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Rei Asaka from Oniisama E is a flat chested fave!

[I.D.: Rei on a light yellow to hot pink gradient flag /end I.D.]

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𝔗𝔥𝔢 ℭ𝔬𝔲𝔯𝔱 𝔬𝔣 𝔐𝔦𝔯𝔞𝔠𝔩𝔢𝔰 𝔉𝔞𝔫 ℭ𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔓𝔞𝔯𝔱 1

Kester Grant's reimagining of Les Miserables as a young adult novel is spunky, glamorous and at times shockingly violent. The novel also boasts a large cast of original characters, but I tried to stick to the more recognizable ones in my re-casting. If you're interested in a fresh, fast-paced and diverse take on Victor Hugo's classic novel, definitely check it out!

Lyna Khoudri as Eponine (Nina): Described as 'sharp, small' and decidedly 'unpretty' Nina is the poster child of a YA protagonist. Miss Khoudri's more obscure beauty and fragile, willowy appearance are a good match for the role, and would serve as a brilliant disguise in Nina's gritty profession. Furthermore, Khoudri is of French-Algerian descent, falling in line with the book's description of our heroine.

Leila Bekhti as Azelma: Nina's older sister. In contrast to the protagonist, Azelma is described as soft and beautiful. Tragically selfless in her endeavors, Azelma is rarely mentioned and mostly serves as a plot instigator. Ms. Bekhti's French-Algerian ancestry and unique beauty overshadow the fact that she's probably a little too old for this role, nearing forty while the character is presumably in her mid-twenties.

Pierre Deporte as Enjorlas (St. Juste): I was hard-pressed to find an actor that rose to Kester Grant's lofty bar of 'marble-featured young god', but French actor and model Pierre Deporte's ethereal beauty is a perfect match for the role. Furthermore, he's best known for starring in K-drama, and Enjorlas enjoys an enthusiastic East-Asian fanbase.

Louis Garrel as Grantaire: I know, Grantaire is supposed to be unattractive (which Mr. Garrel is decidedly not) but his scruffy, laid-back demeanor paired with those unkempt curls proved irresistible to me. I can certainly see this portrayal as the fun, flirtatious revolutionary described by Ms. Grant.

Kad Merad as Monsieur Thenardier: Described as silver-tongued and unbelievably cruel, this iteration of Thenardier garners no respect from his daughters. Like Azelma and Nina, I envisioned a French-Algerian actor in the role.

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The Court of Miracles

Overall:

-      I was kind of disappointed with this book.  It was described as a mix of Six of Crows and Les Mis.  But I only got the Les Mis vibes.  There wasn't really anything about it that screamed SoC.  I liked it well enough. But it could have been better.  I know it's a part of a series, so maybe I’ll give the rest of it a try eventually.  I just wish there was something else going on.  It felt like something was missing from the story.  Like maybe I missed something.  Or it just feels that way cause its the first in a series!  Who know why I feel this way lol! 

- Rating: 3/5

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