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heroineimages · 4 years ago

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Highlanders in Color!

With the new colorization options on Hero Forge, I’ve been experimenting with characters and colors, finally actually setting up a Hero Forge account. As well as experimenting with new adventurer types, I’ve also remade and colorized my Highlander Adventuresses! Here’s my heroines, once again introduced by expert sorceress, Rosie McCann!

Hi everyone! I’m Rosie, and these are my badass lassies and their stories and the nicknames I invented for them!

This is our barbarian lassie, Margret “Red Mauler” Wallace. She likes axes a lot and rarely travels with fewer than three at a time! She’s also really good at inserting them into goblins, orcs, and tax collectors. Maggie can be kind of prickly, but I’ve been helping her open up more with hair-braiding and back-rubbing. (I wouldn’t mind rubbing a few other places, but I think that’s Jean’s job these days. *giggle*) https://www.heroforge.com/load_config%3D10414860/

This is my bardic cousin, Ailsa “Magnificent Bastard” McCann. She’s pretty slick with her rapier and lute, and she’s great at inventing lesbian versions of famous ballads and love songs. She’s also pretty slick with the tavern girls and noblewomen and pretty rarely goes to bed by herself! How I envy her talent sometimes! https://www.heroforge.com/load_config%3D10415181/

Here’s Jean “Sugar Tits” McCray, our cleric and healer. She doesn’t like fighting and violence at all, even though she’s really good at both, when need be. Jean prefers to seek peaceful solutions first, and has even gotten Maggie to back down from confrontations, if you can believe that! Though threatening to cut her off from nookie for a week is a pretty good incentive. ;) https://www.heroforge.com/load_config%3D10415590/

This pretty druid is my oldest friend in the world, Aileen “Flower-Grinder” Wallace, Margret’s baby sister. Aileen loves trees, the outdoors, pretty girls, and her pet rat, Bruce. She’s also a pretty good healer, and she and Jean had a lot to teach each other when they first met. She has long, silky hair that’s super fun to play with and weave flowers into. https://www.heroforge.com/load_config%3D10416148/

Hey, here’s my sister Lyall “Muscles” McDermott. She’s a super strong fighter. I call her my big sister, even though she’s more than two years younger than me. And she’s big—like, maybe the biggest and strongest person I’ve ever met. She likes men and women equally, but most men find her too manly, and she’s only been able to get with girls ever since her husband died (and ended up getting risen as a zombie! F*cking necromancers!). https://www.heroforge.com/load_config%3D10416704/

And this is Fiona “Cuddle Bear” Kirkpatrick, our monk and brawler. She’s a two-time bare-knuckle champion who’s all stoic and calculating in battle but still just as fearsome as Maggie. She has a light, quietly sarcastic sense of humor, though, and something about those eyes makes her super popular with the tavern wenches. https://www.heroforge.com/load_config%3D10417268/

Oh, hey! So, this is my paladin wifey, Mary “Sister Somber” Anderson. She and I are both named Rosemary, so I go by “Rosie” while she goes by “Mary,” to keep down the confusion. And, yes, we’re totally married! And she’s super rich but also super pragmatic, so when she buys me nice things, they’re always practical things like well-tailored traveling dresses and durable walking shoes. Which is fine—I probably need more practicality in my life! https://www.heroforge.com/load_config%3D10418319/

That’s our ranger, Lady Alice “Black Rook” Walker. She’s the one who taught me all about pistol marksmanship years ago. (Though I’ll admit I was trying to get into her kilt at the time…) She’s pretty chill and doesn’t talk much, but she’s super good with a musket or pistol and not bad with a longsword either. https://www.heroforge.com/load_config%3D10419227/

Here’s Dame Gavina “Second Smile” MacIver. She’s a super quiet rogue and sometimes assassin! She’s also super good at charming or intimidating information out of people. I’m pretty sure she prefers girls, but I have seen her seduce guys for information as well. https://www.heroforge.com/load_config%3D10419723/

Hey, that’s me! I’m Rosie “Fire Bug” MacCann, expert sorceress. I like meeting new people and throwing fire at bad people. My interests are dresses and tresses, bunnies and cunnies, and kitties and titties, though not necessarily in that order *giggle*. https://www.heroforge.com/load_config%3D10420159/

And this here is our warlock and another close cousin, Megan “Fingers” Agnew. She lost her hearing as a baby and uses sign language to talk to us, so Lyall and I made sure everyone can understand and talk to her. Meg is also one of the most badass spell-casters I’ve met and a pretty competent fighter in melee. She and Alice have been together for a couple years and have even been talking about getting married! *squee!* https://www.heroforge.com/load_config%3D10457600/

And lastly but not leastly, meet our wizard, Lady Sorcha “Long Braids” Munro. Sorcha is my second-oldest friend and the one who took my virginity! She says she keeps it in a bottle on her desk to use as a paperweight or bookend. I haven’t figured out which bottle yet—not that I really want it back, or anything. She’s super smart and witty and gorgeous and uses those skills to compete with Ailsa to see who can get the most girls during any given adventure. (Ailsa wins probably 7/10 times.) https://www.heroforge.com/load_config%3D10458005/

#Hero Forge #lady highlanders #miniatures #adventuresses #wlw #highland AU

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danimccray-blog · 6 years ago

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TASK.001 – STATISTICS

“Time doesn't erase the demons you don't see. They still dance in your dreams”

BASIC INFORMATION.

Full Name: Danielle McCray

Nickname(s): Dani, Ambien, tic-tac

Age: Twenty-three

Date of Birth: January 22nd

Hometown: Colorado City, Arizona

Current Location: Dertosa, California

Ethnicity: White

Nationality: American

Gender: Female

Pronouns: She/Her

Orientation: Heterosexual

Religion: She has none, and after ditching her past, she doesn’t really like to talk about it much.

Political Affiliation: National politics aren’t really on her radar, Leans liberal, Allied with the Drugs

Occupation: Receptionist at the Lab

Living Arrangements: Small apartment in the jade district

Language(s) Spoken: English

Accent: None/General American accent

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE.

Face Claim: Zoey Deutch

Hair Colour: Dark brown

Eye Colour: Hazel

Height: 5’3in

Weight: 117lbs

Build: Slim

Tattoos: a snake and roses on her left ribs, small solar system on her right forearm.

Piercings: Double earlobe piercings.

Clothing Style: Tends to wear dark colors and very simple clothes. Her goto is typically an oversized sweater and black jeans, though on warmer days she might stick to a simple t-shirt and black jeans. If she’s feeling particularly edgy that day she might throw on a leather jacket.

Usual Expression: Usually can be found with a smile.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Calculating, yet kind eyes and her bright smile

HEALTH.

Physical Ailments: N/A

Neurological Conditions: N/A

Allergies: N/A

Sleeping Habits: Sporadic, from her days selling she was always up at weird hours of the day and night. That trend has just carried on into her life in Dertosa. On work days she’s up late and awake about an hour before she has to be at work. On the weekends she might be out all night and not get up till noon, or she’ll be in bed really early and be awake before the sun rises the next day. She rarely gets more the 5-6 hours of sleep.

Eating Habits: She’s not the healthiest eater, nor is she in the least bit picky. As a kid she learned to eat fast or her siblings might eat it all before she gets the chance too. On the run she learned that you don’t really need to eat much to stay alive, nor do you have to like something to eat it. Now she tries to eat three meals a day but frequently forgets to eat lunch, but she’s used to a shortage of food so she doesn’t notice if she hasn’t eaten.

Exercise Habits: She likes to run but doesn’t do it often. She usually runs late at night or before the sun rises when she needs to sort through her thoughts.

Emotional Stability: She’s quite stable. However, her past causes her to always be alert of how she is acting and reacting to people.

Sociability: Most of the time she prefers to be around other people. There are rare occasions where she needs a breather and a small break from people.

Body Temperature: Runs slightly colder than average

Addictions: N/A

Drug Use: Socially, maybe, but nothing hard. She doesn’t like to sample the merchandise.

Alcohol Use: Frequent, but not overly so, tends to stick to her limits.

PERSONALITY.

Label: The Innocent Face, The Dreamer, The Ambitious

Positive Traits: Adaptable, Ambitious, Determined, Friendly, Reliable, Loyal

Negative Traits: Deceitful, Sarcastic, Stubborn, Vague, Two-Sided,

Goals/Desires: To prove she’s more than her up brining and more than just a pretty face to marry off. To Be more than just a receptionist in the world of Toxins. To work her way up in the drugs.

Fears: She’s claustrophobic, hates being in small enclosed spaces or just the feeling of being trapped in general. She also fears that her family might come looking for her, since there are so many of them, she knows it’s a possibility.

Hobbies: Gardening, She keeps a small garden in her apartment. She also reads and likes to learn new things.

Habits: tucking hair behind ear, Forgets to eat lunch, Rubbing her locket between her two fingers when she gets lost in thought

FAVOURITES.

Weather: Breezy/Chilly

Colour: Red/Burgundy

Music: Generally prefers rock music, but can listen to anything with good vocals.

Movies: Likes a good rags to riches story, but also has a soft spot for comedies.

Sport: She doesn’t really follow any sports

Beverage: Iced Lemon tea

Food: Ramen, she’s only had it once before, but good ramen is her all time favorite.

Animal: She likes the idea of pets but has never had one herself.

FAMILY.

Father: Derral McCray (57, Biological Father)

Mother: Aaleigh McCray (49, Biological Mother, Derral’s 2nd Wife), Emberlee McCray (53, Derral’s 1st wife)Cassidy McCray (42, Derral’s 3rd wife), Aubrey McCray (36, Derral’s 4th wife), Jaelyn McCray (25, Derral’s 5th wife) [Dani doesn’t know if there are more since she left]

Sibling(s): Jeana McCray (33, Full), Aaron McCray (28, Full), Jerimiah McCray (20, Full), Diane McCray (16, Full), Ashleigh McCray (35, Step), Joyce McCray (30, Step) Mary Anne McCray (26, Step), Jess McCray (22, Step), Derral McCray Jr. (19, Step), Arther McCray (17, Step), Aspen McCray (17, Step), Hurley McCray (14, Step), Marvin McCray (12, Step), Maribelle McCray (12, Step), Shaun McCray (10, Step), Raynie McCray (7, Step), Orlo McCray (7, Step) [There were 17 when she left, she is positive there are more now]

Children: N/A

Pet(s): N/A

Family’s Financial Status: Money holds no value in her home, but they were the equivalent of middle class for their town.

EXTRA.

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

MBTI: ESFP

Enneagram: Type 3 - The Achiever

Temperament: Choleric (The Doer)

Moral Alignment: Neutral Evil

Primary Vice: Envy

Primary Virtue: Diligence

Element: Earth

#tcrp.task #task.001 #this took way longer than I expected it too #about

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bridowd27 · 6 years ago

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#DressLikeAWoman

The hashtag #DressLikeAWoman took the internet by storm in early 2017 after reports surfaced of President Trump preferred his female staffers to “dress like women.” Zuleka Nathoo reported that Trump’s official dress code asks male staffers to wear a tie and be “sharply dressed��, and for female staffers to “dress like women.” Obviously, this infuriated women all across the internet because there is no reason how a woman dresses should be stereotyped. It took off, and many women began viral posts using the hashtag, showcasing women’s empowerment.

The hashtag became a rallying cry for women who break Trump’s stereotype of what a woman should dress like. Many of the viral tweets, such as the ones above, portray women as strong leaders who are capable of accomplishing just as much as any man can in today’s society. Women across the internet were sharing these posts and interacting with each other, showcasing their support of the hashtag and empowering each other to prove that women are stronger than ever in today’s society. Here is another such post from Chirlane McCray, the First Lady of New York City, demonstrating how women in the greatest city in the world #DressLikeAWoman.

Jacey Fortin of the New York Times also wrote an article titled “Dress Like A Woman? What Does That Mean?”, questioning what President Trump’s comments and what context they were supposed to be put into. In addition to sharing some of the viral tweets of the hashtag, she also accuses the President of being too into appearances, listing off things such as his former ownership of the Miss Universe competition and having publicly rated women on a 1-10 scale. In addition, she cited the President’s own sensitivity when others mock his appearance in any way. Regardless, there is no reason for the President to have a certain appearance in mind for how a woman should dress when women can do anything they want to.

In addition to showcasing women in today’s society who #DressLikeAWoman, some took to Twitter to show past women who paved the way for others. One such example was Marie Curie, the first ever woman to win the Nobel Prize back in 1912. Women like her made it possible to break the stereotype of what a woman “should be,” or how they “should dress” because it proved women were capable of everything men were. It is sad that despite the fact that women like Marie Curie have been accomplishing great things for hundreds of years, our own president still has the old, outdated woman of what a woman “should be”, or at least how they “should dress.”

Even Canada got involved in the #DressLikeAWoman movement, as the Journal of Quebec had their own spin on it with these pictures of heroic women in society. The post was all in French, so while I could not read it, I really enjoyed and admired the women they used and the pictures they posted along with the article.

Vogue also got into the #DressLikeAWoman and even questioned Trump’s support of the LGBTQ community in addition to his comments. In the article, Koa Beck asks an interesting question: “Clearly, women who deviate from such conventional femininity (whether from a queer perspective or even straight ladies with a penchant for an androgynous aesthetic) have no visibility in Trump’s office—so where do they stand in his America?” That is a very interesting question for sure. If the President does not support women who differ from the norm of a “traditional woman,” how are they supposed to feel supported at all in today’s society? As a young woman, that is truly concerning for me. However, the #DressLikeAWoman campaign was comforting to see because even if the president does not fully support women, it is great to know there are so many supportive women out there.

The Advocate also came out against Trump for his lack of support of the LGBTQ community.

There may be no better example of strong women who differ from the stereotype of how a woman “should be” than the women of our armed forces. They are truly inspiring, and they too joined the #DressLikeAWoman campaign. These heroes are who keep America the free and beautiful nation that it is, and women are an integral part of our Armed forces.

The movement was truly inspiring to a young woman like myself because I intend on building a successful career, and I would hate to be stereotyped into what I “should do” with my life. Seeing all of these posts of strong women with successful careers is truly inspiring because there are so many women trying to make a change and get rid of any stereotypes against women, even if the president is one of the people who needs to get rid of these stereotypes. There is a lot of progress being made, and it is truly inspiring to see.

Sources:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/dress-like-woman-hashtag-1.3967413

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/03/style/trump-women-dress-code-white-house.html

https://www.journaldequebec.com/2017/02/04/le-mouvement-dresslikeawoman-pour-repondre-a-trump

https://twitter.com/NYCFirstLady/status/828688866148237312?s=20

https://www.vogue.com/article/donald-trump-dress-like-a-woman-dress-code-excludes-lgbt?mbid=social_twitter

https://www.advocate.com/women/2017/2/08/queer-and-adjacent-women-rock-dresslikeawoman

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patheticphallacy · 5 years ago

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It was a busy bee month for me!

While I took a semi-break from blogging- which means I limited myself to only 1 or 2 posts a week, instead of my usual 3 or 4- I took that time to plan out future blog posts (June, specifically) and read a lot.

#PanelAThon happened, which was the absolute best time. I smashed my TBR, in my opinion. Comic-heavy read-a-thons seem to suit me best, so I know how to sort my TBR for future read-a-thons now!

I also started up a brand new Bookstagram which I’m very proud of, even if my sister is helping me with most of the pictures due to her better camera quality. It’s like a project for us both, really: I provide the books and the good cat content, and she helps me position the shots and take pretty pictures!

Towards the end of the month I went to a gig that my best friend’s boyfriend was doing with his band, which was a great time. I also moved my things out of my Uni house! Next year, I’m living in a flat by myself, which is very expensive but will hopefully be worth it.

In June, I’ll be predominantly reading LGBT+ books, which I talked about more in my Pride Month TBR post! I can’t guarantee I’ll finish everything, though, as my twentieth birthday is on the 18th June and I’ll be spending the last two weeks of the month basically with only friends and family for the entire time, which I’m really looking forward to.

Also, last off: all my posts this month are twenty themed. So it’s all lists of twenty things, catered around my birthday and also my general life. I really hope you’ll check the posts out as they come out, I spent a lot of time making the lists and formatting everything for maximum good content.

READING WRAP UP

This Is Not A Test by Courtney Summers– this was a very human look at the way teenagers would cope in the apocalypse, extremely dark and very upsetting, from the point of view of a suicidal girl. It did let me down in that I wasn’t fully immersed in the story, but it definitely picked up towards the end.

NENENE by Shizuko Totono– while I really wanted to love this, the massive age gap between the two characters really ruined it for me. It tries to make up for the age gap by saying the characters will wait till the main girl is 20, but that honestly makes me quite sick thinking that the only reason they haven’t done anything is because the rest of society are telling them it’s nasty, not because they have any understanding of the massive imbalance of power in that relationship.

The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin– I’ll be honest, I read this because of BTS’s Spring Day music video, but I’m glad I did. It’s a very dark look into a utopian-esque society that only thrives based on the suffering of a child. I really love the distant narrative voice in this piece.

It Only Happens In the Movies by Holly Bourne– this is one of the most disappointing reads of all time for me. I did a long review of this on my Goodreads breaking down issues I had with the characters and the narrative that really ruined the whole experience. I know I don’t drop star ratings anymore, but this was a definite 1 star.

The Case For Jamie by Brittany Cavallaro– This had probably the weakest beginning in the series, with it not picking up until the 160 or so page mark as it relied a lot on info-dumping about Charlotte’s life and didn’t really have much happen. However, the last 150 made up for the weak start, and I really ended up enjoying this and I cannot wait for the final book!

The Unbreakable Code by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman– I really didn’t enjoy this and I am sad. I’m pretty sure it’s a ‘me’ thing, for the narrative, but I will say that there’s a lot of telling instead of showing, which really does lessen my enjoyment as we don’t see characters have any major realisations bar a few.

By Night #7-#10 by John Allison– this series has flown by! There’s only two issues left now, and I’ll be very sad to see it go, but I definitely think it’s coming to its end.

Labyrinth Coronation #12 by Simon Spurrier– I AM DISTRAUGHT that this series has ended. So so upset. I’m not completely content with this conclusion because a character does something that seems very OOC for them, after their development throughout the series, but I don’t really know how I could have been 100% satisfied with a beloved series coming to a close.

Why Photographers Commit Suicide by Mary McCray– this is a poetry collection I’ve had for literal years, a lot based on space and Mars. I was disappointed with this one and didn’t really connect with it overall or gleam anything valuable from it, although there were a few decent poems in there.

Small Spaces by Katherine Arden– I love this! Very atmospheric and creepy middle grade horror about some kids, terrifying scarecrows, and a long history of mysterious deaths and disappearances.

Nuclear Winter Volume 1 by Caroline Breault– Nuclear Winter is a fun story about a Montreal full of mutants that is in its ninth Winter after a power plant exploded. I love Flavie, the main character, and the art style is perfect for a slice-of-life adventure full of mutants, partying and bagels!

The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell– God, I’m still scared of this book. It’s basically like the terror of the weeping angels, combined with commentary on female hysteria, and is one of the most Gothic settings I’ve ever read. It’s honestly a masterpiece.

Haikyuu!! Volumes 1- by Haruichi Furudate– This is a GOD TIER sports manga, and probably my favourite, volleyball is just great. I absolutely adore these characters and their dynamics, the competitions, the illustrations– it’s all amazing. I have watched the first season of the anime, which means I was already familiar with most of these volumes, but I honestly do prefer the manga over the anime and highly recommend it.

The Walking Dead Volume 2 by Robert Kirkman– OK writing although it’s nothing special, but the art style change was very evident and I highly dislike it. Has a terrible case of ‘tiny font’ that really ruins any reading experience for my short sighted ass, so I don’t know if I’ll carry on. I just don’t think I carry about the characters enough.

The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James– this completely blindsided me. It goes from a sci-fi romance to a sci-fi horror survival story, and I think it’s great. Definitely my favourite Lauren James, she truly is the queen of UKYA sci-fi stories. Apparently her next one is a soft-apocalypse novel, which, YES.

The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson– really disliked this. I think I’ve grown out of the picture perfect beautiful YA characters. Clark never leaves the house and never exercises but apparently has perfect abs and the most chiselled of jaws. It’s just unrealistic, fellas! It doesn’t appeal to me at all. Also suffers from a case of ‘long-book-itis’ and is at least 200 pages of unneeded scenes too long, and is very predictable.

Lore Olympus by Rachel Smithe– this is a very pretty adaptation of the abduction of Persephone myth. The art gets better the further you get in, and I really do love the personalities of these Gods and other miscellaneous mythological creatures personified (EXCEPT FOR APOLLO APOLLO SUCKS). Content warning for rape and victim blaming, as well as a character being roofied (unrelated to the rape, though).

Uzumaki by Junji Ito– very strong first two thirds, but a very dissatisfying conclusion. However it is suitably creepy and has stunning art, and Kirie and Shuichi have a great relationship that I loved seeing develop throughout the story.

Welcome To Wanderland #1-3 by Jackie Ball– such a lovely series! It’s about fantasy realms and theme parks, magic and rebel princesses, and is very great. Unfortunately #4 won’t be out for a while as the illustrator had to leave for health reasons, but I’m hoping the new illustrator will be able to give this series a good end when it eventually comes out!

Go For It, Nakamura! by Syundei– a very cute manga about gay sixteen year old Nakamura and his pursuit of Hirose, a boy in his class. While this doesn’t end with a romance, it’s still a soft read seeing these characters become friends, and I can only hope another volume will one day be released.

Coady and the Creepies by Liz Prince– not one of my favourites, but it was enjoyable to read. This follows triplets on the road with their punk rock band collecting pins from all the biggest punk venues in the country, and also has ghosts. Probably my favourite part was commentary on punk rock being inclusive and how so many dudebros have lost sight that the movement was built going against a a discriminatory regime, not upholding it!

I Want To Eat Your Pancreas by Yoru Sumino– this manga literally knocked me TF out for absolutely no reason at all other than wanting to purposefully break my heart. The last 100 pages made this one of my favourite manga of all time just for how slyly it managed to make me care about these characters.

When I Arrived At the Castle by Emily Carroll– an erotic, Gothic graphic novel from a literal master of her craft. I love everything Carroll puts out, although I don’t think this ranks above Through the Woods. It’s very unnerving and has wonderful art, although I’m still just a tad confused by it.

Nuclear Winter Volume 2 by Caroline Berault– I’m not putting this with volume 1 just because I didn’t like this one as much. It moved way too quickly and I wasn’t as invested in the storyline. However, I do enjoy seeing older-younger sister dynamics, and Flavie and her younger sister Elsie really reminded me of how I am with my younger sister.

Teen Dog by Jake Lawrence– an incredible, quirky coming-of-age comic with anthropomorphic animals, best friends, chess, prom, and a dope pug called Thug Pug! I really loved this, it’s one of my new favourite all-time reads.

Honey So Sweet Volume 1 by Amu Megura– this was OK; not my favourite shoujo manga, and I’m not a big fan of this kind of art style, but it was fun to read and I like the softness of the main boy!

Junji Ito’s Cat Diary: Yon & Mu by Junji Ito– SO TRUE TO LIVING WITH CATS. Cannot express how much I could relate to this, I giggled so much. Ito and his wife do have a little bit at the back talking about Yon’s passing, however, so prepare yourself for that, I ended up crying.

Fullmetal Alchemist Volume 9 by Hiromu Arakawa– I don’t want to talk about it. I’m heartbroken this series is over. I loved this ending, but I’m heartbroken. I cried so many tears of joy, especially at the ending it gives Hohenheim.

Smooth Criminals Volume 1 by Kiwi Smith– another OK read! It wasn’t really stand out in comparison to a lot of the other comics I picked up this month, but it’s a quick read, and it has sapphic spies and hackers, if that’s your jam!

Turf Wars Volume 2 and 3 by Michael Dante DiMartino– Finally picked these two volumes up after procrastinating for months! It’s a really cheesy and much deserved conclusion to this graphic novel series, and I’m very much looking forward to the next series coming out. I’m keeping my hopes out for Wu to return, I miss him.

Bungo Stray Dogs Volume 1 by Kafka Asagiri– Very funny detective agency manga where all the characters are inspired by famous literary authors, each possessing powers that aids them investigations. It quickly gets into the main arc and villains. My main issue is that it has that creepy manga trope of having that sibling relationship that’s a bit too close, just for laughs, and it’s something I absolutely despise, so it kind of ruined how much I was loving it for an issue.

My Hero Academia Volume 16 by Kohei Horikoshi– it’s the start of the Overhaul arc, properly! Some decent character development in here, especially for Tamaki, Kirishima and Fatgum, who are the ultimate team, to be honest.

The Avant-Guards #1 to #5 by Carly Usdin– Carly Usdin genuinely writes some of the best diverse comic series currently. I love this as a sports comic, although I wish there were more issues to develop the characters and their relationships gradually as it does come across as quite rushed at points!

No.6 Volume 1 and 2 by Atsuko Asano– I really love the anime, so I figured it was about time to read the manga! It’s really fast moving, with great characters and a wonderful breakdown of the Utopia/Dystopia dynamic, and I really enjoy it. Shion is genuinely one of the best characters in manga in my opinion.

Faithless #1 by Brian Azzarello– A very dark new series about a woman who experiments in magic and accidentally summons something very dark. It’s strange and unsettling, and I really loved this first issue!

Slam Volume 1 by Pamela Ribon– This wasn’t that great, to be honest. It’s told in a very third person voice that stopped me from ever connecting with the characters, and although I love the roller derby parts and enjoyed the art, it’s not really a standout comic.

And finally, I read the Save Me Webtoon! Pardon my French, but this was so fucking good, and it’s really reminding me why I love both friendship-focused stories and time loop narratives. I think the art is great and I love the story, but I would not recommend this if you’re unfamiliar with the BTS cinematic universe and basic theories. Not all theories- I only knew basics so I could form an opinion on timelines, conclusions, etc.- but just the basics on the time loop theory. I talk more about all this later on in this post, though!

And my June TBR Jar pick is…. HUNGER MAKES ME A MODERN GIRL by Carrie Brownstein!

ESSAYS/ARTICLES

I read this article analysing BTS’s Spring Day, one of my favourite music videos of all time, and it really hit me hard. BTS in general have stunning music videos, so I highly recommend them for anyone who wants interesting visuals and/or a brand new narrative to invest themselves in with the BTS ‘cinematic’ universe.

TV SHOWS/MOVIES/VIDEOS

BTS’s Spring Day music video. Are any of you surprised?

THIS AMAZING CYPHER PT.3 ANIMATION. There are so many little easter eggs! Fans are amazing.

Another BTS video: their Go Go dance practice video is amazing. They all dress up as Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

Literally my whole month was spent watching BTS videos. Their whole cinematic universe with their music videos? INCREDIBLE. It starts with the uncut version of I Need U (content warnings for most of the videos discussing suicide, abuse and has a lot of violence), and I realised later on once I’d watched them that the Japanese versions of some of the songs are part of the series! You can find playlists and lists online to help you navigate which videos to watch first. I look at Spring Day as being the conclusion to the cinematic universe with Jin finally saving them all by helping them save themselves, as dramatic as it all sounds.

MUSIC I’VE ENJOYED

I basically spent all month listening to BTS. Particular favourites include Silver Spoon/Baepsae, Answer: Love Myself, Mikrokosmos, Cypher Pt.4, and GoGo!

Nightmare by Halsey is top notch, I got really into Halsey’s hopeless fountain kingdom again this month literally a day before Nightmare came out, so I recommend her! Obviously Boy With Luv is great too, I decided to get into BTS just because the Boy With Luv MV was so great and now look at me!