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[noonelikesu]

Atyd thoughts:

I started reading All The Young Dudes on 16 March 2026, and finished it on 28 March 2026. I think the resurfacing of my Harry Potter obsession translated into for me the known but unexplored territory of the Marauders. I recall Sirius Black being my favourite character since I was maybe 8, it’s like that audio of Lana Del Rey. “The first time I saw him, I was very struck by him.” I’d heard small remnants of the rumours of Taylor Swift being Mskingbean89 so maybe it was meant to happen. The edits on TikTok further increased my desire, and I remember seeing a specific Wolfstar edit to the waiting game by Harry Styles, with David Thewlis, Garry Oldman, Ben Barnes, and Andrew Garfield. That was it then. So I locked in. Around 11 days, slacking off actual studying (sorry Remus Lupin) and reading this genuine piece of literature. I don’t think I could put into words my ‘journey’ of reading this, I’m trying. I got my ao3 invitation in the process though yay. Years 1-3 made me feel like a little kid reading Harry Potter. I truly sympathised and loved Remus, and the friendship between the marauders is pure, so to say. Years 4-7 might’ve been my favourite, up and down but still amazing. Yes I love my gay dads, Sirius and Remus. “Have you ever kissed anyone, Remus?” I have screenshots of the book in my camera roll, I’d love to print myself a physical copy so I can annotate my favourite parts. I think gay love is so beautiful, sorry. The CARE that Sirius and Remus have for each other, even though they occasionally struggle to show it. That’s what love’s about. James, Lily, Marlene, Mary, don’t worry I love you too. Domestic wolfstar is my favourite. Sirius “blushed.” I experienced heartbreak in the next bit of the book, sat on a plane. Grant, you’re a king too. Fuck off. I had tears down my face, acting nonchalant. Misunderstandings in romance genuinely make me lose my mind. FUCKING COMMUNICATE. But, it was nonetheless beautiful. I love you, Sirius Orion Black and Remus John Lupin. They’re on my bedroom walls by the way. The ending… beautiful, bittersweet? Thank you Mskingbean89 for this masterpiece. Wolfstar is my one true pairing. I love you, All The Young Dudes. Bye. Gonna go eat the Remus special toast x.

[keenpoetryblizzard]

Pubescent water Bender adventures with his friends

I'm excited and I'm going in with no clue. I read the first book once, six years ago when I was 11. I remember I enjoyed it, but I abandoned the series after seeing the horrid movie. Now coming back to it, I can see why I liked it so much. The action scenes are thrilling, and the plot twist in the first book is so easy to see now that I'm older. The descriptions are way different from when I remember them. I literally remember Grover being described as a red head but what eves. But I am currently on the third book.

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

I read this right at the beginning of the year and I'm too lazy to get my copy from upstairs, so we'll see how this goes. I actually really enjoyed the beginning of the story. I liked all the introductions to the characters and the story. One thing that took me out of it was the writing. Not that it was bad, but it felt SOOOO Childish. That's to be expected since it's literally for 12-year-olds, but the number of times I was starting to get into the story and some childish ass line appeared I was immediately taken out. Maybe I'm stupid but some of the descriptions were confusing. Like I had to re-read whole pages to really understand where we were and what was happening. Like that whole love tunnel scene or whatever, I was straight up lost. Lastly, how I felt about the characters. Grover was adorable and Percy was a solid main character. But Annabeth... Annabeth. I don't remember her being this annoying when I was younger. I know the fandom loves her but something about her rubbed me the wrong way. Like Girl was straight up mean sometimes. The number of times I paused reading and audibly said, " Girl. what's your problem." I love bad-ass female characters but ugh. It's not giving what I wanted it to be giving. Like ugh. Actually, ngl Percy kind of annoyed me. Like I know he did nothing, but for some reason I was low key rooting for Ares to win the fight. 3/5

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters

I honestly like this book better. It was funny and the new characters were much more enjoyable. It was giving Shrek 2. I felt so smart being able to connect the dots in this book. I patted myself on the back when I guessed the Sea of Monsters was in the Bermuda Triangle. Tyson was adorable. Annabeth was a bit more tolerable. But that whole siren song scene made me annoyed. Like I felt sorry for her, but like GIRL AREN'T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE THE SMART ONE. Grover in THAT WEDDING DRESS was Iconic. Now the real star of the show was my girl Clarisse. Every scene she was in was Iconic. Like am I supposed to like her this much????WHEN THEY BROUGHT OUT MY GIRL CIRCE I WAS HERE FOR IT. As a Madeline Miller connoisseur, anyone from A song of Achilles or Circe will automatically be my favorite. Listen. Listen. I did not expect the ending of a children's book to have me shook. I know 11-year-old me would have been shaking in her boots from that ending. THALIA is back. Period. 3.5/5

[papyrusparanormal]

OMG you guys, so Alex has just entered “treatment” and I can’t help but be scared for him, even though he is a right nasty little bastard. 🙈 #nowreading #aclockworkorange #anthonyburgess #classics #60s #vintagebooks #firsttimeread

[books-aremyescape]

Genetics are honestly the most interesting thing to me. This book is super good and definitely one I will re read to gain a full understanding. Based in biology, it has a loose philosophy feel and read that I need to read more than once. #selfishgene #richarddawkins #firsttimeread