#Cormac Donnal

[room217prayer]

Hofas spoilers and thoughts

Sooooo, yesterday I finished reading Hofas, and I have a lot of thoughts.

A lot.

Some bad, some good, some neutral, but nonetheless, here we go:

The first half of the book was better than the second half. Too many plots going on and it felt rushed. At some points and moments, the characters and story didn't even feel like themselves, lost in the writing that pushed the narrative.

I'm incredibly bitter about the Autumn King (I hoped for him to be a more Machiavellian villain instead of a linear one - and a pretty unclever one, which was a bummer) and even the Avallen King.

Cormac deserved more and Sjm fumbled him so hard. Instead of "killing" him in the last pages of Hosab she should have brought him in the third book, because all the time they were on the Island he would've been such a good asset. AND! HE SHOULD'VE HAD BEEN THE ONE TO KILL MORVEN IF ANYTHING!

Still bitter about him and his fate (spoiler: until I see his body I won't believe he's dead, if you want my Delulu theory: he is alive, he winnowed himself before the big explosion, but he's in a comatose state so that's why he's not present in the final battle uu) and overall he deserved better and if you're wondering: Am I really close to writing an AU where he's present? OF COURSE, I AM THAT CLOSE TO DO SO.

I love Lidia. I love Ruhn. I... don't really love them together. The way Sjm made them happen didn't make me enjoy them as a couple. In Hosab I was ready (even though my otp with Ruhn is with someone else haha) to fall in love with them, but Hofas failed to do so. Yes, I've read the bonus chapter and I still don't love love them as a couple. Yet I'm happy Sjm didn't go with the killing of the adoptive parents, which is what I was fearing she was going to do - especially since Pollux kidnapped her children and killed some people in doing so - buuut... I have mixed feelings. I wished it was an open-ended deal: Lidia began to focus on herself - finally being free from everything - and her children + their family before jumping with both feet in a marriage with Ruhn - since they too had their... difficulties, so to speak. This is only a personal preference, nothing more.

With that said: I preferred how Lidia character was handled in Hosab than in Hofas. Again, it's only a personal preference of mine. The same with Ruhn and other characters.

Ithan, baby, your plot was rushed too, and at the same time I did enjoy it, but I was still going gggggnnnn in certain moments, because, again, the last part of the book felt so rushed.

Bryce, oh Bryce. It was a Love/Hate relationship. Full of high and Low. More low than anything, but still. AND (rant about Hosab) SHE HAD NO RIGHTS in doing what she did with Emile. And Hofas didn't sell me one moment for her caring about him (now Cooper her "adoptive brother"). NOPE. NOT AT ALL. And again: Cormac should've been alive and be included in the whole plot. He had every right to at least have a chance to speak to him. To let them find a connection and growth together and be the ones to keep Sophie's will/memory alive.

Hunt, the "son" of Hel. That was something that I liked and at the same time: eh. Too rushed, but I'm hopeful for the fourth book. Even if it seems they closed that door. (Yes, I have mixed feelings for him too, in some moments I loved him in others... mmmmmmm)

Tharion, Flynn, Declan and Ithan best pack ever. I actually like Tharion with Sathia. I'm hopeful about that, but if he ends up (or Tristan) with Ariadne I won't be mad. Sigrid deserved better than what she got. (Her character at least).

Nesta, baby, I love you so much, you don't know how happy I was to be reading your chapters and your bonus ones (especially when she loves listening to the music) were my favorite to read. BUT. Be free from the NC, please. Azriel, you're on thin ice. Rhysand, you've fallen deeper and deeper. Cassian... eh. (Still, the moment Nesta said Bryce was worse than the Asteri/Daglan I was: yeah, and MMMMMMMMMMMM side-eyeing the IC) and do I want to dig deeper in this series? Yes. Is it that deep, who knows, I'll make it that deep.

What happened to Viktoria? Will we ever know? And what about the slaves and the "secondary" race/people. I guess the fourth book will touch that? Because... at the moment it seems like the big door is closed, but who knows.

I have more to say? Yes, but for now I will end this rant and rambling here, hahaha.

Overall: I liked it. It was a good read. Not great nor bad, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

[whatisamettafor]

I'm enjoying the anime cross over drawings a little too much I think XD

[cassianandfenrysaremyboyos]

Cormac saying this to Ruhn in hosab

Feel even heavier after Cormac's father saying this about him in hofas

Despite all the abuse they suffered from the hands of their fathers, they both retained their goodness. I'm not crying, you're crying

[gwynrieldreams]

"CORMAC IS STILL ALIVE" I scream as I'm dragged into the psych ward.

[highladyofterrasen7]

He looks so offended 😭😭

[cactusboil]

Crescent city and acotar last names

Is it possible that the last names that we see in crescent city are the last names for the acotar characters?

Donnall=The OG night court royal family/keir/Mor last names/azriel too

Danaan= The new night court royal family/Rhysand/his family+Lady of Autumn's family

Hawthorne= Tamlin's family?

[inlovewithquotes]

"I wonder if you need Athalar's power for teleporting."

"I can't tell if that's an insult or not," Bryce said.

Hunt lifted his brows. "In what way?"

"If my powers only work if my big, tough male helps me out--"

"It can't be romantic?" Hunt demanded.

Bryce huffed. "I'm an independent female."

"All right," Hunt said, laughing softly. "Let's just say that I'm like some magic token in a video game and when you...use me, you level up."

"That is the dorkiest thing you've ever said," Bryce accused, and Hunt sketched a bow.

-House Of Sky And Breath

[unyieldingwings]

Bryce is just so freaking iconic for this. LMAO

[tobethestars-blog]

the scottish accent the audiobook reader (elizabeth evans) gives cormac makes him about 10x more attractive in my head change my mind. i’m a sl*t for scottish accents

[whitenight11007]

AELIN X CORMAC

Hear me out.

I think cormac is Aelin without hope. Sure she didn’t have hope in the mines but with Chaol and Dorian she made it through. She held on and both of those boys were a vital part to her healing process. Now Cormac? His mate died and it utterly destroyed him. He had no hope. He had no lifeline, no friends to get him out of his dark hole. That’s why he sacrificed himself. That’s why he did that for the greater good. He wanted so desperately to be reunited with Sophie that death did not scare him. Aelin became a queen in the end. And I feel in his own way, cormac became a king not in birthright but in actions.

I believe cormac might be the single greatest character in crescent city because of that. Yes, Aidas too but he’s in Hel not Midgard.

[shallyne]

Crescent City characters as Reputation lyrics

Bryce - If a man talks shit, then I owe him nothing, I don't regret it one bit, 'cause he had it coming

Hunt - I loved you in spite of Deep fears that the world would divide us

Ruhn - For you, I would cross the line, I would waste my time, I would lose my mind

Lidia - But I got smarter, I got harder in the nick of time

Danika - Cut me into pieces, Gold cage, hostage to my feelings

Ithan - I struck a match And blew your mind, but I didn't mean it And you didn't see it

Fury - Knew he was a killer first time that I saw him

Baxian - My castle crumbled overnight

Tharion - Inescapable, I'm not even gonna try

Cormac - I've made mistakes and made some choices, that's hard to deny

The Viper Queen - I don't trust nobody and nobody trusts me

Feyre - Honey, I rose up from the dead, I do it all the time

Rhys - And all at once, you are the one I have been waiting for

[whatisamettafor]

this was supposed to just be Bryce, Hunt and Ruhn looking cool in their ball clothes, but my hand slipped or something.

[ma1dmer]

Crescent City - Cormac Donnall NSFW

i have a soft spot for bastards what can I say

A = Aftercare (What they’re like after sex): he'll stay with you if he has the time, trailing his lips up and down your body simply basking in your presence, its one of the rare times he looks almost relaxed

B = Body part (Their favourite body part of theirs and also their partner’s): he has a small fixation with your neck, the way you swallow, how it looks with your hair up, likes simply resting his hand against your throat to feel your moans against the palm of his hand

C = Cum (Anything to do with cum basically… I’m a disgusting person): out of sight out of mind, always finishes outside and immediately cleans you up or simply wears a condom

D = Dirty Secret (Pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs): loves having his hair pulled, he always wants to be in control so whatever makes him seem as weak in his mind is sort of a dirty secret for him, even if its just his kinks, but he trusts you

E = Experience (How experienced are they? Do they know what they’re doing?): he has some experience not a lot and definitely not as much as you’d expect but even so he is very confident in his skills

F = Favourite Position (This goes without saying. Will probably include a visual): anything where he can properly see you and your expressions, he loves staring into your eyes , eye contact is very important to him, he loses himself in your eyes, knows when he needs to pick up his pace by the way your gaze flutters

G = Goofy (Are they more serious in the moment, or are they humorous, etc): he is more serious, it's difficult for him to entirely let go and be fully relaxed, if he gets you to laugh during sex he really doesn’t know how to handle himself, feels confused, are you laughing at him, should his pride be hurt, or are you enjoying yourself, at which point adoration swells in his chest and he can do nothing but crush his lips to yours

H = Hair (How well groomed are they, does the carpet match the drapes, etc.): he trims just enough to not be very messy, he also smells very very intently of whatever cologne he uses

I = Intimacy (How are they during the moment, romantic aspect…): very very intense and passionate, kissing you so deeply it takes your breath away as if its your last moments together ,holding your hands and breathing against your lips, swallowing every moan as he stares deeply into your eyes

J = Jack Off (Masturbation headcanon): doesn't bother, would rather have you or take a long shower to distract himself

K = Kink (One or more of their kinks): he is quite vanilla, he's easy to please in that regard

L = Location (Favourite places to do the do): away from prying eyes where you are both comfortable and warm, he is very private especially when it comes to your intimate moments

M = Motivation (What turns them on, gets them going): stress, he is so grumpy, he often finds himself starting unnecessary arguments when he just isn’t in a good mood, dealing with the stress in his life and stuff, however having you eases all that, especially if he can simply pound his stress away, there is always a split moment of guilt right after but he is too prideful to apologise

N = NO (Something they wouldn’t do, turn offs): for now he hates the idea of finishing inside you, he has had so much pressure put on him about breeding the next heir or whatever so i can’t see him being really comfortable taking such a risk

O = Oral (Preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc): surprisingly a very thorough giver, he'll be between your legs for a long long time ,using his mouth and fingers ,his eyebrows furrowed in concentration his hair up in a messy ponytail

P = Pace (Are they fast and rough? Slow and sensual? etc.): slower but definitely rough, he digs his fingers in your hips, holds your neck while bruising your lips with his kisses ,his hands are always seeking purchase on you, mapping out your body as if he might lose you any second

Q = Quickie (Their opinions on quickies rather than proper sex, how often, etc.): wants to take his time, but won't say no to the opportunity of having you, using his shadows to hide you both or teleporting you away somewhere more private ,just long enough for the both of you to get your release

R = Risk (Are they game to experiment, do they take risks, etc.): surprisingly vanilla, his experience goes as far as a few one night stands and nothing else, just physical stuff , not bothering to explore much, knows the basics of what he likes and doesn’t care for anything else

S = Stamina (How many rounds can they go for, how long do they last…): he has amazing control of himself, so he knows exactly how to pace himself and keep everything going for a long time,

T = Toy (Do they own toys? Do they use them? On a partner or themselves?): he doesn’t really see the point of toys during sex because he wants to be touching you, but won’t say anything about you using any when he is away, he doesn't want to think about it though

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease): he hates being teased, and is not much of a tease himself, things are very straight forward with him

V = Volume (How loud they are, what sounds they make): he muffles himself , biting his lip or his hand and groaning quietly against your skin

X = X-Ray (Let’s see what’s going on in those pants, picture or words): he has a very pretty cock, a bit on he thicker side and really straight

W = Wild Card (Get a random headcanon for the character of your choice): i think he'd be really into clothed sex, the desperation of wanting someone so badly that you both can't care about whatever you are wearing just needing to feel each other

Y = Yearning (How high is their sex drive?): this man is nothing but yearning, he is consumed by yearning and want, not just with sex, he wants you in any and every way you'll let him have you

Z = ZZZ (… how quickly they fall asleep afterwards): he is often busy so as much as he’d love to spend every night with you, he rarely actually sleeps over, but always tries to return before you wake up just to press a kiss to your lips before you wake up and part ways for your day

[gwynrieldreams]

Are we sure sure that Cormac died? Like 100%??

[highladyofterrasen7]

It’s about the Lady Bryce Flynn thing

[sofiasjornal]

"You and me. Prince to prince. Future king to future king. Screw the past, and screw that shit with the Starsword. Screw our fathers. We don't let them decide who we get to be." Ruhn extended his hand. "We'll carve our own paths."

Cormac smiled almost sadly. Then took Ruhn's hand, clasping firmly. "It'd be an honor."

This was really beautiful but I’m dead scared of Ruhn not surviving this. At least not as himself… one of them will definitely get caught I just know it… 😭😭