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Disclaimer:
This is a bookish blog where I mostly post about SJM books (that's how it started at least)—but you will find other bookish content including fan art. I also reblog other random things since this is tumblr and chaos is welcomed.
If you're interested in reading some of my SJM-related theory and meta posts, then check out the below.
[MASTERLIST]
“that character is a war criminal” that character is from a fictional fantasy world and did not attend the geneva convention
Doomed siblings pt. 2
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON 3.01 — Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood
About Azriel
I realized something that's been irking me about the way [Insert a certain ship name here] talks about Azriel.
I'm not sure if this is their intent, but the way they always emphasize Azriel's kindness towards Elain and attach a special meaning to it makes it seem like Azriel isn't a kind person in general?
Like it's giving "Doberman boyfriend who's only nice to her". Which is just... inaccurate.
Azriel is canonically kind to many characters, especially females, in the series. This is a non-exhaustive list off the top of my head:
He's so encouraging and understanding when teaching Feyre to fly in WAR. He gets her rare paint from the Continent.
He's so gentle and caring with Nesta in HOFAS when he's trying to get her to take off the Mask. And in the HOFAS bonus chapter, he reassures her that she would be a good mother despite her own upbringing. He gets her a reading light for Solstice.
He's mindful and considerate with the priestesses during Valkyrie training. The fact that he even agrees to train them despite everything else that he has going on is kind. He's very aware of their boundaries and respects them.
He's kind and supportive to Gwyn when he agrees to give her extra dagger lessons.
AND he is kind to Elain. Of course, I get wanting to emphasize the kind moments of your ship as romantic, but then denying any other kindness could also be romantic feels... Off. Kindness from a kind character isn't inherently romantic.
Azriel is someone who is kind with those he cares for. Romantically or otherwise.
He specifically is said to be sensitive to the treatment of females because of his mother.
Like I said, I could be misreading it, but that's how it comes off to me. Not just Them™️ either because I often see people reduced Azriel to the Shadow Daddy Dom character elsewhere. And it's sad, because he has so much more depth than that.
There's a difference between changing your stance and simply choosing not to engage in parts of the fandom that, for so long, proven it only leaves you with wasted time and energy. Especially when many engage in bad faith. And over recycled arguments no less.
Being content with your theories and preferences, while deciding to no longer allow fandom discourse to taint your enjoyment and experience to protect your own peace, is probably the most sensible thing you can do as a reader who loves these books.
I'm not in dire need of validation or reassurance, not at the expense of my own enjoyment. I know I'm in for a great time with these characters and this world, which I missed dearly, and looking forward to the author to surprise me with what she has in store for all of us.
Can someone explain what's the Blackfyre flag showing up in the opening credits is supposed to mean?
Sheepstealer bringing Rhaena a sheep and barbecuing it for her: I am your parent now, I will feed you and care for you, and keep you safe, fret not little one who is unused to the wilds
Sheepstealer going into battle: actually time to fret, I'm gonna make myself everyone's problem
Serving face right until the very end 😭😭
Tomorrow ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Can the internet stop shoving Henry Cavill's crotch into my face.
Not to vagueblog but some of you are definitely the sweetest souls and I think of you fondly
some cuties for all of us
Which OC?
the only man that came to mind
some people really do need to start reminding themselves that the answer to "why didn't the character just do [something entirely different]" is often simply "because then there wouldn't be a story"
