mind, to begin to really look at and process her feelings for Ivy. Obviously I really love Kisten/Rachel as well. They were so wonderful together.
10. A pairing that I despise:
There’s a lot of unsavory pairings possible but my most hated? The one I despise all else above others? With anything connected to it? Piscary / Ivy or Kisten ; that abusive motherfucker. Unfortunately both of those are cannon.
“How did you find me?“ he said, anger creasing his brow.
I pushed his hair back to run a finger over the scar Al had given him. "How do you think? He knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you’re awake.”
From the corner, Al shifted his tune. “So be good, or I’ll rip your fucking head off.”
