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Afterthoughts and Misunderstandings - [Liv X Luca]

A/N: Part 2 of Liv and Luca's angst! ICYMI or need a refresh, part 1 is here.

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Although we understand school is a priority, we hope you are taking time to focus seriously on this next project. What you submitted today was nowhere near the quality of the writer that you are. We will chat more next month.

Liv scans over the words again in her parked car. Deep in the innards of her apartment building, embarrassed tears sting her eyes. The words came in an email from her editor. Two weeks ago, she submitted the first quarter of her book and the outline for the remaining pages. It was not well received by anyone on her support team. Their recommendation? Start from scratch. As if Liv hadn’t spent over 200 hours curating the pages she sent in for review.

Deflated doesn’t even begin to describe how she feels.

Liv received the feedback in the Whole Foods parking lot. She had been gathered groceries and was getting off the phone with Luca as the email came zipping into her inbox. Luca had to run to a flight for the start of his East Coast road trip. It is still six days before he comes to New York to round out his road trip with both teams. Those six days are going to crawl by. Liv is in desperate need of his comforting arms, to feel his heartbeat beneath her cheek so she can forget the failure clutching at her throat.

She feels numb and distraught all at the same time while she rides the elevator up to her floor. The doors open. Liv pauses in the steel doorway, seeing Ryder Hughes slumped against her front door. His back is against it, head resting back toward the ceiling. One leg is curled into a bend with his wrist hanging off his knee. The other leg stretches across the hallway, almost consuming the whole width of the space.

Liv has not seen Ryder since their almost kiss in this very hallway three days ago. She has been avoiding him. He knows it, so does she. But now he is here and somehow, Liv is expected to have this interaction when she just got dealt the biggest blow of her short writer’s career.

Ryder hears the ruffle of her bags and turns his face towards her. He pops up immediately, jogging down to grab her bags.

“I can..” Liv stops because Ryder has already taken all of them from her. “Okay.” She adjusts her keys in her hand, shoving them into the lock and opening her apartment door. Ryder follows behind, then goes to the kitchen to put her bags down. He immediately begins unloading them for her. “Ry.”

“If I’m being helpful, you can’t kick me out.” He jokes, grinning as he pulls out some Liquid IV. Liv stands in the living room, looking back at him with cautious eyes. “I’m sorry. I was really out of line on Saturday. I can’t even use the alcohol excuse either.” Ryder pauses with a big grapefruit in his hand. He studies her with intense blue eyes. “Are you okay?”

As is standard anytime someone asks her that, Liv immediately begins to cry. Because no. Nothing about what she is feeling in her body is okay. Her slender fingers come to her eyes. She presses into her black eyelashes to gather her tears, shoulders quivering with her impending sobs.

“Livy.” Ryder murmurs. His arms wrap around her whole body, hands resting on her back ribs. He pauses, feeling her shake harder. His hands rub up her back. Then he presses his nose into the strands of her brown hair. Liv sighs heavily, which pushes her deeper into his body. She moves her hands from her face, winding them around his back to fully accept his hug.

They stay like that for several minutes. Ryder sways them a few times, rocking to soothe her sobs. Eventually, Liv sniffs, pulling back to wipe at her face.

“Sorry.” She mumbles with downcast eyes.

“Hey, no need to apologize.” He assures her. His hands slide down to her hips, waiting as she collects herself more. She wipes under her nose with her palm.

“I’m not having a good day.”

“I’ve gathered.” He responds supportively. “Tell me what’s going on.” Liv sighs, sniffling again. Slowly, she moves her eyes up to his face. His concern is evident, eyebrows pulled low over blue eyes and creases are forming in the corners of his frown.

“I suck at writing.” Surprise fills his face.

“News to me?”

“I do.” Liv slumps her shoulders down, looking away. Ryder squeezes her hips to keep her in place. “I sent in what I have for my second book and they roasted it. They think I should scrap it and start over!” Her voice escalates the longer she talks. “I’ve worked so hard on this, Ry. For them to think it sucks kills me.”

“So tell them you’re not doing that.”

“What?”

“Tell them you’re not scraping it. That you believe in the direction of your work and you’re going to see that through.”

“It isn’t that simple. They have a say in what I produce.”

“Fuck that, Livy. Your first book was all you. That is what your audience wants to read. Your voice. Not 10 people in a boardroom who have a different vision. Write it your way.” Liv tucks her bottom lip into her mouth, rolling her tongue against it.

“I don’t think I am brave enough to do that.”

“You are. You have already proven that. You are already a published author. That is the bravest thing I have ever seen. Creating and letting people consume it. You’ve got big balls.”

“Big balls?” She laughs, shaking her head.

“Sorry, it was the quickest analogy that came to me.” He reaches up, smoothing her hair down the sides of her face while cupping her damp cheeks. “You are amazing. Your work matters. I’m really proud of you.”

Awareness of everything hits Liv at once. The smell of his cologne goes up her nose like the other night. His warm palms transfer heat into her cheeks. Their faces tilted inwards to each other. Conflict begins to writhe in Liv’s stomach. The push and pull of what she knows and has with Luca and the curiosity of Ryder. His gaze surveys her face, then with a heavy sigh, he steps back from her completely. Liv stays glued in place. Ryder returns to the counter, unpacking more of her groceries.

“Go change.” He says without looking at her. “I’ll keep doing this.”

Liv nods, even though he doesn’t see, and walks to her bedroom. There, she pulls on loungewear- a plain t-shirt, her dad’s Swiss hockey sweatshirt along with a pair of Lio’s club team sweatpants he wanted to get rid of when they still lived in their home in Switzerland. The comfort of the familiar, worn cotton blankets her skin. She goes to scrub off her makeup, then presses a cool washcloth to her eyes and cheeks to relieve the redness from crying.

She returns to the living room, finding Ryder watching TV on her couch. He has taken off his shoes and jacket, tossing them by her entryway bench. There are two cups of tea steeping on the coffee table. He greets her with a small smile. Liv goes to the other side of the couch, curling her feet up next to her butt. The movie on the screen is Barbie starring Margot Robbie. Liv smiles.

“Thought this would inspire you a bit.” He shrugs. He is right, it does. So much so that she decides she isn’t going to tell anyone else about the feedback. Because they’re wrong about what they said. Ryder is right- this is hers. She can create whatever she wants because she has already done this before. This is her creation, her baby, hers to flop or soar with. She will use her gift with words to tell her publishing team to shove it.

The sunsets over the city. Barbie ends and they ordering big bowls of pasta to share for dinner along with tiramisu and garlic bread. They decide to watch another movie once they are finished eating. Ryder picks this time, some Netflix original that is supposed to be a thrilling and wicked twister.

Partially through the next movie, Ryder’s hand moves over to Liv’s foot. His thumb works deep presses into the arch of her foot then into the big pads below her toes. Finally, Liv surrenders both feet into his lap. He works them over until she is asleep next to him. Ryder finishes the movie, then clicks the TV off. Darkness absorbs Liv’s apartment. The moonlight splices across her cheek, nose, and slightly open mouth. She looks at peace for the first time since he saw her in the hallway.

Gently, Ryder gathers her into his arms. She curls into him in her sleep, gripping his shirt and nuzzling her cheek into his shoulder. He puts Liv in the center of her unmade bed, another clue at how tumultuous she has been the last few days. She always makes her bed. Liv slides her feet under the covers. Ryder grabs the edge of the comforter, concealing Liv beneath it. Her hand reaches out for his wrist as he rubs her head goodnight.

“Stay.” She murmurs groggily. Ryder hesitates. The room gets so quiet that Liv wonders if he snuck out and she missed it in her sleepy haze. Her blue eyes open, seeing Ryder standing next to her bed, frozen with indecision.

“Are you sure?”

“Mhm.” She sighs, flipping open the other side of the comforter. Ryder cautiously walks over to her dresser. He grabs a pair of sweatpants of hers that he knows he fits into because they used to be her brother’s. He changes fast, then maneuvers under the covers. Liv stays curled on her right side, but reaches her hand back. Ryder laces their fingers together. Quickly, Liv’s hand goes limp in his signaling she is asleep.

Ryder is up for hours, watching and listening to her breathe next to him. He is just falling asleep when Liv rolls over in her slumber. She finds the warmth of his side, curling into him and sighing. Her hand comes to his stomach, anchoring there with a light grip, right above his belly button.

He looks over at her. Dark brown hair splays across her pillow. Her breathing is light, lips perfectly plumped, and he becomes aware of exactly how fucked he is.

Because he is in love with Luca Fiala’s girlfriend.

And there is no way in hell she loves him back.

- - -

The following morning, Ryder and Liv awaken around the same time because of trucks honking outside her bedroom window. Liv opens one eye first, taking in the sleepy hockey player as he wiggles himself awake.

“Mmm, hi.” He mumbles, putting his nose on her bicep and sighing. “Don’t wanna get up.”

“Yeah.” Liv sighs, putting a lazy hand in his hair. For the next half hour, they doze in and out of sleep together, staying in the same position. Their legs are resting by each other. Their warm skin collects pink from each other’s body heat. Then, the reality of needing to join the world settles over them with Ryder’s daily practice alarm.

“I gotta get moving.” He mutters, resentful of having to leave her bed.

“Me too. I have class.” Liv yawns loudly, then rolls to her back, separating them completely.

She reaches for her phone, seeing a handful of texts from Luca. She glances at Ryder as he stretches at the side of the bed. His sweatshirt rides up considerably, showcasing his muscular body in the soft morning sun. A happy trail of dark hair disappears beneath the waistband of his clothes. Liv’s eyes drift down, seeing the maroon and gold M on his left thigh.

Liv freezes, realizing he is wearing her boyfriend’s pants. Betrayal chokes her throat. What is she doing? This is so inappropriate. Everything about last night was inappropriate. God, she yelled at Luca for having another girl in his bed while he slept on the couch. She invited Ryder to sleep with her last night. Panicked, she slowly sits up, pulling out the rest of her disheveled ponytail.

“Want to meet up for lunch on campus? I still dream about that Italian deli you took me to.”

“I can’t.” She says, keeping her back to him. She works her hair back into a fresh pony tail, raking her fingers through the ends for a quick brush.

“Oh okay.” He clears his throat. “Maybe later in the week.”

“Luca is coming into town.” Liv stands, pulling her sweatshirt down so it covers her body completely. She folds her arms over her chest.

“Yeah, I know. He is coming to play me.” He chuckles. “But that’s not for a few days.”

“Well, I have to get things done before he gets here so I can spend time with him.” A twitch flickers close to the hinge of his jaw. Ryder sighs, running a frustrated hand over his face.

“What is happening right now?” She shrugs back at him. Ryder’s hand falls, slapping the gold outlined M on his thigh.

“Can you take those off please.” Ryder looks down, seeing the same logo. In the morning light, it is clear these were not the pants he thought he grabbed. He thrust the waistband down, then strides to where his jeans are still pooled on the ground. He wrestles them up his thighs and his belt closed.

“Liv, nothing happened last night.”

“It doesn’t feel that way to me.” She holds her throat, looking terrified back at him.

“You invited me into bed.” He says slowly, resenting the way she looks at him. Like he crossed a line.

“That was a mistake.”

“We’ve been making a lot of mistakes lately…” He rambles off, putting his phone in his pocket.

“This has to stop.” Liv practically begs.

“I don’t want it to.”

“Ry, please.” Liv closes her eyes, inhaling heavily as her nostrils flare from distress.

“Livy, I’m in lo-”

“Stop!” Liv yells. Her heavy, terrified panting fills the room. “Don’t say it. You will ruin this.”

“It already is ruined. Because I love you.”

Liv goes rigid except her quivering bottom lip. Because I love you, because I love you, because I love you. It plays in a loop over and over again, drowning out the city noise below, running through her brain like the ticker in Times Square.

“I wish you didn’t.” She hisses through gnashed teeth.

“Me too.” He confesses, then walks out of her room.

In his wake, he leaves Liv and her entire world lopsided.

- - -

The ticking of the light blue clock on Liv’s desk fills the living room. Liv has been trying to work on her paper for two hours now, but her thoughts keep drifting to Ryder and earlier this morning. Guilt scratches and mars at her consciousness until it becomes impossible to make progress on her school work. For the fifth time in an hour, she tosses her pen from where she was trying to handwrite her outline. She looks over at her phone, seeing it light up with another text from Ryder. She swipes across his name, muting his notifications for the day.

She doesn’t want to talk to him.

She needs to talk to Luca, but he is at morning skate in Buffalo.

Worst case, she will tell him before his game against the Islanders. Liv knows this is less than ideal timing, but she owes him an explanation. From her, not anyone else.

She opens her phone, texting Luca again to call her as soon as he can.

Liv waits for his call the entire day, altering her plans with her brother to make sure she is home and ready for the difficult conversation they are going to have. But Luca’s never arrives. Not after practice, or after his pre-game nap, and now she watches him on the screen in Buffalo, again without a care in the world.

How does he keep doing this with her? How does she line up last to everything in his world when he rules hers?

In frustration, she flips the game off after the second period. The Wild are down by one, but her mood is not in it for the night. Instead, she takes a self-care shower, smearing on her skin care, snuggling into bed to read her book, before tossing her phone on sleep mode.

He won’t call anyway, she lies to herself.

The next morning, she has a handful of text messages from him and about thirty from Ryder.

Hi baby, I’m so sorry I didn’t call yesterday. Things have been crazy. I’ll tell you about it when I see you. I love you! Goodnight 😘

I wish you were here, baby, I can’t sleep without you. I’m having withdrawals.

Heads up, I am on Amazon passing the time. Can’t sleep. Pray for my credit card. But, I needed a new screen protector for my phone. I ordered one to be delivered to your place tomorrow morning. Can you bring it with you to the game? Thank you! I hope this doesn’t wake you up 🙈

This furrows her eyebrows. Why wouldn’t she bring it to him tonight? When she sees him for dinner?

Good morning 🥱 Yes, I’ll grab the screen protector for you. But I thought I was seeing you tonight?

Luca calls her immediately. She stretches, then clicks the button, murmuring a sleepy hello.

“Baby, I have bad news. Please don’t kill me.”

“What?”

“I am not going to make dinner tonight. Mandatory team building. We are going to dinner and a concert at MSG. But maybe we can get coffee tomorrow morning?”

“I have classes.”

“Well, could you skip them?”

“No, Luca. I can’t. I have a group presentation and a test in the next class. Also, I don’t appreciate you asking me that. I don’t tell you to skip morning skate when I’m in town because I understand hockey is your job.”

“Whoa, okay. I was just asking.”

“Well, don’t. What I am doing is just as important as what you’re doing.”

“Baby, I never said it wasn’t.” He says defensively.

“You literally…” Liv trails off, running an annoyed hand through her hair. “Whatever. It doesn’t matter.”

“I’m sorry.” He tries. “I didn’t mean it like that. I just miss you.” Misses her but won’t make time for her when they’re in the same city. It’s hard to swallow that right now, even as she tries to understand that there are some obligations he cannot miss.

“I know.” She fills in.

“This is shit timing, but we are about to get to the rink for practice.”

“You’re skating in the morning of a back to back?”

“Yeah. Did you watch last night?”

“Um, I fell asleep.” She admits sheepishly.

“That’s okay. We did too.” He jokes. “It was bad and this punishment is well deserved. I gotta go, babe.”

“Hey, wait, I need to.. uh… talk to you about something.” She says, picking at a snag in the comforter with her blue nail.

“Okay, can we talk after the game?” Liv hesitates.

Future her would smack her in the face if she could. But present Liv doesn’t see the issue.

So she agrees.

“Yes, that’s fine.”

“Okay, I love you baby.” He murmurs sweetly.

“I love you too.” She responds, having no idea what the next 48 hours will bring.

Read more Liv and Luca here.

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literaticat · 2 years ago

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Pardon me if Im not understanding re: that big breakout ask, but why wouldn't all editors always want books they believe could be big breakouts? It doesn't serve anyone if they're sure the book would be small, does it? It's another thing if they bet on the wrong horse but I sort of assumed that no one would buy or rep anything they don't think could be huge. Is that wrong?

ICYMI, the asker is referring to this question from a few days ago.

Yes and no? I would say all editors (and agents) would like for their books to be successful, of course -- but "success" can be measured in lots of ways, and there are lots of TYPES of books and readers in this wide world of ours. Different imprints/publishers have different needs and expectations.

If a publisher is publishing, IDK, highly literary or esoteric works, "success" would look like getting some good reviews from the right kind of literary or cultural figure, and becoming lauded by cognescenti -- they aren't TRYING to mix around with hoi polloi.

If they are publishing books about some niche topic, they are hoping that everyone who could ever want to know about that topic will get the book, but they aren't expecting that to be literally EVERYONE.

Some publishers, on the other hand, really focus on highly commercial books for a mass audience -- thrillers, romance, fun fantasy -- the kinds of books you see not only at bookstores, but at the airport, big box store, supermarket. There's nothing wrong with that AT ALL, hooray and more power to them -- but you can totally understand why expectations would be a little different for that kind of book than for say, a book of children's poetry about glow worm habitats. Even if the glow worm book exceeds expectations -- it's simply not gonna be sold by the dozen in the airport.

But the publisher always knew that the glow worm book would have a more limited audience and would not be a "huge" book. (That's why the glow worm author got a much much much lower advance than the highly commercial romance author!) -- The agent knew. Hopefully the writer understood that, as well. NONE of them were watching the bestseller lists waiting for glow worm to show up. Should they not have published it at all? Nah. Success just looks different for different kinds of books!

(Success in the glow worm's case is a long-term thing. Success means it gets a starred review or two, maybe wins an award, it gets on some state lists and over the course of years finds its way into school curriculum and stays in print for ages and ages and teaches lots of kids about the power of the glow worm. Maybe it becomes your kid's FAVORITE book? Maybe it inspires little Matilda to become a poet and scientist? It finds its audience. But it's simply never going to be selling on par with Colleen Hoover!)

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druidx · 2 years ago

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A Year of Writing - 2023 Writing Wrap-up

➼ Quick Stats

Total words Written in 2023: 75,022

Average Words/Work (published): 2501

Started in 2023: 24 works

Finished in 2023 (started anytime): 22 works

Published in 2023 (started anytime): 22 works

Number of Works still in Progress (started anytime): 77

Mostly wrote in: February (8 works edited, 5 published)

Longest work completed or added to in 2023: The Ruby Falls (179,282)

Shortest work completed or added to in 2023: It's Fashion, Boss (357)

Top Genres: Sci-Fi (13 - just pinching out Fantasy at 12)

Top WIP(s): The Ruby Falls and Young Dagger, False Dream (previously named Alexis Dalliance vs the Evil of Titan)

Top OC(s): Aderyn, Mio (10 fics each)

Below the cut: Review of 2023's Plans, Work I'm proud of, Work that shows I'm still learning, Breakdown of 2023, Plans for 2024, ICYMI

➼ What were my writing plans for 2023?

❌ Post The Ruby Falls Nope. I'm closer, but still no cigar. I've edited 1.75 sections, bringing the total complete-&-almost-ready-to-post sections to 5/15.

✅ Finish stuff Yes! I completed 7 works this year which were started before 2023, the oldest of which was Tales of the Starbound - The Old-Timer's Tale from 2015.

❌ Post more 'For Posterity' items Nope. Forgot + no time + burn out/ no energy

❌ Study Romance? Nope. Forgot this was a goal TBH

❌ Read more Nope. Last year I read 10 books, this year I've only read 5 (not counting fanfics). I did try, but yeah. (My Storygraph if you're interested)

✅ IDK, everything beyond The Ruby Falls is flexible currently. Technically, this one is complete! 😅️

➼ Work I'm most proud of

Home That Our Feet May Leave, But Not Our Hearts (Starbound) This was an experiment in writing a time loop, and also changing tenses through a story. It may not have been 100% perfect, but I feel like I learnt a lot writing it and I'm really happy how it came out.

Greetings After a Long Departure (TESIV:Oblivion) I thought long and hard about how it must feel to touch the statue and gain the Blessing of Akatosh, and I'm pleased that the description really came off as well as it did.

➼ Work that shows I'm still learning

I think maybe I'm stuck in the 'taste vs ability' trough. Aside from the two above, and maybe Two Foxes (TESIV:Oblivion), I feel like there's been some je ne sais quoi missing from my writing this year. I joined Writeblr to learn and grow as a writer, so if anyone has any tips or ConCrit I'd love to hear it. I really don't want to plateau again.

➼ Breakdown of 2023

I traveled a lot this year. Denmark, Albania, Scotland, Denmark again, and off again to Denmark for Christmas. It's for sure been inspiring, but it's also been exhausting and hasn't left me much brain-space for writing. Not to mention that 2nd day of holiday in Scotland I got "bitten by a Haggis", and spent the next 3 months healing a hole in my shin, and I'm still recovering from that. With all the traveling, maybe this year should have been a 'feed the well' year instead of struggling to finish works I didn't have the energy for. Ah well.

That said, I did quite well with my PodFic project. 50 Fics were recorded and ~80 still remain.

➼ What are my writing plans for 2024?

IDK. The future is a foreign country (to paraphrase L. P. Hartley).

Continue hacking away at The Ruby Falls and whatever else catches my fancy.

Eat more red meat/ protein. Can't write if your brain doesn't function.

Figure out what je ne sais quoi missing from my writing.

Pick up abandoned projects. To whit, 'For Posterity' items and Podfics.

➼ In Case You Missed It

Starbound

Tales of the Starbound - The Old-Timer's Tale - 1,616 words. A day in the life of Quihui & contemplation of Caseswing's building regime. Tumblr or AO3

Home That Our Feet May Leave, But Not Our Hearts - 3,212. Mio, the Last Protector, attends her graduation. The only problem? Earth no longer exists. Tumblr or AO3

You Never Forget Your First - 712. In the dead of night, Kata finds her Captain alone on the bridge, singing a mournful tune... Tumblr or AO3

Crasberry Saviour - 761. During a trip to buy ship parts, Yuudai reveals how she lost her leg. Tumblr or AO3

An Ancient Vault - 389. Mio falls down a hole and discovers an Ancient vault. Tumblr

Look Back, by Looking Forwards - 1,653. Mio helps one of her crew celebrate a religious event. Tumblr or AO3

Aurorabee - 406. Mio goes clothes shopping with her mother. Tumblr or AO3

Original Works

Mouth of Silver - 781. A courier comes across some unsavory creatures while making his way through the woods. Tumblr

A Cryptid Files Short - 404. A hedge witch provides potions of safety. Tumblr

TESIV: Oblivion - Vanilla

Greetings After a Long Departure - 1,014. Rowan gets a sweet surprise when xe finally returns to the Temple of the One. Tumblr or AO3

Two Foxes - 500. The new Grey Fox goes a-visiting to Castle Anvil for some advice. Tumblr or AO3

A Light in the Darkness - 619. Travelogue writer Arkved of Cheydinhal describes another local Cyrodilic festival. Tumblr or AO3

TESIV: Oblivion - Modern AU

It's Fashion, Boss - 357. Aderyn arrives to an event in a snit with the Grey Fox over his time management skills; he teases her about her fashion sense. Tumblr or AO3

A Little Something-Something - 1,459. Aderyn brings Jena to a GFS charity 'meeting'. Tumblr or AO3

A Floral Surprise - 728. On the morning of Martin & Baurus' Anniversary, Aderyn and Belisarius lay out flowers and gifts, conscripted by their respective friends. Tumblr or AO3

Night Exercises - 2,407. Fortis runs a training exercise for Aderyn at night. Tumblr or AO3

Get up - 1,016. Martin and Baurus sneak away from a gala event, only for a detonation to rock their world… Tumblr or AO3

Self Indulgent AU - 18,102. HoK is adamant she knows who her parents are. The Mythic Dawn thinks differently. Who is right? Tumblr or AO3

#meta writing #meta wandering words #end of year review #ayearofwriting2023 #writing review #Post scheduled on 10 Dec - some stats may be out of date #CW unreality - Haggis aren't real. I'm just not going to tell you how I was injured because it's stupid.

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autumn2may · 1 month ago

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ICYMI: Last fall our judges reviewed T. B. Schmid & R. Wade Hodges' Beyond The Burning Sea, one of our four semi-finalists in SPFBO #10! 🐉

"The authors seem to have a knack for vividly bringing to life all the locations in the book and making them immersive, whether we’re adrift at sea or encountering ancient ruins in the depths of a jungle. I loved the deep worldbuilding and the sense of mysteries being uncovered, and I thought the book was doing things few other epic fantasies do. This is a big story, with big consequences, but the authors never take the focus away from the characters who are living it."

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classichistoria · 2 months ago

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ICYMI: Fun with Dick and Jane Books | A Cultural Review http://dlvr.it/TKLL5S

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Yes, you read that right, folks! ICYMI: Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club also has young adult book picks for all the young adults (and young at heart!) in your life. Though the multi-hyphenate doesn’t pick books for teens on a monthly basis like she does for adult readers, it seems the YA books are getting some quarterly love again. The Legally Blonde star has enlisted her beloved nieces, Abby and Draper Witherspoon, to help choose technically YA books that are great reads for adults too. (Umm … do we have the makings of a family book club on our hands?!) “I am so excited to team up with my nieces and share YA picks!” Witherspoon said in a video with her nieces in May 2024. In the clip, the trio played the “I’m passing the phone to someone” trend. Witherspoon started and shared the phone with someone who “just graduated from high school and she’s gonna read a lot of books this summer.” (Read: Abby!) The teen then passed the phone to someone “who loves a good book that will keep them on the edge of their seat.” As the lookalike Witherspoon women kept passing the phone around, with sweet and silly prompts, followers were seeing triple and getting as emotional as they were excited for the [re]launch. “To us at #ReesesBookClub, YA is a feeling. It’s a warm summer day reading in the sun, lots of nostalgia, and gushing together over the characters,” the caption said, before announcing the first book they picked together: Twelfth Knight. And yes, it was a knockout. Though it pains us to narrow the list down, keep scrolling for our favorite YA picks from this celebrity book club. Twelfth Knight by Alexene Farol Follmuth Image Credit: Tor Teen That said, how could we not include the summer 2024 YA pick, Twelfth Knight? The ultra-creative rom-com is a retelling of Shakespeare’s play by the same name. One parent called the coming-of-age story about girls who love gaming their “new favorite book of all time.” “Wonderful character growth without being didactic; diverse povs; and helps give the reader context and vocabulary for many aspects of patriarchy, feminism, microaggression, and sexuality without necessarily realizing it or knowing you wanted/needed it,” they wrote on Amazon. “I can’t wait to put this book in the hands of my kid when he’s a teenager.” Twelfth Night $14 $19.99 30% Off on Amazon.com Looking for Smoke by K.A. Cobell Image Credit: Heartdrum The fall 2024 pick had the Witherspoon women “hooked from line one.” Looking for Smoke is a thrilling and poignant novel about four members of the Blackfeet reservation. After one of their peers is murdered, the teens become people of interest in this “high-stakes whodunit” that’s as much about life on the reservation as it is about justice. Readers were grateful to be introduced to Native American culture, and author K.A. Cobell said she hopes the characters make readers “feel something.” “Like countless Natives today, they want change,” she told the book club. “They want outrage. They want their voices heard. I hope they stick with you long after the book ends.” Looking for Smoke $10 $19.99 50% Off on Amazon.com You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson Image Credit: PUSH You Should See Me in a Crown has raked in the accolades. Not only is it one of Witherspoon’s YA picks, but it is a Stonewall Honor Book, and it made Time Magazine’s list of the 100 best YA books of all time. Of all time! The novel follows the story of Liz Lighty who believes she’s too Black, too poor, and too awkward for her Indiana town. And so she formulates a plan to attend a prestigious college. All she needs is the money to get there. When her financial aid package falls through, she turns to the scholarship her school awards to the Prom King and Queen. Despite hating social media and the spotlight, she’s willing to work for the crown (and her future). But what happens when she falls for one of her fellow Prom Queen nominees? Readers loved this book that has “tons of Black girl magic.” “I couldn’t stop thinking that Black kids are so so lucky to be growing up in an era where YA books are starting to show more and more stories with us in the forefront,” one Amazon shopper said. “It went right on my favorites shelf.” You Should See Me in a Crown $8 $10.99 27% Off on Amazon.com Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez Image Credit: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers When Witherspoon chose Furia for her YA book club in 2020, she said the “fabulous” novel would “set your dreams on fire.” The book follows the [double] life of Camila Hassan. In her Argentinian home, she is a doting daughter living in the shadow of her brother’s soccer prowess. But when she takes to the field, Camila becomes “La Furia,” a powerhouse player who leads her team to the South American tournament. As she reaches for an athletic scholarship at a North American university and navigates a possible romance, Camila must decide what is most important to her — and how she will make it happen. “You know that feeling when you haven’t even finished a book and you already know you want to own it in every format available? That is what I felt as I was reading Furia. I couldn’t put this book down and I read it in just one sitting because it was so good!” one Amazon shopper said of the “must-read.” Furia $8 $11.99 33% Off on Amazon.com The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee Image Credit: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers Dearest Gentle Reader, If you are a fan of Bridgerton, you are going to be instantly hooked by The Downstairs Girl. Jo Kuan also lives a double life. During the day, the 17-year-old is a lady’s maid for the daughter of a wealthy man in Atlanta, but at night, she is the pseudonymous author of an advice column, Dear Miss Sweetie. Her column quickly becomes a hit — until the teen decides to challenge society’s ideas about race and gender. Much like the people of the ton try to uncover the identity of Lady Whistledown, people rush to identify “Miss Sweetie.” Readers loved seeing things from such a unique perspective. “Have you ever read anything about Chinese-Americans living in the Reconstructionist South? Thought not,” one Amazon shoper said. “This book provides such a necessary historical lens into highly underrepresented people and untold stories … The writing’s mesmerizing. I wished this book could never end … ” The Downstairs Girl $7 $12.99 46% Off on Amazon.com Fable by Adrienne Young Image Credit: Wednesday Books Fable is a dark and captivating tale of a 17-year-old girl who is left to her own devices and has to survive an infamously dangerous island filled with thieves and scarce resources. The “incredible tale” received more than 7 thousand rave reviews on Amazon and is the first book in a thrilling 2-part series. “Holy moly. What an adventure this story weaves. Every time Fable gets her footing, it seems to be cut out from under her. And yet, she perseveres,” one reader wrote. “Adrienne Young has a lyrical writing style that takes the reader on a fantastical journey. Every book I’ve read of hers, I finish with a great sigh and am reminded how much I love her work.” Fable $11 $18.99 42% Off on Amazon.com Source link

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. When you’ve got a teen, the days of taking a Valentine’s Day box to school and painstakingly filling out each classmate’s name on a card are over (and we can’t say we miss it much, TBH!). But no matter how big they get, or how many Valentine’s Day traditions they outgrow, they are still our babies — and we love them to the ends of the earth. And there’s no better time to remind them of that fact than a day set aside to celebrate the people we love most. However, buying for teenagers can be tricky because when it comes to certain things, they can be as finicky as toddlers. So we’ve curated a list of the best Valentine’s Day gifts for teens: tokens of love that aren’t too cheesy, too “mid,” or too over-the-top. Members of the editorial team here at SheKnows are the parents of a collective gaggle of actual teens, so they (grudgingly, because teenagers) acted as consultants on this gift guide — they’re the experts, after all. These teen-approved picks from all price points are sure to warm your teenager’s heart and make them smile … or at least elicit a grunt of approval. Happy Valentine’s Day! Our Favorite Valentine’s Day Gifts for Teens At a Glance Best overall: Heartbeat Hoodie Best for teen girls: Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler Best for teen boys: Valentine’s Day Snack Pack Best unisex gift: Coolway Sneakers Best splurge: JBL Flip 6 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Best bargain: Dash Mini Waffle Maker Best food-related gift: ‘Hopeless Ramen-tic’ Ramen Bowl Best tech gift: HP Sprocket Portable 2×3 Instant Photo Printer Best for year-round use: Beats Studio Buds True Wireless Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Earbuds Most sentimental: Love Note Capsules Funniest gift: Sarcastic Candy Heart Tee Heart-Shaped Cable Protector Image Credit: CameCosy These cute cable protectors make frayed (and hazardous!) chargers a thing of the past. You get all four marbled heart protectors in one pack. Heart Shaped Cable $9.99 on Amazon.com Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick Image Credit: Kaja Available in eight colors, the Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick is packed with nourishing oils that melt onto the lips for incredible conditioning and a glossy shine. Plus, they’re the cutest little heart shape — perfect for V-Day! Kaja Heart Melter Lip Gloss Stick $19.00 Heartbeat Hoodie Image Credit: Floerns Available in five different colors, this heartbeat hoodie is the perfect subtle way to celebrate Valentine’s Day without being cheesy. Heartbeat Hoodie $23.99 on Amazon.com Portable Waterproof Jewel Speaker Image Credit: LFS While some Valentine’s Day gift recipients would prefer actual jewels, your teenager arguably values their music (and its portability) more. So gift them with a small-but-mighty jewel-shaped Bluetooth speaker they can even take in the shower or poolside. It even comes with a carrying strap and a magnet so it can attach to anything metallic. Portable Waterproof Mini Jewel Speaker $17.00 on Amazon.com Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler – 40 oz. Image Credit: Stanley ICYMI, Stanley tumblers are still “in” for 2025, so your teen can stay hydrated in style. They’re available in a plethora of different colors — and customizable, too! Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler - 40 oz. $45.00 Silicone Reusable Straw Toppers Image Credit: Zoranala … And what’s the must-have accessory for said Stanley Cup? Why, cute covers for the reusable straw, of course! Silicone Reusable Straw Toppers $7.69 on Amazon.com Coolway Sneakers Image Credit: Coolway Cult-favorite Spanish brand Coolway has trendy unisex street sneaks in a PLETHORA of different and unique colorways — but in the spirit of V-Day, why not grab your teen a pair of these Coolway Duck sneakers in the color Red Sauce? Coolway Sneakers — Red Sauce $100.00 Papier Valentine’s Day Mini Photo Book Image Credit: Papier Make it (really) personal this Valentine’s Day with this small (6.5″ by 6.5″), high-quality hardcover photo book from Papier. You can fill it with your teen’s favorite pictures of friends, family, and pets and personalize the cover. It’s available in multiple designs, too! Papier Valentine's Day Mini Photo Book $28.90 JBL Flip 6 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Image Credit: JBL As someone who just found out that her teenager was taking his phone INTO THE ACTUAL SHOWER to listen to music, I will personally be buying this waterproof speaker from JBL … because it’s better than buying a new phone. And with 12 hours of battery life, it’s great even for teens who forget to charge. JBL Flip 6 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker $99.95 on Amazon.com Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Jet Set Image Credit: Sol de Janeiro If you want to show your teen some love AND earn some parental cool points, you can’t go wrong with this Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Jet Set. Sol de Janeiro is one of the most sought-after body care brands at the moment, and this feminine, fruity, and floral scent is one of its most popular. Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Jet Set $32.00 DASH Mini Waffle Maker Image Credit: DASH When you no longer have to worry about tiny fingers burning themselves on a hot appliance, this adorable heart-shaped waffle maker is a pretty cool Valentine’s Day gift. (Bonus points for a quick breakfast they can make themselves!) DASH Mini Waffle Maker $9.95 on Amazon.com humanKINDglow Magic Heart Pimple Patches Image Credit: humanKINDglow Female-owned small business humanKINDglow brings self-love and self-care together with these cute-but-effective Magic Heart Pimple Patches. While you’re at it, pick up a 5-pack of their Hydrogel Mystery Masks: each mask has a surprise word of affirmation. Plus, they’re the grippiest face masks we’ve ever tried: no slipping off your face! humanKINDglow Magic Heart Pimple Patches $15.00 Personalized Heart Collage Mouse Pad Image Credit: Shutterfly If you’ve got a gamer, they’ll love this mouse pad from Shutterfly filled with their favorite photos in a sweet heart-shaped arrangement. Put their name at the bottom for even more personalization! Personalized Heart Collage Mouse Pad $11.99 AirPods Pro Heart Case Image Credit: ANDRIU Compatible with 1st and 2nd generation AirPods Pro, this case is the perfect place for your teen to store their beloved AirPods… on the rare occasion when they take them out of their ears, that is. AirPods Pro Heart Case $12.99 on Amazon.com Happy Valentine’s Day Cookie Card Image Credit: Cheryl's Cookies This chocolate sugar cookie with strawberry buttercream frosting from Cheryl’s Cookies is a sweet way to show your kid you’re thinking of them on V-Day. Happy Valentine's Day Cookie Card $8.99 ‘Drive Safe’ Keychain You might remind your teen of this multiple times a day, but having a “Drive safe, I love you” keychain makes sure they never, ever forget. 'Drive Safe, I Love You' Keychain $9.95 on Amazon.com Personalized Neon Wall Sign Image Credit: BIOIWGY Light up your teen’s life (or at least their bedroom wall) with an endlessly-customizable personalized neon sign. You can choose from a ton of different colors, fonts, and shapes with any name, word, or phrase you choose – the possibilities are endless. Plus, it’s dimmable! Personalized Neon Wall Sign $23.99 on Amazon.com Heart Logo Beanie Image Credit: I & W Hatgear This understated heart-logo beanie (available in six colors with several different heart options) lets your kid keep their head warm — while staying effortlessly cool. Heart Logo Beanie $12.97 on Amazon.com Posh Peanut Valentine’s Day PJs Image Credit: Posh Peanut You absolutely cannot go wrong with the gift of something comfy (especially for teens, who practically make an art out of lounging around). These long-sleeved posh PJs from Posh Peanut in the print Love Queen are made of super-soft and stretchy bamboo fabric for the ultimate softness and coziness. Posh Peanut Valentine's Day PJs $74.00 Valentine’s Day Snack Pack Image Credit: Crave Box The way to a teen’s heart — on Valentine’s Day or any other day? SNACKS! This box of 50 assorted snacks (both savory and sweet!) is a surefire way to bring a smile to even the surliest teenager’s face. Crave Box Valentine's Edition $41.95 on Amazon.com Valentine’s Day Squishmallow Image Credit: Squishmallow No matter how old your kid is, there’s just something irresistible about a cult-favorite Squishmallow — especially when it’s a sweet Valentine’s Day speicial edition, Scarlet the White Chocolate-Covered Strawberry. Valentine's Day Squishmallow (Scarlet) $25.00 on Amazon.com ‘Valentine’ by Jodi McAlister Avid readers will love this YA novel by Jodi McAlister — it’s a paranormal thriller about four teens born on the same Valentine’s Day. One of them is a faerie swapped at birth with a human baby … and now someone is out to find which one is the faerie, and kill them. 'Valentine' by Jodi McAllister $20.50 on Amazon.com ‘I Love You’ Morse Code Bracelet Image Credit: Sincere If you want to give your kid a sweet wearable message (without it screaming “MOMMY LOVES YOU!”), these morse code bracelets that say “I love you” are the cool and stealthy way to wear their parents’ love on their wrists. BUY NOW: $9.99 on Amazon.com Sugarfina Strawberry Hearts Candy Cubes Image Credit: Sugarfina A few gourmet gummy strawberry hearts from candy company Sugarfina is the perfect means to say “I love you” in a less little-kid way. Sugarfina Strawberry Hearts Candy Cube, 4.1oz Candy Cubes, Pack of 4 |Gummy Candy | Strawberry Gummies | Heart Candy $49.95 on Amazon.com Heart-Shaped Succulent Image Credit: Costa Farms Liven up your kid’s desktop — quite literally — with this cute live succulent in a heart shape. Even better, the pot it comes in says “love” on one side and “life would succ without you” on the other. Costa Farms Heart-Shaped Succulent $24.32 on Amazon.com Chocolate Game Controller Image Credit: Queen of the Castle If a heart-shaped box of chocolates isn’t your teenager’s speed, they don’t have to miss out on the Valentine’s Day candy! This chocolate video game controller is a sweet way to show your love without being too mushy. Chocolate Game Controller $10.96 on Amazon.com Handmade Bath Bombs Image Credit: BRUBAKER These look just like delicious Valentine’s Day treats, but looks can be deceiving — because they’re actually hand-crafted bath bombs! Vegan, organic, made with pure essential oils, and never tested on animals, they’ll make bath time sweet (and skin soft!). Hand-Crafted Bath Bombs $15.99 on Amazon.com Love Note Capsules Image Credit: Infmetry This is among the more time-consuming gifts you could get your kid, we admit — but it’s also one of the most customizable and heartfelt. Inside each empty capsule is a piece of paper that you can write a sweet or encouraging message on, then enclose it back into its capsule. Your child can have a pick-me-up any time they want to feel a little more loved. Love Note Capsules $9.99 $12.99 23% Off on Amazon.com Fuzzy Heart Pillow Image Credit: MOOWOO If comfy is a whole mood for your teen, let them cozy up to this soft and fuzzy heart shaped pillow – available in blue, white, or pink. Fuzzy Heart Pillow $17.99 on Amazon.com Crocs Jibbitz Valentine Charms If your teen wears Crocs for every season and every occasion (don’t they all?), they will likely have them on for Valentine’s Day too. Make their Crocs a little festive with this set of five cute “candy heart” charms. BUY NOW: $14.99 $19.99 25% Off on Amazon.com Neon Heart LED Light Image Credit: BHCLIGHT This neon heart LED light will make any day of the year a vibe, but it’s especially perfect for upping the V-Day ambiance. Neon Heart LED Light $12.59 $13.99 10% Off on Amazon.com Reese’s Valentine’s Football Heart Tin with Reese’s Miniatures For sporty teens who love a good “PB & C” combo, there’s nothing better than this football-themed tin filled with a dozen Reese’s Miniature peanut butter cups. There’s a soccer version, too! Reese's Valentine Football Heart Tin with Reese's Miniatures $5.99 LEGO Valentine Heart Ornament Image Credit: LEGO You’re never too old (or too cool!) to play with LEGOs, and if your teen loved ’em as a little kid, they’ll love putting together this Valentine’s Day-appropriate masterpiece. LEGO Valentine Heart Ornament $12.98 on Amazon.com Personalized Cereal Bowl Image Credit: Personalization Universe Got a teen who a.) could live off nothing but cereal (and maybe ramen) and b.) hoards bowls? Then there’s no better gesture of love this Valentine’s Day than a bowl of their very own. Bonus — it’s personalized! Personalized Cereal Bowl $18.99 on Amazon.com Olive & June Instant Mani Press-On Nails Image Credit: Olive & June A classic French mani with a V-Day twist, these extra-short fake nails last up to two weeks and use non-damaging glue. Olive & June Instant Mani Press-On Nails $10.00 Beats Studio Buds True Wireless Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Earbuds Image Credit: Beats Sure, they’re a little on the pricier side as Valentine’s Day gifts for teens go, but their eyes will light up at having an awesome new way to tune you out — er, listen to their favorite music. Beats Studio Buds Wireless Earbuds $99.99 ‘What I Love About Being Your Mom’ Journal Image Credit: Knock Knock Even if they don’t outwardly show it, every teenager wants to feel loved — and this hardcover fill-in-the-blank journal is the perfect heartfelt way to remind them. 'What I Love About Being Your Mom' Journal $11.99 on Amazon.com ‘The Comfy’ Wearable Blanket Treat your teen to some next-level loafing with The Comfy: the bestselling wearable blanket featured on Shark Tank. Available in a multitude of colors patterns and made of super-soft and snuggly microfiber and sherpa, this wearable blanket will keep them warm while they’re chillin’. 'The Comfy' Wearable Blanket $59.99 on Amazon.com Foster Grant ‘Only Love Here’ Sunglasses Make your teen the heart-eye emoji IRL with these fun (yet not over-the-top) heart-shaped sunglasses from Foster Grant! Foster Grant 'Only Love Here' Sunglasses $42.00 Valentine-Themed Amazon Gift Card Image Credit: Amazon Even the most difficult-to-please teenager will love a gift that lets them choose their own gift. This Valentine’s Day-themed Amazon gift card will give them the freedom to pick. Amazon Gift Card $50.00 - $2,000.00 on Amazon.com Heart-Shaped Makeup Bag Image Credit: Aaly Beauty This roomy makeup bag (it holds full-sized products!) is cute and easy to clean … if your teen ever cleans anything, that is. Aaly Beauty Heart-Shaped Makeup Bag $28.00 $32.99 15% Off on Amazon.com BIC BodyMark Temporary Tattoo Markers for Skin For the teen who wants a tat, these body markers are the perfect way to express themselves in ink — temporarily! They can even “tattoo” their significant other’s name on their body without having to get it covered ten years down the road when they’re so over them. Or maybe they’ll draw on one of those heart tattoos that says “MOM.” BIC Body Mark Temporary Tattoo Pens $25.65 $34.99 27% Off on Amazon.com Reversible Octopus Plushie Image Credit: TeeTurtle Sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s on your teen’s mind — but with this TikTok-viral reversible octopus plushie (Valentine-themed, of course!), at least you’ll know whether to attempt approaching them. Reversible Octopus Plushie $14.95 on Amazon.com Barbed Wire Heart Necklace It’s OK if your teen’s feelings about Valentine’s Day (or life in general) are less warm and fuzzy and a little more prickly! This necklace has the V-Day vibe that even edgier kids can appreciate. Barbed Wire Heart Necklace $9.99 on Amazon.com Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Camera Image Credit: Fujifilm Available in pink (perfect for V-Day!), blue, white, purple, and green, the small-but-mighty Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Camera lets your teenager capture special moments with the people they love best … aka, their friends. Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Camera $79.99 Jellycat Bashful Red Love Heart Bunny Image Credit: Jellycat Your teen may not come right out and tell you they would still really enjoy a stuffed animal, but get them this lovable, huggable stuffed bunny and see if they don’t fall asleep clutching it at least a time or two! Plus, Jellycat is a HOT HOT HOT trending brand among teens right now! Jellycat Bashful Red Love Heart Bunny $51.00 on Amazon.com Candy Heart Funny Valentine’s Day Shirt Image Credit: Amazon Not everybody is into the whole Valentine’s Day schtick! If your teen falls into that category, they’ll get a chuckle out of this tee featuring candy hearts that more accurately convey their sentiment. Funny Candy Hearts Shirt $19.99 on Amazon.com Beef Jerky-Filled Heart Image Credit: ManCrates If your kid’s not that into sweets, surprise them with something that looks like a box of chocolates — but is actually a collection of 10 strips of beef jerky in fun and unique flavors! Beef Jerky-Filled Heart $44.99 on Amazon.com Funko POP! Star Wars Valentine’s Day Edition Grogu Image Credit: Funko What’s cuter than Grogu? A pink Grogu. A pink Funko POP Grogu. A pink Funko POP Grogu with cookies!! That’s right: for the Star Wars lover in your life, the Valentine’s Day edition Grogu is the perfect way to show you care. There’s also a Mandalorian and a BB8 version! Funko POP! Star Wars Valentine's Day Grogu $11.99 $12.99 8% Off on Amazon.com O’s Bubble Tea Party Kit If your teen’s always begging you to take them to the nearest bubble tea joint, gift them this kit for V-Day! It includes multiple flavors of boba— black tea, brown sugar, matcha, and taro — and comes with everything you need to make six cups of bubble tea. O's Bubble Tea Party Kit $14.98 on Amazon.com Dr. Squatch Limited-Edition ‘Bow Chicka Wow Wow’ One thing to love about teen boys is that they finally take showers willingly. And this Valentine’s Day-edition soap from fan-favorite Dr. Squatch, with hints of chocolate and strawberry, will make them even more happy to lather up. Dr. Squatch Limited Edition 'Bow Chicka Wow Wow' Soap $19.99 $21.99 9% Off on Amazon.com Maison Miru Classic Heart Nap Earrings These small and dainty heart-shaped earrings from Maison Miru (available in either silver or gold) are made from medical-grade titanium so they’re safe for sensitive skin — but that’s not what makes them the real standout. They’re Nap Earrings: designed with signature flat backs that make 24/7 poke-free, super-comfortable wear a reality! Maison Miru Classic Heart Nap Earrings $75.00 Crazy Aaron’s Very Cherry SCENTsory Putty Image Credit: Crazy Aaron's It doesn’t matter how old or how cool your teen is: they won’t be able to resist squeezing and squishing this bright red, cherry-scented tub of Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty. It’s a fun stress-reliever! Crazy Aaron's Very Cherry SCENTsory Putty $11.39 $14.95 24% Off on Amazon.com Eccolo Dayna Lee Love Journal & Notebook With Magnetic Heart Flap Image Credit: Eccolo World Traveler Introduce your teen to the lost art of journaling — or use it as a notebook for manifestation, like the kids are doing these days. This 256-page lined journal has a faux leather cover with a magnetic heart flap to keep it closed and the inspiring phrase “Make it happen” embossed in gold. Eccolo Dayna Lee Love Journal $16.97 on Amazon.com ‘Hopeless Ramen-tic’ Ramen Bowl & Chopsticks Image Credit: Enesco If there’s one way to a teenager’s heart, it’s through their almost-universally favorite food: ramen noodles. And they don’t even have to be a romantic to be a ramen-tic! This bowl is perfect for the kid whose love language is, well, noods. 'Hopeless Ramen-tic' Ramen Noodle Bowl & Chopsticks $21.00 on Amazon.com Sugarwish Valentine Box Image Credit: Sugarwish Order your sweetie a Valentines Treats Sugarwish, and they’ll get a notification via text (there’s an email option too, but since email is for old people, text will probably be your teen’s preferred method of communication). They can go on the Sugarwish website and choose their own treats from a huge variety of delicious candies, cookies, and savory snacks. Valentine Treats Sugarwish $47.00 (medium-sized) HP Sprocket Portable 2×3″ Instant Color Photo Printer Image Credit: HP This cool little gadget is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for teens because it lets them print sticky-backed photos of the people, places, and things they love – right from their phones! It’s pocket-sized, and the colors are actually embedded in the paper, so there are no messy ink spills or expensive refills. It’s available in black, pink, white, and purple! HP Sprocket Portable 2x3 $79.99 on Amazon.com Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Teens: Pin It! Source link

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