#crescent ice

[meadow-of-daisies-and-lavender]

This is an off the wall question I'm sending to my mutuals and friends so don't be alarmed, I haven't been hacked. I think I'll call it Weird Ask Wednesdays. This might turn into a regular thing... (Can you tell that I'm bored?)

If you were to choose to be a certain type of ice cube. What kind of ice cube would you be? You can show pictures for reference if you want.

-xoxo

Okay apparently there are SEVERAL different types of ice. Which is hilarious to me because there's such a science behind which one to use. There are between 20 and 74,963 forms of ice. For the sake of this, I'll be examining the following primary seven types.

If I had to pick any of these to be in my drinks, I'd pick the nugget ice. It melts super fast, cools off the drink, and if it ends up in my mouth I can chew it. I also don't need that much ice so it's perfect.

HOWEVER THE QUESTION IS NOT WHAT I WOULD USE IN A DRINK IT IS WHICH WOULD I BE.

Under these considerations, I need ice that is built to last. I tend to remain level headed in stressful situations and would thus not melt under pressure. I also need ice that does its job efficiently. That doesn't mean perfectly, but gets the job done fast. I also would be 100% ice because to be anything else would be LIES. HOW CAN YOU BE ICE IF YOU ARE IN A STATE OF LIQUID WATER??

Clears throat.

In conclusion, the best ice to represent me is crescent Ice. She's not perfect, but she's effective, efficient, 100% ice, and unique to regular cubed ice, yet not so far removed from the almost crescent ice of our freezers (well those who have ice makers). Crescent ice is a staple in restaurants and is dependable to get the job done with a subtle flair.

RB with what kind of ice you would be.

Npt: @itsagrimm @ethereal-night-fairy @jedipoodoo @halfmoth-halfman

[ice-eaters-anonymous]

[choccy-milky]

✨ pokémon AU! 🔴✨ clora is mainly fairy & psychic (bc shes sweet but also smart) whereas seb trends towards fire/dark (even tho i only ended up giving him 1 dark pokemon...shhh) i originally gave him a houndour, bc dark + guard dog was such a perfect combo for him, but arcanine ALSO suits him and is way cuter so i had to go with that 🥹 and i had to fit in a raven and a snake pokemon somewhere bc...cmon🥰 BAHAHA

TYSM to the anon who inspired this!! it was so much fun

[merwgue]

Sarah J. Maas: The Queen of Broken Women and Savior Men — A Deep Dive into Internalized Misogyny and Bad Writing

Sarah J. Maas is often hailed as one of the most popular fantasy writers of our time. Her series A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) and Throne of Glass have millions of devoted fans, and it's not uncommon to see her name thrown around in discussions of "strong female characters." But when you take a closer look, a disturbing pattern emerges: almost every female character in her books is traumatized, broken, or impoverished, and it’s always the men who swoop in to fix them. There’s an underlying current of internalized misogyny that not only seeps into her stories but actively shapes the narrative. What’s worse? She can’t seem to write a truly independent woman character. Let’s break down why Maas’s writing is, at its core, problematic, unoriginal, and deeply flawed.

The Argument: Internalized Misogyny Wrapped in Fantasy

First, let’s address the root of the problem: Maas seems to believe that a woman can’t be strong unless she’s been torn apart by life in the most brutal ways. In her books, trauma is a prerequisite for strength, but only if a man is there to help the heroine overcome it. This trope is not only tired but also harmful. Maas constantly reinforces the idea that women need to be broken down to their lowest points in order to be "worthy" of a male savior.

When you strip away the fantasy elements, what you're left with is a pattern that closely resembles an old-fashioned, patriarchal narrative where women must endure suffering before being saved by a knight in shining armor. The "knight" might take the form of a High Lord, a warrior, or an assassin, but at the end of the day, Maas's female characters can never truly save themselves.

Feyre Archeron: The Poster Child of Trauma and Savior Worship

Let’s begin with Feyre Archeron from ACOTAR. She starts as a poor, broken young woman who sacrifices everything for her family, only to be thrust into a world of fae politics and violence. Feyre's trauma begins with the infamous “beast” Tamlin, and continues under the thumb of Amarantha, who tortures her in unimaginably brutal ways. But as if that weren’t enough, Maas ensures that Feyre's psychological scars run deep, so that Rhysand can swoop in and heal her. Oh, and let's not forget her trauma-induced depression after being trapped under the Mountain and made into High Fae against her will.

Sure, Feyre finds strength eventually, but only after Rhysand pulls her from the brink of despair. He doesn’t just help her heal—he remakes her. Feyre's arc quickly becomes about how Rhysand’s love, protection, and endless patience help her find herself. It’s through his intervention that she becomes powerful. Where is the agency? Where is the true independence? Feyre is never allowed to rise on her own—her entire arc is built on the shoulders of a man’s intervention.

Her “strength” is conditional, tethered to a man’s support. Without Rhysand, who is Feyre? Apparently, no one of consequence.

Nesta Archeron: The Angry, Broken Woman Who Needs a Man to Save Her

If Feyre’s story wasn’t enough, let’s talk about Nesta Archeron, who is possibly the most obvious example of Maas’s inability to write a truly independent woman. Nesta starts off as angry, bitter, and deeply traumatized by her experiences. She’s lashing out at everyone, and in A Court of Silver Flames, we see her spiraling into self-destructive behavior.

So how does Maas handle this? By sending Nesta off to be “fixed.” Cassian—ever-patient, ever-ready to rescue the broken woman—steps in as her savior. He helps her train, helps her heal, and becomes the crutch she needs to finally face her demons. The message here is clear: Nesta cannot save herself. She needs a man, a warrior, a male who can handle her anger and tame it.

What’s infuriating is that Nesta is never allowed to be strong on her own terms. Instead, Maas reduces her arc to one of forced rehabilitation, where male intervention (and sex) is the ultimate cure for all her pain. Cassian’s constant hovering, watching her every move, isn’t empowering—it's infantilizing. Once again, Maas reinforces the tired trope of the broken woman who needs a man to show her the way.

Aelin Galathynius: The Assassin Queen Who Still Needs Saving

Now, let’s shift to Throne of Glass. Aelin Galathynius is arguably Maas’s most “powerful” female character. She’s a queen, an assassin, and one of the most skilled fighters in the realm. And yet… Maas can’t seem to let her be powerful on her own. Aelin spends much of her time in Queen of Shadows and Empire of Storms either being captured, tortured, or emotionally crippled by the weight of her destiny. For all her strength, she’s constantly needing Rowan—her male savior—to guide her, protect her, or just plain save her from herself.

In Kingdom of Ash, Aelin is literally chained and tortured for months. And while this is meant to be a testament to her resilience, it’s just another example of Maas putting her female characters through hell so that men can come to their rescue. Rowan is once again her knight, her protector, the one who will fight to free her. Even when Aelin saves herself, it’s with the help of a man or because of the love a man has for her.

What happened to the assassin queen who was capable of taking down armies? Oh, right—she’s been reduced to a woman who can only triumph if a man is at her side.

Bryce Quinlan: Party Girl Turned… You Guessed It, Traumatized Heroine

Bryce from Crescent City is another classic Maas creation. She’s a party girl, carefree and wild, until trauma strikes, and she’s forever changed. Cue the entrance of Hunt, her male protector who steps in to help her navigate her grief, her trauma, and the dangerous world she now inhabits. Bryce may have a sharp tongue and fierce attitude, but Maas makes sure that she is broken enough to need a man to save her.

Hunt becomes the anchor in Bryce’s life, and once again, the pattern repeats itself: Bryce cannot face her demons alone. She cannot be strong without a man by her side. Her trauma is the driving force behind her character development, and Maas wastes no time in ensuring that Hunt is always there to steady her when she falters.

Villainous Women: The Ones with Power Get Punished

Let’s also talk about the women in Maas’s books who do have power—Amarantha, Maeve, Ianthe, the list goes on. These women are almost always villains, and what makes them villainous? They’re powerful, independent, and don’t need men to define them. Amarantha, for all her cruelty, is a ruler in her own right. Maeve, a queen, is feared and respected. And what does Maas do to them? She tears them down, punishing them for their independence, for daring to claim power in a world where only men are allowed to hold it without consequence.

These villainous women are never given depth beyond their cruelty, and they’re almost always defeated by men. Maas’s treatment of powerful women in her books reinforces the idea that a woman’s strength, when unchecked by a man, is dangerous and unnatural. It’s not just lazy writing—it’s deeply misogynistic.

Conclusion: Sarah J. Maas, the Fantasy Author Who Can’t Write Women

So, what’s the takeaway? Sarah J. Maas is a writer who consistently undermines her female characters’ independence and autonomy. Her female leads are traumatized, broken, and only find true strength when a man steps in to save them. The pattern is clear, and it’s damaging. Maas’s world is one where women are only allowed to rise if they have a male savior by their side, and any woman who seeks power independently is punished for it.

This is not empowerment. This is not feminism. This is internalized misogyny at its finest, wrapped up in a pretty package of fae magic and romance.

Maas’s inability to write an independent woman character is a glaring flaw in her work, and it’s time we stop praising her for perpetuating harmful, outdated tropes. If she ever wants to write truly strong female characters, she needs to stop leaning on trauma as a crutch and allow women to find their own strength—without a man’s help.

Until then, Maas’s writing will remain a problematic ode to broken women and their savior men, with little room for genuine female empowerment.

Inspired by @extremely-judgemental , I loved their post!!! Please check it out meringues❤️❤️

[ruhnlidiasworld]

Ruhn with “that Night Court dude” HE DOESN'T GIVE A FUCK ABT RHYSAND HE'S ONE OF US THAT'S WHY I LOVE HIM

[cassianandfenrysaremyboyos]

Ok but Bryce is actually really funny here lmao

[dreamtreat]

@maecakesmnl on ig

[fullcravings]

Empty Tomb Cinnamon Rolls

[quiltofstars]

The Sadr Region, IC 1318 // Jan Michel Kroll

The bright star just below center is none other than Sadr (γ Cygni), a quadruple star system about 1,800 light years away. The primary is a yellow-white supergiant star almost 200 times the size of the Sun and radiating 33,000 times its light. The name comes from the Arabic word ṣadr meaning "chest".

Also nearby in this image is the Butterfly Nebula (next to Sadr) and the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888, right of center).

[mia-nina-lilly]

Quão acuada Nestha está.

Quando Nestha diz a Bryce que é melhor cooperar, você pode ter achado que ela quis dizer isso ameaçadoramente, mas pare para pensar. Depois de todo o abuso em ACoSF, é bastante possível que Nes tenha dito isso porque ela tentou ir contra o IC e falhou. Quebraram-na ao distorcer a verdade tantas vezes, tanto que ela começou a simplesmente aceitar na maior parte das vezes.

How cornered Nesta is.

When Nestha tells Bryce it's better to cooperate, you might have thought she meant it threateningly, but think about it. After all the abuse in ACoSF, it's quite possible that Nes said that because she tried to go against the IC and failed. They broke her by twisting the truth so many times, so much so that she started to just accept most of the time.

[jazforthesoul]

as the hiatus drags on, ive just started to draw waning crescent in various situations. anyways they r ice skating 2gether. not pictured is lizzie falling, ava laughing at her, and then lizzie pulling ava down when she offers her hand to help her get up.

[decadentpostnachos-evil-twin]

I just accidentally spoiled the end of hosab for myself. I am furious.

Why?

Sarah Janet is so immensely obsessed with the Inner Circle and most of all Rhysand, that she seriously just made this whole thing into a crossover? I didn't read exactly what happened at the end, but I saw that Rhysand was in it, and I am so dissappointed. Like, give us a break from that walking red flag, please. At this point, I can see how hofas is gonna go, she's just gonna make everyone suck Rhysie piecees dick again, because she's weirdly obsessed with her own plothole retcon of a badly ass written character.

I like Crescent City more than Acotar, for the sole fact that the inner circle is not in it, because I'm not normally a fan of fantasy and modern fusion.

Like, I'm not saying the idea of a multiverse is a bad thing per se, it's really not. But starting it off by making Bryce magically appear in the Night Court? No, give me Bryce plopping up in the Autumn Court and realizing that Eris looks weirdly like her father. Give me Bryce appearing in Terrassen. Or literally anywhere but there, because not everything revolves around Rhysand the red flag and his Court of ick, bigger ick and ickiest.

Next point. Ruhn looking like Rhysand? Noo, seriously, no. Like, leave my baby alone so he can be his own fucking person and not look like a 500 year old weird ass psycho guy. That's just gonna be Ruhn's whole character in hofas, because he LoOkS LiKe rHyS. Fuck no.

And it's a rabbithole. And I shamefully admit that I fell into it. And saw people shipping Bryce with Azriel? Like hell no. Hell no. No. No. No.

In conclusion: I am angry. Thank you for coming to my anger talk.

[moldyycheese]

can you please draw sephiroth, angeal, and genesis going out for ice cream bc nothibg bad ever happened to them and theyre all so happy and mentally sound and yeah :)

This took me so long to finish, but I finally finished it!

(Does Genesis being a bitch count as them being happy?)

[acourtofquestions]

I am a descendant of Ranthia Drahl, Queen of Embers. She is with me now and I am not afraid. My friends are behind me, and I will protect them. My friends are with me and I am not afraid. My friends are with me and I am not afraid.

My friends are with me and I am not afraid.

[do-you-think-im-spoopy]

If you...

Love: Nesta, Lucien, Lidia, Chaol, Tharion, Manon

Hate: Aelin, The IC

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