#crier's war edit

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have been doing mini’s femslashfeb prompts for 2024… smiling ! i haven’t posted anything for them because all ive been doing is messy sketches to get the day by day prompts but it’s honestly been really fun… and also helpful to my art process. and i get to revisit a lot of my fav ships from over the years !! so a double win !

[eklaize]

Book recs?

Hey capri community! I would love to hear some book recs from you! Setting: prefer fantasy/otherworldly/period over the real current world.

Gender doesn't really matter, there can be romance and spice (slowburn is always fun). Can have darker topics if done well.

Most importantly I really want to feel what the characters experience. Can be love/deep connection, fear/panic or whatever emotion but I want to gasp or laugh when reading… It's really hard to describe.

Pacat gave all that to me, but it's hard to find in other books so far. (Freya's A Marvellous Light was one of the ones that managed to do it, the second book less so tho, haven't read the third yet.)

So if anyone has a recommendation, please drop it in the comments. 👉👈 ----------------------------------------

EDIT: OMG thank you so much for all the recommendations! I compiled them in alphabetical order, so other people can refer to the list in case they need a recommendation as well:

A-Z (☑ read / ☐ not yet read /📜 currently reading)

☐ A Ballad for slayers & Monsters - Rita A Rubin ☐ A bone in his teeth - Kellen Graves ☐ A Gentleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel - KJ Charles ☐ A Master of Djinn - P. Djeli Clark ☐ A Spear cuts through water - Simon Jimenez ☐ A Strange and Stubborn Endurance - Foz Meadows ☐ A taste of Gold and Iron - Alexandria Rowland ☐ All for the game - Nora Sakavic ☐ Angels & man - Nicolás Rafael ☐ Angels before man - Nicolás Rafael ☐ Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu -Tang Jiu Qing ☐ Beacon Hill Sorcerer series -Sheena Jolie ☐ Blood Over Bright Haven - M. L. Wang ☐ Crier's War - Nina Varela ☑ Dark Rise - C.S.Pacat ☐ Glitterland - Alexis Hall ☐ Heaven Official's Blessing Mo Xiang Tong Xiu ☐ Iron Breakers Trilogy - Zaya Feli ☐ Long Live Evil - Sarah Rees Brennan ☐ Lymond Chronicles - Dorothy Dunnett ☐ Iron Widow - Xiran Jay Zhao ☐ Murderbot Series - Martha Wells ☐ Nightrunner Series - Lynn Flewelling ☐ of Knights and Books - Rita A Rubin ☐ Parasol Protectorate - Gail Carriger ☑ Priory of the Orange Tree - Samantha Shannon ☐ Realm of the Elderlings/Farseer Trilogy - Robin Hobb ☐ Reforged - Seth Haddon ☐ Rose of the Prophet Cycle - Margret Weis/Tracy Hickmann ☐ Scum villain's self saving system - Mo Xiang Tong Xiu ☐ Shades of Magic -V.E. Schwab ☐ Silver Blood - TL Morgan ☐ Simon Snow Trilogy - Rainbow Rowell ☐ Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo ☐ Skulduggery pleasant - Derek Handy ☑ Something Human - AJ Demas ☑ Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller ☐ Song of the bullrider - Alex "Muun" Singer ☐ Swordcrossed -Freya Marske ☐ Sword Dance -A.J. Demas ☐ The Alexander Trilogy - Mary Renault ☐ The Binding - Bridget Collins ☐ The Crossroads trilogy - Kate Elliott 📜 The Darkness Outside Us - Eliot Schrefer ☐ The Goblin Emperor - Katherine Addison ☐ The Grandmaster of demonic cultivation (Mo Dao Zu Shi) - Mo Xiang Tong Xiu ☑ The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue - Mackenzi Lee ☐ The Hair Carpet Weavers Andreas Eschenbach ☐ The Hands of the Emperor - Victoria Goddard ☐ The husky and his white cat - Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou (check TW) ☐ The Hyperion Cantos - Dan Simmons ☑ The Last Binding Trilogy - Freya Marske ☐ The Left Hand of Darkness - Ursula K. Le Guin ☐ The Magpie Ballads- Vale Aida ☐ The Magpie Lord Series- Kj Charles ☐ The Prince's Psalm - Eric Shaw Quinn ☐ The Queen's thief - Megan Whalen Turner ☐ The Queer Principles of Kitt Webb - Cat Sebastian ☐ The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater ☑ The Rifter Series - Ginn Hale ☐ The Scottish Boy - Alex de Campi ☑ The Tarot Sequence Series - K.D. Edwards (check TW) ☐ The Traitor Baru Cormorant -Seth Dickinson ☐ The Winner's Curse - Marie Rutkoski ☐ Tiger, Tiger - Petra Erika Nordlund (Webcomic) ☐ Will Darling Adventures - KJ Charles ☑ Winter’s orbit - Everina Maxwell ☐ Untamed - Anna Cowan

[phecdasolar]

Friendly reminder that if you see something bad or stressful on the internet you can ignore it. If you see something bad that’s trending you don’t have to click on it.

Your mental health comes first. This is going out specifically and especially to all my fellow hyper-empathetic people out there. If you know that going down a rabbit hole of information on a specific horrible topic is going to make you depressed or feel like crap then you don’t have to interact with that. (Edit: I have been informed that this is called “doomscrolling.” To repeat what I was told: Doomscrolling is not activism. It doesn’t end up helping anybody and it only hurts you.)

In this day and age where we have access to the internet and information about soooooo many different horrible things it can be so easy to get sucked in to all of it. We have wars, we have constant natural disasters (there’s a massive fire close to where I live right now, it’s barely contained, and is rivaling the fire we had a few years ago that destroyed an entire town. It’s terrifying), we have beloved creators being accused and revealed to have done horrible things (the fact that I can say this and multiple names immediately pop into my head sickens me).

The point is, take a break. Get off the internet. Breathe. Go for a walk. Maybe look at videos of cute baby animals, or compilations of “restore your faith in humanity.” Go read a book. Eat something you like. Take a nap. Drink some water. Take a shower. If you’re religious, pray about it. Take care of yourself and don’t allow yourself to drown in the dread.

And for the people who might come at me for this saying “how dare you not care about the problems going on or the pain other people are in!” That’s the problem. It’s not that I don’t care, the problem is that I care too much. Please refer back to the hyper-empathetic part of this message. I am a sympathetic crier. I will allow myself to get so sucked in to an issue and I will end up feeling terrible about it. I won’t want to leave my bed, I feel like crying and throwing up and there is an everlasting pit in my stomach the size of Alaska. I am no help to anyone in a state like that, and neither is anyone else. I will say it again, take care of yourself and your mental health first.

There’s a reason on planes they tell you to put your own oxygen mask on first before helping others.

But that’s not to say you have to ignore it completely! Take a step back, take a break, and then engage when and only when you feel like you’re at the mental/emotional/psychological capacity to do so.

When coming back a tip I have is pick one specific issue, and focus on that. Only one. Don’t overwhelm yourself. If you can, find a friend or someone you know is reliable and levelheaded and talk to them about it. Multiple perspectives can help a lot, plus you feel less alone when tackling a difficult situation.

It’s important when you’re gathering information on the issue that you know your sources are reliable, and you’re doing your own research. “Okay, multiple people on Tumblr are screaming about something but they’re saying different things about what’s going on.” Tumblr is not a reliable or credible source I am sorry besties. We are a bunch of dumpster gremlin raccoons given access to a platform to scream out our personal thoughts and opinions. Please don’t take them as solid immediate truth.

I have more I could say on this probably but it’s 1 am and I am losing my thought coherency. Have a good night/day and take care of yourselves <3

[crispylace]

My introductionˎˊ˗

HIII!!! I’m Anne (she/her)! I’m not so great at first introductions so I’m really trying here..

this blog is basically a collection of all the things that live rent free in my head. I’ll be posting headcanons, fics, and whatever else I’m currently hyperfixating on

⤷ some of my favs are:

➤ 🎮 tlou, re, rdr, until dawn, tomb raider, dbh, lis.

➤ 📺 arcane, yellowjackets, dexter, interstellar, fear street, stranger things.

➤ 📖the virgin suicides, the bell jar, girl in pieces, crier’s war, AGGTM ⋆˚࿔

(so yeah, a lot of emotionally intense content and found family chaos hehe (๑-﹏-๑))

I’m also an editor! I post my edits on TikTok over at @carlsfate if you’re curious <𝟑

DNI ❌

please do NOT interact if you:

➤ are racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or otherwise hateful

➤ support or engage in proship/darkship content (this includes incest, pedophilia, or anything similar seriously, just no!!)

➤ make or defend weird/shocking content “for fun” I’m here for comfort, not discomfort

➤ can’t respect boundaries or basic decency

that’s pretty much it for now, if you made it this far, thank you for reading my rambly little intro ( •̯́ ₃ •̯̀)

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 what i read in jul. 2023:

(previous editions) bold = favourite

race, gender, sexuality

transphobia in new zealand is making the shift from online to real life

mrt jackets: the naked truth behind women covering up on public transport (singapore)

do not forget them (canada)

a mother's worst nightmare (usa)

when barbie went to war with bratz

the 1975, matty healy, malaysia, and the problem with saviour complexes

photos of samoa’s fa’afafine community that reshape coloniser art

politics & current affairs

‘all that we had is gone’: my lament for war-torn khartoum (sudan)

paradise island lombok, its poisoned gold, and the children who suffer (indonesia)

ghanaian children wrongly taken in raids backed by us charity ijm

behind washington’s decision to supply cluster bombs to ukraine

lumumba’s tooth returned, racist logic of colonisation endures (drc/belgium)

operation trojan shield: the secret country that helped fbi wiretap the world

history, culture, & personal essays

the last place on earth any tourist should go

how the inventor of the first chatbot turned against ai

the horrors of pompeii

can barbenheimer bring cinema back – and save us from 40-hour tv series?

we are all animals at night

read 'em and weep: a reading list for criers

[seeingivy]

method acting asks!!!

first of all, thank you anon!!! you're so so kind - i'm so excited you're here in my little universe with me. I THINK I ACTUALLY SAID THIS TO SOMEONE BEFORE about francesca and work song by hozier

I think hozier has really raw and love songs that depict a very sheer devotion, which is something I think eren as a character generally possesses - which is why I think the hozier comparison is spot on. he would go through hell to hold her again, no grave will hold him down he WILL crawl back home to her

first things first, I LOVE YOU!!!!! y/n healing era makes my heart warm AND I totally agree regarding venice bitch. speaking of norman fucking rockwell (MY FAVORITE LANA ALBUM), i also think that she would write the song normal fucking rockwell about eren (back in the day, obv)

@itzmeme always spot on. chefs kiss songs from you, always.

ARGGGGGG ANON I COULD YAP FOR DAYS. I imagine edits about them are basically like the edits that people make about taylor/joe and joshua/olivia. the one that's been trending recently is the lyrics from wrecking ball that's like "I never meant to start a war, I just wanted you to let me in" lIKE PEOPLE WOULD MAKE THOSE OF THEM SO BAD.

I feel like after the documentary is released, people would also make edits of eren and y/n to that audio that transitions from midnight rain to daylight - the first clips being of like eren/hyla to eren and y/n - and you can visibly see that he's just so much happier with her.

also think that people made cunt edits of y/ns because I liked a boy performance and her look what you made me do. y/n also getting edits of her and clips of her w/ sukuna and eren to maneater like.

I love edits. you are amazing and I love your mind.

LIKE. LIKE ITS A NEED. I also think of them doing silver springs sometimes during their beef era....LIKE YOU WILL NEVER GET AWAY FROM THE SOUND OF A WOMAN THAT LOVES YOU.

@najaemism HI!!!! hi, I love you. second, I leave little hints like people like this that are perceptive about this type of thing (and I have promises to reveal all my hints when the fic is well and over) BUT EEK MY HEART GETS SO WARM WHEN PEOPLE CATCH THEM. I literally think scott street is probably what she felt so bad during that era of the fic, like the nostalgia of losing eren and realizing like all of her childhood memories will be tainted with him now

LMFAOFJDIOSFJIODSF STFU. this is so funny LIKE HE'S SO CORNY HE WOULD

another ask about necklaces BUT REAL. I also think that on their car keys they remake lego figurines of each other so that they're always with each other whenever they aren't 😁

@astroswift HARD ON THE AGREE. i've got a moment on this chapter i've been itching to write since this bitch character got introduced. and my love, you are spot on. champagne problems, is in fact, in the method acting playlist (I LOVE WHEN PEOPLE PICK UP THE CRUMBS MY HEART GETS SO WARM)

@elliesbabygirl do it. I wrote a stupid fic about gojo to speak now by taylor swift and now i'm here. yolo swag.

I WAS AT GUTS TOUR LAST NIGHT. the second she crawled on the fucking moon it was all I could think about. and seeing the grudge live just killed me thinking about the awards show that I started crying (I am in general a concert crier I had already cried at that point but it was crazy) and seeing all american bitch and REDACTED that are involved in the story too EEK I WAS GOING CRAZY she's so hot im in love with her

random last tidbit:

here's some method acting spoilers with no context for the next chapter:

a double whammy of a slap and a punch to the face

what am I to you?

the sister to lady gaga's meat dress

l/n-jaegers

matching tattoos

WHATEVER THAT ALL MEANS!!!

[cto10121]

Harry Potter Clown Takes Special Edition—Le Guin Again

In which an old Le Guin quote returns to bring all the HP clown shakes to the yard. Is it better than yours? Let’s find out.

So Le Guin made this comment in a 2005 interview, by which time Half-Blood Prince was published, the darkest and most morally complicated book of the series by that point. Apart from that, her criticism is not very good for these reasons:

1. Rowling never claimed her series was original. I even honestly doubt there were adult critics were calling her books original. Even in its heyday there were plenty of critics and even a lot of cranks suing Rowling for plagiarism for the magical school idea. Most likely the critics were referring to Rowling’s execution, which indeed much more fleshed out than Le Guin’s very cursory and drama-free treatment. At the very least Rowling’s characters have plausible personalities than the symbolic cyphers of A Wizard of Earthsea.

2. I’ve struggled with understanding what “ethically mean-spirited” even means, given the series’ singular preoccupation with morality and the blatant moral complication Rowling develops in the latter half of the books. If Le Guin means the karma potshots at the actual abusive and mean-spirited Dursleys or even Fred and George’s nastier pranks, then I suppose kids rebelling against their tormentors or, er, doing stupid kid shit can be said to be ethically mean-spirited. And even the Dursleys are given a quick and easy exit at the end of Book 7 with not even a loss in pride and a slightly reformed Dudley (!!).

I have a feeling that had the series had framed these petty revenges on the Dursleys negatively and urged forgiveness that Le Guin would have said the series legitimized abuse and ill-treatment. If anything Rowling is a sentimental softie compared to the likes of Roald Dahl. Brad Neely’s hilarious narration even makes fun of the corny coming-of-age tropes Harry Potter exemplifies.

‘90s sensibility is right! Boy, those ethnic stereotypes are a whopper. Cho Chang is a Ravenclaw, a Quidditch athlete, and an easy and sentimental crier, especially when it comes to relationship drama. Lee Jordan is the unofficial trickster pal of Fred and George and offered entertaining if funnily biased Quidditch commentary. Angelina Johnson is a very good Quidditch player, gets almost as fanatic as Wood when she becomes captain, goes with half the twins to the Yule Ball, and has dreadlocks (?). There isn’t much to Dean Thomas (half-blood, father walked out on him) except as a friend of Seamus; he later dates Ginny. Parvati is a girly girl who likes Divination and pals around with fellow girly girl Lavender. Kingsley Shacklebolt is an Order member, excellent at passing as a Muggle, and becomes Minister of Magic. Don’t all these description scream “stereotypical” to you???? I know it does to me.

As for moral sophistication…I guess you could write a whole ass kid series about how the government is not only ineffective and in denial of a white wizard supremacist threat but are actually intimately in bed with them and actually has no problem with their ideas. I guess you could portray the whole of wizard society as supremacist lite(tm) and even have a whole-ass plotline about supremacist attitudes against non-magical creatures. But that will be too morally unsophisticated for the kiddies, wouldn’t it?

Harry, who begins as a mild, polite (if sassy towards his asshole relatives and assholes in general), average and morally wholesome student, definitely ends the series as a mild, polite, and average and morally wholesome student. Nothing in Harry changed at all, nuh-uh, nope. He only just develops a fierce temper, learned how to properly cast the Cruciatus Curse and other war crime shit, learn and forgive both his mentor’s betrayal and a detested teacher who hated his guts, and sacrifice his life for the greater good. See? No change.

I read A Wizard of Earthsea about a year ago and if someone pointed a gun at my head and demanded to tell me what happened in that book, I would literally die. That said, The Left Hand of Darkness had very good style and craft, so I can only assume that Le Guin just isn’t a writer for the elementary set, period.

Because modern America and Britain is not at all characterized by mean and overly aggressive competition and tribalism between arbitrary groups disguised as wholesome fun and don’t have horrible colonialist histories or unethical lifestyles.

You can’t have your cake and eat it too, Clown OP. Either HP is a morally uncomplicated children’s fantasy that is not good representation of our real world ~or it has deeply problematic depictions of Anglo world and culture through the vehicle of fantasy. It can’t be both.

Harry was literally a child. Kids accept all kinds of shit because they don’t have a foundational understanding yet of what normal is! It’s child psychology 101. Hermione is the exception as the actual smart one and blatant author avatar. But prejudice against Muggleborns and half-bloods was never condoned or tolerated by the Golden Trio or anyone that wasn’t a pureblood supremacist sympathizer. And Harry himself did feel enraged over Riddle’s framing Hepzibah’s house elf for her murder and the Ministry easily accepting this.

I think the issue for most of the criticism is that HP is still a Bildungsroman at heart, so the plot focus is all about Harry’s education and his rise in power and status. But Harry’s actual power to enact real status-quo busting change has always been limited. As in, you know, real life.

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Crier's War Audiobook: A Captivating Summary of Love and Rebellion

Part 1 Crier's War by Nina Varela Summary

"Crier's War" by Nina Varela is a young adult fantasy novel set in a world where humans and their creations, the Automae (biologically engineered beings), coexist under a tense and oppressive regime. The story centers around two main characters: Crier, an Automae and the daughter of the ruling family, and Ayla, a human servant who harbors a deepseated hatred for the Automae due to the suffering her people have endured.

As the narrative unfolds, Crier struggles with her identity and the expectations placed on her as an Automae. She grapples with her emerging feelings for Ayla, who is bent on revenge against her kind. Meanwhile, Ayla is driven by a fierce desire for freedom and justice, leading her to infiltrate Crier’s life with a plan for vengeance.

The plot explores themes of love, power, loyalty, and the complexities of identity, as Crier and Ayla navigate their feelings for each other amidst the backdrop of societal unrest. As the story progresses, they must confront their own beliefs and the realities of their world, leading to a blend of romance and political intrigue.

The novel is praised for its rich worldbuilding, welldeveloped characters, and its exploration of social issues, making it a compelling read for fans of fantasy and contemporary LGBTQ+ narratives.

Part 2 Crier's War Author

Nina Varela is a talented author known for her work in young adult fantasy, particularly for her debut novel, Crier's War, which was released on October 1, 2019. The book is notable for its engaging characters and themes of love, power, and identity, set in a world of automatons and humans.

Crier's War is the first book in a duology, and the sequel, titled Queen of Aether, was published on November 5, 2020. The series has received praise for its intricate worldbuilding and representation of LGBTQ+ relationships, particularly a sapphic romance at its core.

As for other works, Varela has continued to offer readers exciting stories in the young adult genre. However, it’s primarily her work in the Crier's War series that has garnered significant attention and acclaim.

In terms of editions, Crier's War has seen various formats released, including hardcover, paperback, and digital editions, though the hardcover editions often receive accolades for their aesthetic quality, including cover design. The best edition can be subjective, depending on whether readers value physical contents like cover art, author's notes, etc.

In summary, Nina Varela is an emerging voice in young adult fantasy, and her works, particularly Crier's War and its sequel, have resonated well with audiences for their unique storytelling and representation.

Part 3 Crier's War Chapters

"Crier's War" by Nina Varela is a young adult fantasy novel that explores themes of identity, love, and power dynamics within a meticulously constructed world where humans and Automa—sentient beings made of metal—interact in complex and often brutal ways.

Overall Theme: The primary theme revolves around the struggle for autonomy and agency within oppressive systems. It examines how power is wielded in relationships, both personal and societal, and addresses issues of privilege and rebellion. Additionally, the novel highlights the blossoming romance between two protagonists from opposing sides, emphasizing themes of love as both a personal and political force.

Main Chapter Content:

1. Introduction to the World: The story is set in a dystopian realm where humans dominate the Automa, who are often seen as mere tools. Readers meet the two main characters: Crier, an Automa princess, and Aylen, a human servant with a deepseated resentment toward the ruling class.

2. Character Development: As the chapters unfold, Crier grapples with her identity and the expectations that come with her royal status, while Aylen's motives are driven by her desire for revenge against the Automa for the injustices her family suffered.

3. Conflict and Clashing Worlds: The tension between the two protagonists escalates as they confront their feelings for each other, existing amidst the backdrop of a brewing rebellion against the Automa's rule. The juxtaposition of their backgrounds poses moral dilemmas about loyalty and love.

4. Turning Points and Choices: Key moments in the narrative involve decisions that challenge their preconceived notions and allegiances. Both characters face pivotal choices that impact their futures and the overarching conflict.

5. Climax and Resolution: The novel builds toward a climax that tests their relationship and their respective worlds. Ultimately, the resolution explores the consequences of their choices and the potential for change both personally and politically.

Overall, "Crier's War" combines romance and fantasy elements to deliver a poignant commentary on love, revolution, and the fight for one's identity in a divided world.

Part 4 Crier's War Theme

Crier's War Theme

Theme of Crier's War: Love and Power Dynamics

In "Crier's War" by Nina Varela, the overarching theme revolves around love and the dynamics of power— particularly how societal structures and identities influence personal relationships. The tension between those in power (the Automae) and their human counterparts adds complexity to the theme of love, as it explores the intersection of privilege, autonomy, and agency in relationships.

Chapters Closely Related to the Theme:

1. Chapter 1: The World of the Automae

 This chapter introduces the power hierarchy in the world where Automae (artificial beings) dominate over humans. It sets the stage for understanding the relationships driven by power and obligation, particularly through the character of Crier.

2. Chapter 5: The Forbidden Connection

 Here, the interplay between Crier and Aylin exposes the forbidden aspect of their relationship. Their emotional bond defies societal norms, and this chapter emphasizes the tension between affection and the oppressive structures that govern their lives.

3. Chapter 8: Rebellion and Resolve

 This chapter showcases Aylin’s internal conflict stemming from her desire for personal agency and freedom while also harboring deep feelings for Crier. The theme of love as both a driving force and a potential threat to one's freedom is prevalent here.

4. Chapter 12: Breaking Boundaries

 In this chapter, pivotal choices lead to a turning point where love becomes a catalyst for rebellion against oppressive norms. It highlights how love can empower characters to challenge the systems that aim to control them.

Thematic Presentation: Analyzing Specific Ways:

The theme of love intertwined with power is presented through the contrasting identities of Aylin and Crier. The narrative unfolds their emotional journeys, revealing how love can manifest in both liberation and confinement. Crier's struggle between her programmed duties and her genuine feelings for Aylin showcases the internal conflict between loyalty to her kind and her desire for an authentic connection.

In Aylin's journey, her love for Crier symbolizes hope and resistance against a system that seeks to suppress her. Their relationship serves as a lens through which the complexities of identity, agency, and societal laws are explored, revealing love as a powerful force that can challenge and transform oppressive dynamics.

Cultural Context: Broader Social Implications

In a broader cultural context, "Crier's War" resonates with contemporary discussions on systemic inequality and the fight for agency in marginalized identities. The dynamics between Automae and humans parallel realworld themes of oppression within gender, race, and class systems. The exploration of a forbidden romance acts as a metaphor for love defying societal constraints, paralleling movements toward acceptance and equity.

Additionally, the book’s focus on personal identity amid societal expectations reflects the modern struggles for individual autonomy in relationships. It brings to light issues such as the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in navigating love within oppressive societal frameworks, mirroring ongoing discourses in current social justice movements advocating for love, equality, and freedom across various dimensions of identity. Thus, "Crier's War" not only tells a compelling story but also provides a critical lens for examining the broader implications of love and power in society.

Part 5 Quotes of Crier's War

Crier's War

quotes as follows:

Here are some notable quotes from "Crier's War" by Nina Varela:

1. "The world does not want to be saved, only turned upside down."

2. "Sometimes, the hardest thing to know is what you want."

3. "Love is a weapon, and I wield it well."

4. "You can’t change who you are, but you can change how you see yourself."

5. "In a world built on power, the heart is the ultimate rebellion."

6. "It’s not just the weapons we carry, but the words we choose."

7. "Every act of love is an act of revolution."

8. "Fear is a cage; love is the key."

9. "The only way to break free is to embrace what you’ve always been."

10. "Hope is a dangerous thing, but it’s also the only thing worth fighting for."

These quotes capture some of the themes of love, power, identity, and rebellion present in the novel. If you have specific themes or contexts in mind, I could help tailor the quotes even more!

Part 6 Similar Books Like Crier's War

Certainly! If you enjoyed Crier's War and are looking for similar themes of romance, fantasy, rebellion, and complex character dynamics, here are five book recommendations you might find captivating:

 1. The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

Set in Paris during the late 19th century, this beautifully crafted heist novel follows a diverse team of characters as they navigate a world filled with magic and mystery. The intricacies of friendship, betrayal, and love weave through the narrative, making it a compelling read for fans of complex relationships and rich worldbuilding.

 2. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

This gripping fantasy series is set in a brutal Romaninspired world where a girl named Laia teams up with a soldier named Elias to fight against a tyrannical regime. The exploration of rebellion, loyalty, and the heavy cost of freedom adds depth to the romance and camaraderie between characters. It’s a compelling tale of love and defiance.

 3. The Court of Miracles by Kester Grant

Inspired by Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, this fantasy reimagines the classic story in a world of magic and danger. When a young thief is immersed in the underbelly of Paris, she must navigate various factions and confront her feelings for her sister and the intricacies of the criminal underworld. Themes of loyalty, love, and rebellion resonate throughout.

 4. Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan

This novel follows a young girl named Lei, who is chosen to be one of the king's concubines in a world where humans and demons coexist. As she becomes entangled in court politics and forbidden love, Lei's journey becomes one of resistance and selfdiscovery, delivering a poignant mix of badassery, romance, and betrayal.

 5. Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan

In this dark fantasy, a girl with the ability to speak to the gods must navigate a wartorn landscape while balancing her feelings for two charismatic boys. Rich in lore, magic, and moral complexities, this book features a strong focus on rebellion and the challenges of loyalty, making it a thrilling read for fans of intricate character dynamics and political intrigue.

Each of these books offers an engaging mix of romance, fantasy, and rebellion that should resonate well with readers who enjoyed Crier's War. Happy reading!

Book Summary Audio Bookey  https://www.bookey.app/audiobook/crier's-war

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Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyIMwb90lBU

Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/Criers-War-Nina-Varela/dp/0062823949

Goodreads  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41951626-crier-s-war

[junglejam]

Which side characters did you like in Crier's War?

probably Benjy, but that’s really just based on who we know most of as a side character (that is not Kinok). I wish we had seen more of the all side characters, then I might have a different opinion

Edit:

Wait I read the question wrong, I thought you meant my favourite not in general. I was also intrigued by Queen Junn, but not in the same way I like Benjy. Would love to see how her character is in Iron Heart

[linguistreview]

Some very real features of fake news

In a time where the internet is so prevalent, this gives rise to the creation and spread of fake news. Fortunately, there are some key features often marking news items as fake! In this blog, I consider key features of fake news relating to this article, claiming Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy purchased a royal English property from King Charles.

Fake news has two dimensions distinguishing it from misinformation: the factual accuracy of the information and the intent of the author to mislead. Here, according to fact-checker Snopes, the publication (“The London Crier”) was created just a week before this article went viral, the “Terms” page is filled with lorem ipsum text, some of its other articles are in Russian, and the social media account who shared the story was a Kremlin associate. So it seems reasonable to conclude that the entire publication is bogus and created with the aim of deceiving and misleading readers. It makes sense, then, to assume articles on known fake news websites, like this one, are probably fake too.

The Terms of Service page, which is filled with lorem ipsum (filler) text and no actual content

The intent of the publisher and distribution channel, though, are just two ways of identifying fake news – we must also consider content and linguistic practices common in fake news, as identified by Vamanu (2019):

The first example is using images to capture attention, which are often fake or lacking context. In this article, we see a photo of King Charles and Zelenskyy shaking hands:

The photos at the top of the article, showing Zelenskyy shaking King Charles' hand, above a photo of Highgrove House with a "SOLD" label photoshopped on it

Coupled with the photo of Highgrove House with a “SOLD” sign photoshopped over it, it looks like they are shaking on the sale, hence adding credence to the article claiming Zelenskyy did buy the property. However, a basic google search reveals the photo is from Zelenskyy’s visit to Buckingham Palace back in February 2023:

A screenshot of Zelenskyy and Charles meeting at Buckingham Palace back in February 2023

Another feature of fake news visible here is grammatical inaccuracies and errors. For example, Zelenskyy’s name is sometimes spelled “Zelenskyy” but sometimes “Zelensky” and “Highgrove House” is inconsistently capitalised. Also, the third paragraph has oddly-placed underscores present – “What is _at first glance surprising_ is that…” Whilst human error occurs, legitimate publications tend to be edited and proofread to a higher standard, eliminating most typos.

Examples of typos and inconsistencies in the article

We also see indifference to logical reasoning – the claim “Zelenskyy is the New Owner of Highgrove House” is despite the fact “…there is no official statement from Buckingham Palace on the Highgrove house sale…” Everything is alleged or put together without official facts/statements and the article is written in a way that essentially highlights how absurd it is, but places culpability on Ukraine. Consider: “It remains unclear why the President of Ukraine decided to purchase the royal residence and how he managed to persuade the King to sell it…The source of funds for this purchase also remains unknown.” Posing as impartial and without directly slandering Zelenskyy, the article puts doubt into readers’ minds about his behaviour, especially when the next line quotes the “almost £12 billion” Britain has pledged to Ukraine – indirectly suggesting some improper use of funds for Zelenskyy’s own gain somehow. Indeed, one-sided polarising argumentation is another key feature of fake news and, if this publication is Russian-created, the desire to portray the Ukrainian president this way is unsurprising, given the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Thus we can conclude that, given the lack of evidence, the dubious grammar and the shock factor of the Ukrainian president making such a lavish purchase (making readers pay attention), this is a false narrative designed to demonise Zelenskyy and promote the Kremlin agenda via fake news.

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