#avery peak

[livelovecaliforniadreams]

[lyrakanefanatic]

okay so ive seen some people talking about lyra’s character and how she “isn’t normal” and is smarter than a “normal” girl but… that’s the whole point ☠️

for all the chapters lyra talks about how she has literally been pretending to be normal for the past 3. YEARS. she talks about how she was a “happy, normal teen” until the hawthorne name becomes popular in the news. her life goes off the rails, and her sleeping through lectures, taking a test based on how the questions were worded, and her quitting dance is a result of this.

and the test. i know it seems weird that she was able to “figure out the code” and take the test that way, but she gives a explanation why. her being able to not see pictures and instead read words and numbers is what makes it so easy for her to find answer from a multiple choice test without knowing the material. because the truth is, lyra hasn’t been normal since avery became inherited. her breaking away from everything she loves, her family, her friends, dance, and not being able to sleep at night because of the nightmares, isn’t just for fun. lyra’s brain works in this way as a trauma response to suddenly being able to remember her fathers death clear as day. plus, cmon, IT WAS A 10 QUESTION TEST!! you guys are acting like she’s avery, acing a teachers impossible test. some multiple test questions are worded in a way that almost pushes you towards the answer.

also… she literally cannot be normal. how do you expect her to be a contestant in the game if her brain doesn’t work this way?? im sorry, but she wouldn’t last. there are millions of people who attempt to be a contestant, and only 7 get picked. lyra has to be at least a bit smart to survive against other experienced contestants, like rohan for example.

lyra isn’t normal anymore. she outright says this, and knows that her running off to an out of state college, neglecting the one thing she loves most, (dance) and leaving her family while also barely calling isn’t because she was normal. it was because she couldn’t stand to be around the people she loved anymore. because that’s what happens when you’re suddenly reminded of the single most traumatizing event you’ve ever experienced in your life.

but also i love lyra and believe she could no no harm soo 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[riddles-n-games]

So my friend @hathorneheiress has helpfully posted that Indigo books has a free preview of The Grandest Game and I went to read the available chapters. If I'm being honest, the prologue legit sounded like I was reading another flashback sequence with Jameson and Tobias. I also can tell that Lyra comes from the same sort of place as Avery, maybe a different life and other struggles but still same gig. We've seen this.

In all honesty, I keep coming back to this fear that JLB is just going to ruin what she already has with the current four books and the characters there. If the characters literally sound like the same characters she just finished hashing out and claims to be leaving behind, then I believe that as a reader, I am going to find myself constantly living in the past with The Inheritance Games books and the old characters as I read this book. I don't think I'll even be able to see them as separate characters because I might just confuse them for Avery or Jameson. I don't want to be a Debbie Downer but realistically, this might end up making our new mains carbon copies of the old and why should they? If she already took it upon herself to write a new series with three new main characters, they deserve to be fleshed out properly and not to sound like Jameson, Avery, and girl Xander.

And the scenes? I already see the literal sequence play by play being the same as Avery's start in TIG. Lyra deserves better. Rohan deserves better. Gigi and Savannah deserve better. Look, I may not want to go into this book with preconceived notions but The Brothers Hawthorne gave us the real preview. We already have a feel for Rohan, Gigi, and Savannah. We said that Rohan is another Jameson, Gigi is a mix of Xander AND Jameson and Savannah is girl Grayson as stated by Xander himself. But from the looks of it, Lyra will be a mix of Avery and Grayson. That's why I HATE that I keep getting feelings of doubt and fear regarding my expectations for The Grandest Game.

Btw here is the link to the Indigo Books preview:

The Grandest Game: Indigo Exclusive Edition.

[screencapsoffunhaus]

[the-shark-is-a-mammal]

Current Flash run is the best ongoing DC has at the moment yall are just haters

[zombiified]

yaaay

[muncaster]

books i read this year ranked top to bottom from fave to least fave ft. Strangers (who was hangin out throughout all of these)

[synonymroll648]

ok so i made the mistake of thinking about quil’s keefitz fic and. yeah i’m being emo over keefitz and bodies of water again- 

i just. i want keefe to think of fitz every time he sees a lakeshore. 

every time he sees the sun over the calm water. i want keefe to be unable to escape all the days the two of them would spend splashing around and laughing in everglen’s lake as kids. i want him to remember days spent finding cool rocks, and seeing who could dive deeper than the other, and that one time fitz threw biana in the lake because siblings will be siblings, and all the splashing matches, and the times where keefe would pretend to be a fish - in water and out of water - just to see fitz laugh, and the evenings where they’d just float on their backs and listen to the birds chirp and chat idly. i want keefe to be able to shove the aching absence of all of that aside until he sees a still lake surrounded by trees, and then i want it to bubble up until he has to turn away, run away. because keefe can’t forget about how the lake was always still until they’d jump in, and fitz isn’t there to jump in with him anymore, so there’s no use in jumping at all.

i want fitz to think of keefe every time he sees a seashore. 

every time he watches a wave collide with the sand, whether it be gentle or pounding. i want him to think about all the times that keefe asked about surfing after fitz slipped up and mentioned that humans have ocean sports like surfing, all the pleading puppy eyes keefe shot him, because he wanted to try it someday. i want fitz to think about how keefe would talk about diving to see the ocean fish and the ocean rocks, and how close he used to hold the idea to his heart, even though he never admitted it to keefe. i want fitz to remember how he was the one who taught keefe how to swim, and how keefe was so proud of becoming a stronger swimmer in the long run, and wondering if it helps keefe out in the waves. i want him to remember all the times that keefe drew him out of academia hell and into the lake to wind down, all the times that he looked at keefe in the lake and knew he was special enough that he’d remember little moments like those far into the future. and then i want fitz to remember that he’s staring at an ocean, and the ocean’s just for keefe, because it’s always crashing into the shore and only keefe is brave enough to embrace that. 

i want them to have irrevocable impacts on each other, even if they’ve left each other in the dust. even when the familiar water soaking their skin is gone. even when the familiarity between the two of them is gone.

[getinthefuckingcarkitten]

You know who else is Alpha Bitch + Unloved Freak? Whitney

HmmMMMMMmm i mean. I guess u could say that but i feel like Whitney has actual friends and doesn't really need to buy people into making her company. Even a PC who picks Whit as a LI has an actual relationship with them that is reciprocated in their fuckedupness. Whitney has a LOT of issues but being bitter and lonely isn't really one of them imo

[itwoodbeprefect]

watching a show i've already seen (nashville), hoping that this time it might turn out differently (will signs with reyna)

[lyrakanefanatic]

lyra: how does grayson, an arrogant, immigrant, orphan, bastard, WHORESON, somehow endorse THOMAS JEFFERSON-

oh my GOD she was out for blood in this scene ☠️☠️☠️😭

AND THE FACT THAT SHE KEPT GOING AFTERWARDS TOO LIKE GIVE IT A REST HOLY ☠️☠️😭

although to be fair, i would act the same way. like wdym he literally hand sent me an invitation to the grandest game, and then the second i arrive he acts like im invisible and straight up ignores me??? I WOULD BE THROWING HANDSSS ISTG 🤬🤬🤬

LIKE DAMN GRAYSON THIS ISNT SECOND GRADE. UR 22 YEARS OLD U CAN TALK TO A GIRL U HAVE A CRUSH ON. 🙄

LIKE THE FACT THAT LYRA WOULD BE SITTING IN THAT CHOPPER STARING AT GRAYSON AND TRYING HER BEST NOT TO LOOK AT HIM AND THEN SHE’D SWITCH UP AND SAY “i hate him and his bitchass grandfather 🤬”

AND ALSO I KNOWWW JAMESON NOTICED THE FACT THAT THEY WERE IGNORING EACH OTHER. LIKE THAT MUST BE SO AWKWARD IM CRYINGGG THROW THE WHOLE BOOK AWAY 😭😭 (im joking, the second i come into contact with it i will quite literally devour it whole.)

[rowansugar]

Sneak peak at the first page of my graphic novel, Avery and the Fairy Circle (coming April 1st), and an ode to my hometown :)

[roseguided]

quinn has several piercings ! most of them are on her ears , but she has a tongue piercing as well as both of her nipples.

[astrologysaysno]

I need idol Shang Qinghua to be manifested.

Give me an AU where Qinghua used to be trained as an idol but never got to debut and got saddled with trainee debt. And now in his next life, it's just him inexplicably serving out pop songs millenias ahead of his time, and everyone is so confused by him.

Let me have the former Qing Jing Peak biting his paperwork after not picking Shang Qinghua as a disciple only for him to be an amazing singer with a bunch of songs from foreign lands in his arsenal. Have this become a one-sided rivalry with Shen Jiu trying to one-up SQH and trying to understand where these songs (K-pop and soft indie girl music) are coming from. Watch Shang Qinghua as he plays extremely sad songs (Laufey and Avery Lynch) about experiences of love and losing it.

I just know Mobei-Jun would love to be serenaded. He finds a drawer full of love songs and thinks the songs are about him. Or finding absolutely devastating music about heartbreak and thinking he has neglected Shang Qinghua.

(Neither is true, It's just Shang Qinghua writing down song lyrics before he forgets them again.)

[unconventional-lawnchair]

Little Lupin {Blurb}

James Potter x Lupin!Reader

Part 2 - Part 3

AN: I wrote this on my lunch break, so it's not proof read. Just needed it out of my head RIP.

WC: 1313

“Mate! We are bloody brilliant!” Sirius bellowed out, getting applause from a few of the other red-robes. “Mate! Mate?”

Sirius’s shouts slowly lowered and he looked at James curiously, who was simply staring across the grand hall with heart eyes.

The clatter and hum of students and professors fell on his deaf ears. News of one of the Marauders' newest pranks on Slytherin had sent the hall into a frenzy of giggles and explosive laughter. Watching as the poor Slytherin tried to hide their red hair, the Gryffindors were practically doubled over. Sirius brandishing their win socially while James remained in his own little world.

Eyes on {Y/N} Lupin, who stuck out like a sore thumb. You looked around at your fellow green-robed seatmates and made a playful jab at Dorcas, who then threw a bun at you. Ignoring the glares from Snape and Avery, who were even more pissed that you didn't fall victim to your brother’s trick, you always managed to find some humor in the situation.

Even Regulus Black had his hair dyed; not that he didn't use a potion to change it back instantly. His usual icy demeanor was barely ruffled, but he shot a glance towards you, a mix of curiosity and annoyance. It was no secret that being related to Remus Lupin put {Y/N} in a peculiar position within Slytherin House. Unlike Regulus, she refused to delve deeper than necessary into mediocrity.

"Honestly, you'd think they'd come up with something more original.” You quipped, your eyes twinkling with mischief as you deftly dodged another flying bun.

Dorcas laughed, "Maybe next time they'll get you too, Lupin."

Your shouts across the hall faded further out as Sirius hit James on the shoulder.

“James!” He laughed and James shot up with a loopy smile, glasses sloppy on his face.

“What?” He cheeked, sticking his tongue to his cheek and stealing a glance at you again.

“Oh dude, don't tell me.” Sirius smirked.

James's cheeks flushed slightly as he tried to play it cool, pushing his glasses up to sit properly on his nose. "What are you on about, Pads?" He smirked, a hint of defensiveness in his voice.

Sirius waggled his eyebrows suggestively. "You're gone, mate. Absolutely smitten with {Y/N}, aren't you?"

James's eyes widened, and he quickly looked around to make sure no one was listening in on their conversation. Wrapping his arm around Sirius and yanking him down so they were closer to the table. "Keep your voice down!" He scolded, though his tone was more embarrassed than angry. "It's not like that."

Sirius grinned, like he had just learned the secret of a lifetime. James knew he was screwed. "Sure, sure. You’ve been staring at her for the past ten minutes like she's the Snitch and you’re about to win the Quidditch Cup.”

James opened his mouth to retort, but the words died on his lips as he caught another glimpse of you, laughing and shoving Evan Rosier’s shoulder was he inspected your hair playfully. He couldn't help the small smile that tugged on his lips at your smile, he couldn't even bring himself to be jealous, he'd play with your hair too if you'd let him.

James glanced back at Sirius when he realized he had zoned out again, looking like a guilty puppy as he smiled up at him, talking far louder then he intended to. “You know, Remus’s sister.. she's fit, yeah?”

As if Merlin was having a laugh at their expense, two large hands grabbed their shoulders. Remus peaked his head between them with a chillingly sweet smile, tooth and all.

“I'll cut your eyes out, James.”

James's face went a shade paler as he felt Remus's grip tighten on his shoulders. He gulped audibly, trying to muster a nervous laugh, but it came out as more of a squeak.

"Moony! I-I didn't see you there," James stammered, his eyes wide with a bright nervous smile, trying to play it off.

Remus's smile didn't falter, but his eyes were steely. "Oh, I bet you didn't.” He said, his voice calm but hiding a threat. "Now, what was that about my sister being 'fit'?"

Sirius, deciding to abuse his power as boyfriend, leaned forward to smirk at Remus. “She is though, yeah? It's the Lupin genes. Glad I got mine when I did.”

Remus glared down at Sirius with a scandalized look.

"Sirius.” Remus practically growled through gritted teeth, "I can deal with you later. Right now, I'm more concerned about our dear James."

James looked pleadingly at Sirius, silently begging him to stop making the situation worse. Sirius, however, was having far too much fun to let it go.

"Oh I bet you will.” He smirked and looked Remus up and down before leaning back into his hand. “Come on, Moony.” Sirius chuckled with a playful grin. "It's not like Prongs is planning on asking her out. He's just… appropriating her beauty.”

“Sirius-” James hissed before they were all interrupted.

You had walked up, with a playful glare and a bright smile. “You boys are ridiculous. When I let you into the Slytherin commons I thought it would just be a handful of us. Everyone? You dyed everyone's hair? You laughed in disbelief.

Sirius smirked, crossing his arms. “No clue what you're on about, bird. Do you, Remus?”

“Not a clue.” Remus hummed, playing along with Sirius's game of plausible deniability. Still glaring at James.

“Do you, James?” Sirius then looked down at James who was giving that same love sick look, a million miles away. James snapped back to reality, his eyes widening as he realized you were standing right there. He stammered for a moment, the color returning to his face tenfold. “Uhm- nope,” His voice cracked and he looked like he wanted to die. Looking down at his plate absolutely ready to jump into the black lake.

You couldn't help but laugh at the sight of James looking so disjointed. "It's alright, James. Next time, maybe don't make me guilty by lack of evidence?” You laughed, gesturing to your hair with a teasing wink, though you had no idea just how much that affected him.

James's cheeks flushed even more, if that was possible, and he muttered, "Ya, yeah agreed, {Y/N}."

You curled your eyebrow at him and your smirk deepened. Instead of tease him further, you nodded and turned your attention to Remus. “Hey, Rem, can you help me with my transfiguration study today?”

“Why would I do that?” Remus smirked as you gave a helpless scoff.

“Well.. if you don't, I'll tell Sirius on you.” You challenged and Remus looked down at Sirius as he gave a dramatic gasp.

“Do as she says, Remus, we'd hate for that to happen.” Sirius chuckled and you smirked triumphantly.

“I'm still not done with you.” Remus grumbled to Sirius before he looked at James. “You either.”

“Thank you Rem!” You chirped as turned to leave, meeting up with Dorcas and Pandora at the entrance of the grand hall.

The second the grand doors closed behind you Sirius nearly lost it as he fell over laughing.

Remus covered his mouth and snickered as well as James flushed and hid his face in his hands.

“Merlin! You practically proposed to Lily Evans but you can't even look her in the eyes!?” Sirius fell back and Remus was quick to catch him, equally amused.

James groaned, his face still buried in his hands. "You're not helping, Pads.” He groaned, absolutely mortified, his voice muffled.

Remus shook his head, though he couldn't hide the amusement in his eyes. "I think what Sirius is trying to say, is you need to relax, James. {Y/N} isn't going to bite your head off."

“At least not with that attitude.” Sirius cheeked and earned a hard smack from Remus.

“I'll end you both.”

[sierratoninsims]

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a super cute dark academia lookbook for day 2 of @msmiki1218’s CAS challenge! cc linked below cut! <3

hair: @simstrouble - bedelia hairstyle top: @serenity-cc - avery sweater accessory top: @trillyke - fairytale accessory top pants: @clumsyalienn - mia pants tights: @serenity-cc - antonia tights shoes: @jius-sims - bowknot platform loafers socks: @joliebean - peak performance socks earrings: @caio-cc - pomodoro earrings hair bow: @daylifesims - dove hollywood ribbon rings: @arethabee - mia rings nose piercing: @adrienpastel-blog - urban homage add-ons eyeshadow:  eyeliner: @crypticsim - celine eyeliner eyelashes: @mmsims - maxis match v4 blush: @chewybutterfly - flutter blush lipstick: @twisted-cat - spiceberry lipstick skin overlay: @twisted-cat - lara skin mouth highlights: @emmibouquet - matte smooth skin overlay skintone: @lamatisse - bare skintones freckles: @twisted-cat - dewy freckles babyhairs: @ceeproductions - snatched edges fullbody blush: @thepeachyfaerie - hint of color fullbody blush chest tattoo: @nekochan-simmer - yara tattoo