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Draft WARNING: CUTENESS

It was a quiet afternoon in the tavern, the only sounds being that of a fire crackling, soft breaths, and the wind outside. The Netherbane were greedily taking in this much needed break. Almost everyone was in their rooms, taking the free time to do as they pleased. All except Kane and Shaney, who had made plans to hunt for dinner. Using the overpopulation of reindeer in their territory as an excuse, even though they did not require a reason to go.

Ria, being too young to hunt alongside her father, was left in the care of her aunt, Ciara. Ria had been sitting in the sitting area happily drawing flowers and flipping through books while the cutthroat assassin was stretched out over the couch. Eventually, Ria got tired and curled up to nap on Ciara’s stomach.

She woke up slowly, blinking blearily and yawning as she rubbed her eyes. Ria spent a few moments taking the time to wake up fully, rubbing her face on Ciara’s sweater. Her face was still pressed into the red fabric when she spoke. “Auntie?”

“Yes pup?” Ciara responded, putting down the book she had been reading to look at her niece.

Ria squirmed and flopped in Ciara’s lap until she was able to look her aunt in the eyes. “How much do you love me?”

“How much do I love you…?” Ciara repeated, blinking at the girl on top of her. “Well I would say I love you… This much!” Stretching out her arms as far as she could get them to go while pressed against the side of a couch.

“That’s a lot!” Ria’s tail wagged happily, her soft face was bright, eyes full of innocent joy and love.

“How much do you love me?” Ciara asked with a chuckle. She shifted her shoulders around so she could lay her arms in the same position they had been outstretched.

“I love you this much too!” Ria extended her arms open, with less issues then Ciara had. Her arm went over the back of the couch instead of being stopped by it.

The young girl’s mouth fell open into an ‘o’ as she gasped quietly. “We have our arms open, we need to hug!” Ria grinned brightly and fell forward into the assassin's arms. Ciara couldn’t stop the laugh that escaped when her niece slumped against her.

“Ah yes, that is a given!” Ciara snaked her arms around Ria’s small frame, while two smaller arms wrapped around her neck.

[choicesgoddess]

what are “good villians” in choices?

-Priya LaCroix!! Oh my god, she might be slightly evil (she’d never truly hurt MC, I STAND BY THAT) but she’s so hot. I think she actually cares

-Kane. Yeah, he was an asshole but the other sources were assholes are too and he was just doing what he thought was best. Plus, he gave us a horn.

-Britney. She made herself better, she started to care and she’s listening to people.

-Redfield. Do you know let’s get the facts straight here: if you met him post-ILITW, you would wanna be his friend. Don’t even lie.

-Zaniah. She wasn’t really a villian. She just got caught up in stuff y’know?

-Ivy. IDK if she’s a “good” villian per se but she definitely doesn’t deserve her current treatment like Vince SUCKS

Who is just a straight up villian, an undeniable asshole, if you will

Vanessa (MOTY): She is an awful person and doesn’t even realise it. She bullies people in her real life, encourages her kids to bully, she outed Eiko! She has never once been kind to MC and I don’t think she ever will

Guy: Really dude you’re in a custody battle, after disappearing for a long time mind, and you poison your own kid? Not to mention you probably framed MC. God, you’re a bad person

Mr Richards: Don’t get me started on this, once you force someone to straight up marry you, there’s no coming back

Comte Renard: REALLY DUDE?? How can someone be worse than Mr Richards? Idk but congrats, you are.

Prince Barlow: There is literally no way you can class him as a good villian, like the things this man done?

Rose Waverely: She killed her own children for gods sake. There is no other explanation needed.

Jeff Duffy: Yeah I might’ve saved him but that was so he could face justice. He is, without a doubt, an super awful person and a villian!!

[torentialtribute]

END OF SEASON REVIEW: Man United are a shambles, Mikel Arteta as City’s best signing

The 2018-2019 campaign Premier League turned out to be one of the memories at Manchester City and Liverpool go from toe to toe to become champions until the last game of the season.

The season of Manchester United was one to forget when Jose Mourinho was fired midway and the club shortened under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer towards the end of the campaign.

Here the Sportsmail reporters analyze how all 20 Premier League parties have done …

1. MANCHESTER CITY – JACK GAUGHAN

At this point I have almost no more say in the Manchester City season. Watching how they have negotiated through the competition program and spent so much on the cup competitions is fascinating. There will be clear disappointment about the Champions League exit, especially the circumstances surrounding it, but – even without another title from here – they will be remembered as one of the top two / three Premier League teams of all time. Maybe even the best.

Manchester City retained the Premier League title for the first time in their history

Player of the season: Bernardo Silva

Crucial in the dressing room and conjures up splendor on the field. He is the most consistent player in the club and works harder than anyone. Add a few more goals to his game and he is right there in the world.

Best sign: Mikel Arteta

Described as & # 39; & # 39; by someone at City last summer so that he qualifies.

The Good: Reflecting. The good: Bounce back. They responded to that difficult Christmas period by beating Liverpool in a & # 39; must-win & # 39; collision in early January. And then responded to the Newcastle defeat by winning the next 14 league games.

The Bad: Injuries. Kevin De Bruyne has hardly played. Benjamin Mendy has also struggled with sustained injuries. Fernandinho has missed games.

The Ugly: Yaya on Sky. Seeing Leroy Sane crawl behind Yaya Toure to extinguish champagne over his suit while on a voluntary duty for Sky Sports in the Amex on Sunday.

2. LIVERPOOL – DOMINIC KING

Jurgen Klopp supervised a season of ruthless progress and undoubtedly built the best team to play for Liverpool since winning the title last won in 1990. There is no doubt that Liverpool has become a major player again in Europe, as a second consecutive appearance in the Champions League final proves, but the quest to become England's champion continues. A fantastic campaign was not enough to keep Manchester City in their tracks.

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Player of the season: Virgil van Dijk

The fact that you can name his two mistakes – error in awarding a penalty to Manchester City in October, changing for a goal at Fulham in March – shows how consistent he has been: he has become the best defender in Europe, a leader and an emblem for the team, he was rightly recognized by the PFA and he was so good that he really had to be Virgil van Dijk 8.5

Best signature: Alisson Becker

Liverpool broke the world record transfer Legal compensation for Brazil No. 1 and the biggest compliment you can pay him is the fact that his value has increased considerably. He won the Golden Glove, made a big difference in big games and will be a fixed value between posts on Anfield for many years.

The Good: Where do you start? Where do you start 97 points, a colossal goal difference; the shape of Van Dijk, the continuous flowering of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson. The ongoing development of Sadio Mane as a scorer of big goals … Jurgen Klopp said after the final victory over Wolves that he would sit at his desk until the Champions League final all that is positive about Liverpool and that was not an overly comprehensive statement. Liverpool was brilliant.

The Bad: finished second in the title race. There is no new way to say that it is astonishing that Liverpool was so consistent, lost only one game, collected so many points and it was still not enough to appropriate Manchester City, which must be recognized as one of the best teams we've ever seen You could see the deflation in faces at the last whistle against Wolves on the last day.

The Ugly: Must be the game against Manchester City in The Etihad. This is a difficult question to answer because everything was overwhelmingly positive, but the collision on Etihad on January 3 must go here. How different would it have been if John Stones couldn't clear the line with the score at 0-0? We will never know.

3. CHELSEA – MATT BARLOW

Very good start, fairly good end. Back in the Champions League with the Europa League final to come – collect the trophy and it must go down as a success for Sarri – but there was a big wobble in the middle and the fans are not impressed by his soccer style.

Kepa turned out to be a good sign for Chelsea despite his moment of madness in the last cup

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The best in the country as he is in top form. All the best moments of Chelsea revolve around him. Is very missed when he leaves. Kepa

Not cheap and one important moment of melting down, but he grew in status as the season progressed and had twice

The Good: The Rise of Teen Winger Callum Hudson Odoi and the extended playing time for Ruben Loftus-Cheek

The Bad: Chelsea has invested a lot of time, energy and money to free The Ugly:

The Ugly: ] Kepa & # 39; s refusal to be replaced at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final, led Sarri to pull his top off the track suit, swing to the tunnel and rush to the tunnel.

4. TOTTENHAM – SAMI MOKBEL

Could have been the best season in the club's history if they could triumph against Liverpool in Madrid to win their very first Champions League to win. Getting there without having signed a single player is an achievement in itself. Their shockingly poor form of the Premier League during the final weeks of the season should, however, worry about the prospect of the following season.

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South Korea ace Son Heung-min was the star of the Tottenham show this season

Player of the season: Son Heung-min

Lucas Moura's hat trick in Amsterdam will take place in Spurs-folklore. But without the performance and goals of Son this season in Harry Kane & # 39; s injury, they would not be left in their current position.

: Amsterdam. Ajax. Comeback. That night will live in eternity for fans of Spurs. Bibles

The Bad: Their terrible form towards the end of the season. They have just won six in their last 17 games in all competitions. The constant delays related to the stadium. It's finally open – and it's beautiful. But the delays were hard to dampen for fans.

5. The success of Arsenal & # 39; s season will rest on the outcome of their Europa League final against Chelsea in Baku. The goal was to qualify for the Champions League – they didn't reach that goal in their own country. Defeating Chelsea in Azerbaijan would see the Gunners on the English top table. Loss – then the campaign can only fail.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shared the Golden Shoe with Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah

Player of the season: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Consistent with the score form for Arsenal, the 20-plus goals that a season man has been demanding for years Sokratis

Only grabs Lucas Torreira, whose influence has diminished during the last months of the season Special mention also to Alexandre Lacazette

The Good: Their undefeated series of 22 games at the start of the season had asked Arsene fans who?

The Home Loss The Bad: The long-term damage to Rob Holding, Danny Welbeck and Hector Bellerin cost the side of Unai Emery. to Crystal Palace in April, which cost them a top four in all respects.

6. MANCHESTER UNITED – CHRIS WHEELER

A season that briefly struck and then catastrophically descended, only served to remedy the shortcomings of this Manchester United team and the expose the club as a whole. The place is a mess. Where are you going from here? The only way is up – and then probably down again.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho midway through the Premier League campaign

the season: Victor Lindelof

One of the few contenders, but gets a wink for Luke Shaw after he has proven that he is not a £ 30 million flop anyway

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7. WOLVES – LAURIE WHITWELL Into the most of 1945, 20099 remier League would compete, but the way Nuno Espirito Santo has led his side to the seventh and semi-finals of the FA Cup has exceeded expectations. There is a clear idea behind his team, where every player knows his role. That is because of coaching and a tight team of just 18 members. Raul Jimenez, Diogo Jota and Matt Doherty have improved considerably, while Joao Moutinho has added class right away. Some big animals were beaten and come even more.

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Nuno & # 39; s Wolves hit the ground running in their first season back in the Premier League

Player of the season: Matt Doherty

I initially doubted whether I could make a real Premier League influence on this campaign, but it was brilliant. A constant source of creativity on the right.

[bewerken] in a permanent deal of £ 32 million.

The Good: Nuno Espirito Santo

The Good: He has become English football,

He is not allowed to fill in the Word.docs of journalists, but what a manager he is. The seventh and semi-final of the FA Cup in its second season is a stunning performance, regardless of the club's benefits on the market.

The Bad: Wolves dropped 21 points to six undersides, including losing twice at Huddersfield, so imagine where they can finish if they The Ugly: Not so ugly as funny, Nuno rejects the new name given to him by supporters after his PhD at Wolverhampton University. & # 39; Not Dr. Nuno, & # 39; he said. I am a simple man. Only Nuno. & # 39;

8. EVERTON – DOMINIC KING

If you drew a diagram of the first season of Everton under Marco Silva, it would be in the form of a Valley – a clear start, then a deep dip before another driveway to the end of the campaign. It didn't always go according to plan, but a positive finish left optimistic supporters behind for August and it's high time Everton had stability to make progress. Fortunately, the misery of this corresponding day 12 months ago, when Sam Allardyce was resigned and Steve Walsh's football director also left the door, was now a fading memory.

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[internationaal] [Engels] [Frans, Duits, Italiaans] Player of the season: Lucas Digne

It will always be a successor to Leighton Baines, but the Frenchman is behind show that he will retain that position for many years to eat. You never see him out of position, you never see him lose a pass and you can see why he counts Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain among his former clubs. A class act and consistent, even when the results of his team stuttered. Also important to mention the shape of Idrissa Gueye since January. It would have been easy for him to sulk after he was refused to move to Paris St Germain, but he never wronged.

provided sufficient support for Lucas Digne, but Bernard got the vote. He has been on a free transfer, released by Shakhtar Donetsk, and has shown why he participated in the 2014 World Cup Team of Brazil. He is elegant and smart, teak difficult considering his small stature and blessed with skill. You can see that he is the type of player that will become increasingly important to Marco Silva and the best must certainly come. The Good: Without question, the performances against Chelsea, Arsenal and – most of all – Manchester United.

That 4-0 destruction of a sick club shows why Everton should be the contenders for finishing in the top six next season. If it all clicks for Everton, if the team and the supporters are in agreement, they can be a powerful force. United are vulnerable and Everton is progressive.

The Bad: The only possible answer for this section is the three months that followed the loss to Liverpool in Anfield in December. Silva repeatedly emphasized that confidence had not been affected by that strange moment when Jordan Pickford put the ball on Divock & # 39; s head, but the order of the results in the aftermath suggested otherwise. Everton was deplorable for a long time before and after Christmas, so they never really challenged a European place.

The Ugly: Millwall, January 26. A match that was marred by nauseating mass problems in advance and obscene chanting from home supporters during it. The way in which Everton capitulated to a last-minute goal was terrible. In conversation with Seamus Coleman six weeks later it was clear that his anger had not subsided. Everton owes their supporters the coming season to set up the ongoing attack on both cup matches next season. They have no apologies – it has been too long since they ended up in Wembley.

9. LEICESTER – LAURIE WHITWELL

This will be remembered as the season in which Leicester lost their beloved owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in tragic circumstances. The way the club went through such a trauma spoke volumes for the warmth that Vichai had invested during his tenure. Are Aiyawatt the call to dismiss Claude Puel and it is already bearing fruit, with Brendan Rodgers a very exciting appointment. Leicester finished ninth at 52 points and now with a manager who can get the best out of his players, the next season is a big promise.

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Jamie Vardy seemed to get his mojo back after Brendan Rodgers replaced Claude Puel Player of the season: Jamie Vardy

At the age of 32, Vardy is so fast as always, but his game evolves Brendan Rodgers gets the best of him, his total of 18 goals in the Premier League was improved by only four players.

Best signing: Jonny Evans

Had a few, James Maddison also excelled, Ricardo Pereira, but for £ 3.5 million the purchase of Jonny Evans was very smart.

The Good: Harvey Barnes returned from a huge productive loan with West Brom and is entitled to a starting role with

The Ugly

The Bad: Claude Puel sucked up the energy from Belvoir Drive, gave little communication and gave confused instructions. : Vardy & # 39; s indiscreet and incomplete statement believed that it was about Puel, who liked to chat with Paul Pogba after Leicester's defeat by Manchester United. It was from a player who wanted the best for his side.

10. WEST HAM – KIERAN GILL

Manuel Pellegrini was recruited for the purpose of fighting for European football. In the end, West Ham finished 10th, Wolves finished in seventh place. They will want to do better next season. Whether Marko Arnautovic will be there to help them push to the top seven remains to be seen.

This season, Declan Rice has made a name for both West Ham and England "

Declan Rice made a name for itself for both West Ham and England this season Declan Rice

Seasonal Worker : Worked his way through the England squad and is on this side of West Ham at the age of 20. Club should now just keep those Big Six vultures away …

Best signature: Lukasz Fabianski

The goalkeeper only costs £ 7 million and Rice has a run for his money to become our hammer of the year.

The Good: The London Stadium begins at last to feel like a home (and not just because of the Bordeauxt carpet) West Ham took 31 this season points, most since his move to Stratford.

The Bad: Jack Wilshere. How we would have liked him to see West Ham as a result of the infernal injuries that hampered him in his career. Unfortunately it failed

The Ugly: Marko Arnautovic & # 39; s comic & # 39; I & # 39; m staying & # 39; video, released after he decided his big step to drop the Chinese Super League. & # 39; I'm back & # 39 ;, he says. Does anyone know where exactly I went?

11. WATFORD – MATT BARLOW

The best season since the heyday of the 80s under Graham Taylor and Elton John, with a strong Premier League campaign and a final in the FA Cup. Etienne Capoue and his Watford teammates hope to win the FA Cup on Saturday "

Etienne Capoue and his Watford teammates hope to win the FA Cup on Saturday, his Watford teammates hope to win the FA Cup on Saturday"

Etienne Capoue and his Watford teammates hope to win the FA Cup on Saturday

Etienne Capoue

It was the ultimate team effort of the men of Javi Gracia.

He has defied his

[bewerken] He has his tart The Good: Gerard Deulofeu & # 39; s delicious curling iron from a FA Cup semifinal to launch a remarkable fight against Wolves and a first FAC final since 84.

The Bad: There was great excitement around Adelberto Penaranda when the Venezuelan striker finally got a work permit , but his first season in English football has been spoiled by injuries and he barely has any.

The Ugly: For a long time – and now finally resolved – discuss with Everton about their diversion tactics in the move for Marco Silva and sign the subsequent return to Richarlison. With inflatable hoses.

12. CRYSTAL PALACE – SAMI MOKBEL

Overall, a decent season for the Eagles. Any campaign that ends in the club and retains its Premier League status must be considered a relative success. But some frustrations of the natives due to a lack of tangible progress under Roy Hodgson are an interesting dynamic that is entering the summer.

Wilfried Zaha remains the striking artist of the palace, but he could leave this summer "

Wilfried Zaha remains a performer, but he could leave this summer. Player of the season: Wilfried Zaha

Perhaps not his most explosive or spectacular campaign, but where would Palace be? are without their talisman?

He took a while to find his way in South London, but he turned out to be a solid conquest

The Good: Their brilliant victories at the Etihad and the Emirates Proper business of David and Goliath

The Bad: The quarter-final loss of the FA Cup to final finalists Watford in March

The Ugly: An dros Townsend loses his place in the starting XI for the first game in boyhood club Tottenham's new stadium after he broke his hand through the burial in the previous game against Huddersfield. At least he went on for the final minutes as a substitute.

13. NEWCASTLE – CRAIG HOPE

A difficult start – two points out of nine – where relegation was more than likely followed by a master class in management by Rafa Benitez. He refused to panic in that early fight and his players reacted to secure survival with enough to save. Now the challenge is to break the top 10 and force it on for Europe. With Benitez that is very possible.

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Rafa Benitez has shown once again that he is a world class

He is recruited by Ayoze Perez, but Rondon is the player who made the

Player of the Season: Salomon Rondon's biggest difference on this side, were Newcastle No. 9 that fans have fallen in love with. He is powerful, honest and brave, and 11 Premier League goals were not a bad return either.

Best signing: Fabian Schar

Ignoring the Rondon loan agreement, the £ 3.5 million paid for Schar was a bargain. The Swiss defender is worth five times as much after an impressive campaign in which he scored four times, including the goal of the 25-yard season against Burnley.

The Good: Beating Manchester City 2-1 in January despite delays in the first minute.

The Bad: The fixture list! It was an opportunity, under the lights, that reminded you of what a force of nature is. Newcastle had two points after nine games, but only after he had played five of the top six.

The Ugly: Rafa Benitez seizes a colleague to show his favorite judo when he opened his private life during a sit-down interview with us in Spain. Our questions were a little nicer after he revealed his expertise in martial arts …

14. BOURNEMOUTH – RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

A bizarre season, really. They were excellent until mid-October and then fell apart. The biggest concern has been the last seven months, Eddie Howe was unable to get a grip on the defensive problems.

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Ryan Fraser has been associated with Arsenal after an impressive season in Bournemouth Player of the season: Ryan Fraser

Seven goals, 14 assists, and an exciting factor every time he takes possession. Serious pace and a serious player. Arsenal are interested and for good reason.

Best signing: David Brooks

The 21-year-old came in for £ 11.5m from Sheffield United and has been superb . Worth double that fee after emerging as one of the best young players in the league.

The Good: Brooks, Ryan Fraser and Callum Wilson. As an attacking unit, they are immense.

The Bad: Dominic Solanke. He costs £ 19m but has not made an impact, partially because of hamstring issues. At 21 he will be a player for the future, but the fee brings attention and as yet he has not delivered.

The Ugly: The defense as a collective. It has majorly undermined their season. On the basis of goals conceded, they are a bottom three side.

15. BURNLEY – MIKE KEEGAN

A season of two halves. The European tour, which included a glamorous trip to Aberdeen, did more harm than good. At Christmas it looked as though relegation was on the cards but a stunning run in the new year, along with the blossoming partnership between Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood, propelled the Clarets to safety.

Dwight McNeil has shown former side Manchester United that they were wrong to release him

Player of the season: Dwight McNeil 

The teenage winger released by United had a breakthrough season, winning a new contract and plenty of admirers.

Best signing: N/A

There isn't one. Ben Gibson had an awful year dominated by injury. Matej Vydra scored once in the Premier League and Joe Hart continued to struggle for consistency. At least Peter Crouch's arrival allowed the social media team to make a funny video.

The Good: Post-Christmas Burnley returned to the Burnley we all knew and the Burnley opponents hate to play against. McNeil is a huge find and no Europa League next year, coupled with a more effective summer in the transfer market, should see the Clarets in the Premier League for another year at least.

The Bad: That European tour. In the end it proved to be little more than a hindrance to the serious business of keeping the club, which continues to punch above its weight, in the top flight.

The Ugly: When a chauffeur failed to turn up to take Joe Hart to the Manchester derby, where he was due as a pundit for Sky, a panicked phone call led to a kind member of Burnley's staff leaping into action. As a result, the former City keeper arrived at Old Trafford, among the super cars, in a trusty Volkswagen Transporter.

16. SOUTHAMPTON – KIERAN GILL

Southampton will happily take a 16th-placed finish, given where they were when Mark Hughes was sacked. When Ralph Hasenhuttl arrived, even Huddersfield were above them! He did a wonderful job to keep them up while not compromising his preferred style of play.

Ralph Hasenhuttl worked his magic to secure Southampton another year in the top fight

Player of the season: Nathan Redmond

He has shown a lot of positivity in 2019, and only Eden Hazard and Wilfried Zaha have completed more take-ons than him in the Premier League this season.

Best signing: Angus Gunn

Forget the young goalkeeper's mistake on the season's final day against Huddersfield. He has otherwise seemed solid and kept a clean sheet on his Premier League debut at Chelsea.

The Good: Ralph Hasenhuttl. The Austrian whose surname translated into English makes him Mr Rabbit Hutch proceeded to pull a rabbit out of a hat with Southampton. A fine addition to our top flight.

The Bad: Mark Hughes. Five wins in 27 games as Saints boss. Says it all.

The Ugly: One funny moment which sticks out was, when we were all wondering who this Hasenhuttl guy is, the way he introduced himself to English football. 'If you want guarantees, buy a washing machine,' he said.

17. BRIGHTON – ADAM CRAFTON

The second season is always likely to be more difficult in the Premier League but Brighton's form tailed off alarmingly in the second half of the campaign and Chris Hughton lost his job.

Chris Hughton was forced into waving goodbye to Brighton after losing his job on Monday

Best signing: Yves Bissouma

The Malian midfielder only really emerged later in the season but the raw potential is there. He is 22, has good energy, an eye for a pass and competes well. One to watch next season.

The Good: Victory over Manchester United. United may have been a rabble in August as the Mourinho meltdown escalated but Brighton will always remember the day they beat the country's most successful club 3-2. The FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City, however, rather passed the team by.

The Bad: Form in 2019

Brighton took only eleven points from 51 available in their seventeen games from the turn of the year until the end of the season. They survived with 36 points but were fortunate.

The Ugly: Chris Hughton's sacking.

The decision has split opinion. Some believe he should have been backed and allowed the chance to build on two seasons in the Premier League. Others saw the second half of the season as a stress signal for change.

18. CARDIFF – KIERAN GILL

On the pitch, Cardiff did what the bookmakers expected of them by dropping back down to the Championship but they gave it a good go under Neil Warnock. Off the pitch, what happened to Emiliano Sala overshadowed their season. That tragedy put matters into perspective.

Cardiff custodian Neil Etheridge proved he is a Premier League goalkeeper this season

Player of the season: Neil Etheridge

Cardiff may have dropped out of the Premier League but goalkeeper Neil Etheridge has made a case for why he deserves to remain a top-flight player.

Best signing: Victor Camarasa

Even if he was only on a season-long loan from Real Betis. Gave Cardiff a good edge in midfield.

The Good: Personally, whenever I visited the Cardiff City Stadium, their supporters created the best atmosphere I've seen in the Premier League. They made the most of their time in the top flight.

The Bad: What happened to January signing Emiliano Sala was utterly tragic. It touched all of football and Cardiff did superbly to try to avoid relegation in the aftermath.

The Ugly: Take your pick from any of Neil Warnock's rants about referees. Or maybe even his outburst on Brexit… 

19. FULHAM – ADAM CRAFTON

Disrupted a decent set of players with a reckless splurge in the final fortnight of the transfer window and paid the price with relegation.

Aleksandar Mitrovic will attract interest from Premier League sides after Fulham's relegation

Best signing: Ryan Babel

Raised eyebrows when he signed in January but actually struck upon some decent form and ended the season in credit.

The Good: Aleksandar Mitrovic. Eleven goals is a decent return in a relegated team. Opponents do not enjoy playing against him and I'd expect a Premier League club to come knocking this summer.

The Bad: Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa. A club record signing that summed up the recruitment department's muddled thinking.

The Ugly: Tony Khan. The vice-chairman telling a supporter to 'Go to Hell' after the fan had asked Khan to leave the club. Step away from the smartphone….  

20. HUDDERSFIELD – MIKE KEEGAN

Not great. A miserable campaign that even managed to sap the enthusiasm of the eternally-bright David Wagner. The German, exhausted by poor officiating and a series of defeats, left to be replaced by compatriot Jan Siewert. By then the damage was done but there was no bounce under the new man and while playing in the Premier League was a privilege, many Town fans were glad to see the season end.

Premier League basement boys Huddersfield had a season to forget on and off the field

Player of the season: Chris Schindler

The German centre half again put his body on the line and refused to give up, even when all was lost. The Terriers will do well to keep him this summer.

Best signing: Karlan Grant

The 21-year-old striker arrived from Charlton for around £2m in January and immediately looked at ease despite the step up from League One. Four goals, especially in a season like this, is not to be sniffed at. Expect him to be prolific in the Championship next year.

The Good: The atmosphere at the John Smith's Stadium remained incredibly loud, often in spite of what was happening on the pitch. They will be missed.

The Bad: Jason Puncheon arrived on loan from Palace in what, Huddersfield hoped, would be a key move. He made six Premier League appearances and failed to score.

The Ugly: Not exactly a barrel of laughs this year. There were some smiles when fans of opponents Leicester attempted to tease their hosts by singing that they had never won the title. They won it three times in a row, albeit in the 1920s.

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Chapter Reviews: April 30-May 4, 2019 + Thoughts on Upcoming Stories

Wishful Thinking Chapter 4:

I actually replayed the book again just to get the cat, and it was worth the purchase. Her lines amuse me.

Anyway, back to the chapter. The part where MC helped Louis and Sara reconcile was sweet, though I laughed at Sara saying that she received anti-wrinkle cream by accident. Nevertheless, it's a good start for MC to explore and develope her mind reading ability.

I have a soft spot for most animals, and the puppy is no exception. Even his dialogue is so adorable, especially when coupled with Jinx. I hope to see more of those two.

The library investigation was kinda fun, especially with the premium choice to go after the guy with the documents. Seriously, that got me intrigued. And hello again, Anna. It's nice to finally see her again despite being away for her boss, who happens to have a recycled model.

Bah, I can't stand Alec. First, he's initially dismissive towards the MC's ideas unless proven otherwise. Then, he forces Ellen to overwork only to shut her down (she may be no saint, but she's still entitled to fair working conditions as well as therapy). Seriously, I'd like to have him ejected and replaced with a better boss. I don't care that he takes back his word on the library after the MC's investigation. What really matters is that he should stop playing favorites. Nothing against my MC, just wishing that Alec would just behave or beware.

Gee, playing Wishful Thinking makes me miss Hero. It's not super good, but I still had fun playing it. Oh, how I wish Book 2 will be released soon. At least Wishful Thinking is fun to play so far.

High School Story: Class Act Chapter 12:

For the candidate I picked to stay, I chose Rory. Arts are underappreciated in Berry High and one one with the least focus compared to sports, which already has played significance on the plot (Book 1 of the first trilogy, for instance). I get that the twin's family, but they're still a freshman and probably not the strongest candidate, as well as particiapting in the election just because instead of having a more concrete motivation like Rory. I didn't go see Emerald with Rory and the twin, however.

I'm glad Ajay has found a support system in the form of talking with kids with divorced parents. He needs help as soon as possible, and I'm glad Emma has provided it. I wonder why the first trilogy MC is absent. After all, they mentioned in a premium scene that their parents are divorced as well.

Didn't attend Rory's cousin's wedding because Rory's not my love interest, so no interest in discussing it. Anyway, I just want this election drama to end and Lorenzo to realize that his platform is futile.

Across the Void Chapter 20:

Dang, that was another intense chapter. Sucks that I have to pay diamonds to save Aquari's life, but I did it anyway. Not to mention that the operation was a success with only one injury. Glad everyone's okay.

I'm gonna skip through the romance bits and jump straight to the upcoming landing on Cyber. I'm glad the MC is smart enough to ask Lyra about the meeting between the Vanguard and Jura on Cyber. After she said it was Barlow's idea, I'm now worried how the Atlas can disarm the trap the Void laid on them. I'm excited to see what's next.

America's Most Eligible Chapter 16:

I'm not surprised that Adam wears a tux and proposes to the MC, especially when Omar grabbed something from him in an earlier chapter. It was kind of romantic to propose after he was voted the most eligible because I chose not to pick the premium option to talk to the jury. Oh, well. Glad to see that my MC and Adam will spend the rest of their days in bliss, though I don't think an extra book just to get them married is necessary.

Ugh, can Piper be any more intrusive? If boasting about the Game of Love with Jen was bad enough, she had to barge into the mansion and bring up the smack talk. Glad Jen rejected the offer to join Piper's show, and Wrenn stood up against Piper. I didn't pick the option to give Piper a piece of my mind, but at least it was satisfying enough to watch Jen become showrunner.

Overall, I find Book 2 much weaker than Book 1. The double eliminations pretty much ensure that multiple people get eliminated, especially most of the new contestants. It's a shame, especially since Bianca could've been a proper love interest but was shoved aside in the end. While I appreciate Ivy, Vince, and Slater espousing a gray morality in their view of things, it remains untapped potential. Like, how can it be used to develop them further, especially Ivy because she's a contestant since Book 1. It gets worse when Ivy and Slater are practically interchangeable, effectively watering them down to the same person. And why do we need another marriage-based book? Do we already have enough?

Nightbound Chapter 3:

Luc seems nice and helpful, though I'm not still not sure whether my MC will pursue him. And the same goes for Cal, who seems to be a nice guy despite being a werewolf. I'm not pleased to run errands, but he does sound like he cares for his brother. And what's with Kristof having Nikolai Petrov's model? Made me wince, thought at least the octopus tattoo is gone.

Great. Another collection set. This time, it's similar to the portrait fragments in Bloodbound. I wonder what secrets do they unlock. I wouldn't be surprised if it allows us to learn more about the person who's after the MC by sending that bloodwraith.

Anyway, I'm still excited for this despite my lack of concrete thoughts on it because it's still too early.

Passport to Romance Chapter 8:

Great, sibling drama between Elliot and William. Not only is their arguing forgettable, but Elliot sounds so entitled. He left his responsibilities on his company to his brother, who also misses their parents. Seriously, what's with this guy? I was initially relieved that he's out of my group to recover, only for him to reappear in the last scene. Oh well. He better behave, though.

So far, this story's just meh. Not too excited for Marisa's birthday, though I'm expecting drama along the way.

Open Heart Chapter 12:

This chapter is emotional, and I love it. First, it stings that the nurses except Danny are no longer nice to the MC. I have my top suspects, but I still think everyone is innocent until proven guilty. That includes Aurora and Landry. There's no reason why I should hate them both.

Did I adopt all three animals? Yup. I'm a sucker for these lovely creatures, and they're already a joy to have with me. The turtle's the one I like the most so far. 

If there's one character in this chapter continually gives an emotional punch, that would be Mrs. Martinez. It was fun and satisfying to steal the needed medication from Declan Nash. I was overjoyed to see Mrs. Martinez getting better and traveling around the world after the hospital held a farewell party for her. Most of all, hearing that she died in her sleep was so painful to hear that it left me shocked and speechless. Even though she went out in a blaze of glory by living out her dream of traveling the world, I still couldn't contain my grief. Even more aggravating was when Harper said that Mrs. Martinez's family is suing Edenbrook, particularly the MC, for malpractice. And let's not forget that Dr. Banerji has a month left to live, yet another point of anxiety.

Ride or Die Chapter 16:

That was a fun showdown to watch. It was fun to see Mona's impressed reaction to the MC outwitting the Brotherhood, them pointing their guns at one another amidst their confusion, Mona taking the bullet for the MC, and Jason getting arrested by the FBI and MC's dad. If there's one thing that I'm annoyed at is that I have to pay diamonds to take Mona to the hospital while the free option is to leave her behind. I'm not upset that Mona gets arrested. I'm upset that the free option doesn't save the cops more time to ensure Mona's recovery, even if she disregards herself.

The graduation may be short, but I'm glad to see Ingrid being friendly towards the MC, and that they'll be attending Langston together. The ending just feels oddly surreal on the MC's uncertainty of her future, though.

Honestly, I'm disappointed but not surprised that RoD will get a second book. The story's overrated and full of clichés and wasted potential. Not to mention that it has one of the most irrational fanbases in the Choices fandom that partly ruined the story for me. A lot of the vocal fans, especially on Instagram, worship it like it's groundbreaking or revolutionary. At least there are some rational fans out there who acknowledge its faults while still enjoying it.

If there are any ways the second book could improve on the first one, I'd say introduce a morally gray setting and execute it better. There are traces of it, though they aren't well done because the narrative depicts the Brotherhood as just evil when their members should be just as varied as the Mercy Park Crew. Same goes for the MPC, since defining them as black or white doesn't work on them.

The Elementalists Chapter 8:

I thought Atlas was gonna die from the MC's attack, but I'm glad he survived and is put under care. I just wish he'll trust his twin and their friends again.

Honestly, I need to keep an eye on Alma. She's still really fishy and may have an ulterior motive for descending on the earth, especially when the MC receives another letter from Kane. Is the MC a plaything or what?

Since I roleplay my MC as a typically curious Air-Att, I picked the premium option to go to the gardens with Beckett so he could have a leg up for a future class with Professor Kontos. A bit miffed that the gardens of Aurelia are recycled, but here's hoping there will be a leg up.

Helping Griffin with his scholarship is kind of fun, and I'm glad I picked the choices that give me scholarship points. Even more so when I chose to help him rather than sabotage Amy. The second option sounds counterproductive, to be honest.

After touching the treasure chest and a vision of Kane's followers, I have a feeling that I'll encounter this hidden group of pranksters at some point in the story, and there might be an option to join them, especially with the letter from Kane. It may also be part of the morality system like many choices before, which leaves me excited.

Thoughts on upcoming stories:

Honestly, the only stories I'm looking forward to are Bloodbound and the new fantasy story. Platinum could surprise me, but I have low expectations of it. The Royal Heir looks like an attempt to milk as much money from die-hard fans as possible, though a part of me misses playing as the MC. BSC's just meh. RCD's an utter mess since the beginning, and any potential it once had is dead and buried since the end of Book 2. Sunkissed and Bachelorette Party just scream forgettable, so not excited for them. This is gonna be one bleak summer.

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Chapter Reviews: April 16-20, 2019

High School Story: Class Act Chapter 10:

Well, that was a pretty eventful chapter. The debate was a fiasco because of people asking Lorenzo about the kitten. I mean, we're talking about what to do with the workshop, and the crowd only cares about the kitten?

Skye saying that Rory and the twin should just drop out of the election shocked me at first because I don't want Lorenzo to be president. However, closer inspection left me understand her better. This election drama is threatening to break the inner circle apart, and because of Skye's miserable home life, it's no wonder she values their companionship more than the others. I actually relate to her when she said that she wants things to go back the way they were before the election mess. It's creating unnecessary strife because people are taking it too seriously, and I'm glad Skye chose to stay out of it.

So the whole Lorenzo saving a kitten is a mere act orchestrated by Amber, eh? Well, I'm still not super excited about what will happen next, though I'm a bit surprised that Lorenzo's in the lead now.

Wishful Thinking Chapters 1-2:

So far, it's okay. I'm rather annoyed that most of the characters except the love interests and the MC's dad have recycled models. I'm also annoyed that I have to spend diamonds to improve my MC's standing as a reporter.

As far as love interests go, I'm staying away from Aubrey. It's easy for me to figure out that he's a forced love interest compared to Jaime and Anna, who are more interesting than him. Let's see how this goes.

Across the Void Chapter 18:

This chapter just took a darker turn than I thought. The mention of a destroyed passenger ship with everyone on board tossed out to their deaths was gruesome enough with only text. It was sad to listen to Titania's story of how she lost her family to the Void, which was the same way as just now. Yet another proof that this should've been free information hinted earlier in the story.

By the way, it's rather weird that Eos can declare his love to Zekei even after the latter declared his love to the MC. I may not be pursuing Zekei, but it's weird to see him being in a relationship with both the MC and Eos, and I have no love for the latter.

The Void attack on Ocana was just as anxiety inducing as the discovery of the destroyed ship. First, I'm pissed I have to spend diamonds to get a cool weapon and save civilians at the same time. Then, I was shocked that Barlow's a member of the Void. Now that's a very good curveball! And his motives on his visions leading to the same grim conclusion looks like an interesting take on his motives. Looks like a nihilist on the loose, and an interesting one, no less.

Passport to Romance Chapter 6:

Honestly, this MC is a total idiot. You're traveling with you group who contributes to your vlog, and you never asked them their last names. I think Ahmed's is the most outrageous example because of his up and coming celebrity status.

Anyway, this story's getting more ridiculous. Why does the train ride have to go through Switzerland? France and Germany already share a border. If this is done in an intentionally humorous way, I would've accepted it. Anyway, let's see what Switzerland has in store for the main cast.

America's Most Eligible Chapter 14:

That was a pleasant surprise to see that Omar is promoting Jen to showrunner, though I think she's too biased in favor of the MC. Even more interesting is when Adam seems to be trying to propose to the MC, only to be delayed by Omar. I think it will be present as some sort of surprise in the finale.

Regarding who I wanted to eliminate, I intended to eliminate Derek and Mackenzie for strategic reasons (I have good relations with them), only for the game to eliminate Ivy and Vince instead. At least calling them out was satisfying, especially since Mackenzie became my ally. Now let's see what will happen at the finale.

Ride or Die Chapter 14:

I'm a bit miffed that I have to see my MC dressed in a plain gray dress in case she rejects the premium dress. Oh, well. At least I have no intention to spend diamonds in this book, especially not on Riya and Darius. I don't like Riya at all.

For once, Ingrid shows personality, and it's nice to see her view the MC as a worthy rival after all. She spent almost all of her screen time showing no personality while playing the role of academic rival, which is stupid. Anyway, no hard feelings towards her.

Regarding the steamy premium scene in this chapter (which I didn't pick), this is an unpopular opinion, but I'm against having such an option exist in this story. The MC is still a teenager, and a highly sheltered one, no less. Just because she's 18 doesn't necessarily mean she already has the fit mindset. I worry for HSS, to be honest.

Dang, watching Mona surrendering herself to the Brotherhood worried me a bit. I know she did this to buy the MC time to escape, but it's also proof of her weak loyalty to others and that she values self-preservation over true camaraderie.

When Logan told the MC to live out her dream of going to college and build a better life without getting involved with the thrill of the MPC, I'm admiring the possibility of different endings, and I'm ready to have my MC put behind her past with the MPC in favor of a normal life. But first, I'm eager to see how my MC reconciles with her dad.

Open Heart Chapter 10:

Why does Harper acting suspicious meant to make players pursuing Ethan hate her more? It's just blatant pandering to the base, and I doubt things will improve for Harper if she's innocent all along. I'm still not sure who my MC will pursue, but building up a love interest by tearing down other characters is a bad move that benefits nobody.

Speaking of Ethan, the conference is okay, and even though I didn't pick the premium option to kiss Ethan, I still respect his concern for the sick and disdain for untrustworthy corporations. He's okay so far.

Regarding the MC's sabotaged pager, my top suspect is Landry Olsen. Look, I'm not ruling Jackie and Aurora out, but they're too obvious because of their acerbic personalities, especially since Aurora wanted to stop being No. 1 so she won't get hounded by sycophants. As for Landry, he definitely has the ambition, and not to mention his shift starts at 4 a.m., which gives him plenty of time to be suspicious. Moreover, he sees patients as cases instead of as people, and he idolizes Ethan.

The Elementalists Chapter 6:

Honestly, the story's getting me more immersed with this plot involving the sources and the subplot involving the wood nymphs. Seeing everyone's magick malfunctioning (Beckett, Aster, and Shreya) got me anxious on what will happen next with the sources. I also hope the wood nymph subplot will tie into this neatly, since there has to be some sort of connection between the sources and the various races. I hope the story has a satisfying conclusion.

On a lighter note, it was relaxing to get to kiss Aster and Shreya. Even better was the spa with Shreya. It was the calm before the storm I sorely needed before facing Alma and Kane.

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Chapter Reviews: April 1-5, 2019

Desire & Decorum Chapter 15:

Ugh! I hate seeing my MC being forced to wear the dress Duke Richards gave her and having to pay diamonds to get the Edgewater one. And what's with the option to have intimate moments with the other love interests? I'd stick with Hamid any day.

Crap! I didn't pick Edmund to walk down the aisle with me. Well, at least Bartholomew Chambers is good enough.

About time Viscount Westonly's mishearing comes in handy. Dragging him closer to the altar is a good way to delay the wedding vows further, though I'm sore at Hamid not objecting to the wedding.

At long last I get to reject Duke Richards during the wedding day itself. And it was a pleasant surprise to see Dominique and the queen stopping the wedding. About time the story goes somewhere. Now time for the showdown.

Across the Void Chapter 16:

The Jura general is one callous b***h. I swear, Pax needs to ditch the Jura, who comes across as moronic as the Vanguard. Just look at my precious Atlas sustaining major damage. At least the passangers are still cheerful, even though most of them except Lyra and Barlow are worthless.

Anyway, my MC and Sol got to prepare the Equinox for Barlow, and the scene is okay, though Sol's mention of his home planet just makes me think he could've been a great character while not hogging the spotlight. He's wasted potential, like the other love interests.

High School Story: Class Act Chapter 8:

I'm sick of the presidential election story sidelining my MC and Skye. Not to mention the twin's so immature for thinking it's serious business. Even their pro-sports platform is ridiculous because it's already the most supported program.

Super sad that I have to pay diamonds ro see my old MC and his friends. If I ever replay this book, I better pick that option. I heard it's also a good moment to see him and Aiden together.

As for the winter festival, I think there will be unnecessary drama, which has become the same old, same old.

Passport to Romance Chapter 4:

Honestly, Elliot's behaving like a manchild for playing around Marie Antoinette's bed. That guy shouldn't be on the MC's vlog. But then again, the MC is such a dimwit for getting basic history facts wrong. At least there's Sumire to provide insightful takes on Versailles.

Ahmed's change in demeanor isn't endearing me to him. His disdain for such opulence because it reminds him of the common man's plight is starting to make him act like a stereotypical social justice warrior. It would've made sense if he was raised rather poor, but he mentioned being in his family's home videos a lot, so probably not.

Anyway, I feel bad for Marisa having to deal with her boyfriend not seeing her again. Honestly, she better ditch him soon, just like Lily Spencer ditched Melanie early on.

America's Most Eligible Chapter 12:

Omar warning my MC to stay away from Jen just because he thought they're romantically involved doesn't make sense in this playthrough. Sure I like Jen, and my MC regards her as his friend, but not once did they do anything romantic. I mean, I roleplay my MC as gay, so...

I like how stylish Adam, Derek, Mackenzie, and Jen look in winter clothing. It's a pity the MC is never provided any. At least most of the activity is done indoors.

I'm starting to think Vince is getting the Ivy treatment. The narrative encourages me to hate him by giving me premium options to sabotage his food. It reminds me of the premium options to make the skit scene with Ivy look dramatic.

Dang, Heath and Slater giving me the cold shoulder is a reminder that I eliminated them. The irony is that Slater's still close with me. At least there's Bianca to vouch for me, and Ronan and Yvette seem to be fine with me.

Open Heart Chapter 8:

When Ethan told me to keep Naveen being Patient X a secret, I chose to keep it a promise, even when the MC's friends are asking him. Look, I know not everyone likes him, but I have to respect his privacy. Not to mention that I felt bad for him when he said he felt powerless when it comes to his seeming inability to treat Naveen, especially since he already lost Dolores.

I'm starting to respect Elijah more for his desire to save lives after a doctor saved his. I feel bad for him struggling with chronic spinal cord damage and his family's subsequent bankruptcy after paying for a surgery that saved his life. Even more so when he felt guilty for his family's ordeal even though it was never his fault to begin with. What ultimately made him earn my respect, however, was that decision to become a doctor alone after feeling inspired by the doctor who saved his.

So, the bachelorette party my MC and Bryce attended has three recycled models. Honestly, I understand that PB needs to save time, resources, and effort, but choosing already prominent characters like Scarlett Emerson? That's just bizarre. Still less bizarre compared to Nikolai Petrov's model reused in RoD even though his model, particularly the octopus tattoo, plays an integral role in VoS's story.

Ride or Die Chapter 12:

Toby should just quit the Mercy Park Crew and start a new life. Maybe a career in car painting. After all, it's an honest job.

Colt has gone the deep end, hasn't he? I never fully trusted him in the beginning, and seeing him proceeding with his job just proves his ruthlessness, even when it comes to the MC. To think of it, he's shaping to be like Icarus, who flew too close to the sun that the wax on his fake wings melted, causing him to fall to his death in the sea. I guess he'll perform an extremely risky move that it will be his downfall, all because of his pride.

So... Jason is part of the Brotherhood after all. Well, I guess you could call me foolish for underestimating the theory that he's a member of the Brotherhood and cooperating with him. After all, he's shady, and the reveal's predictable. The Brotherhood informant Foley being part of his task force is no surprise because of his character model. What kinda shocked me, however, was that Jason's entire task force are members of the Brotherhood, and the ending depends on whether MC sent info to Jason or not. Nevertheless, I find all od them except Jason rather bland because I only know that they could be worse than the Mercy Park Crew without being shown why.

After seeing people saying that Jason killed Foley, and they and their MC got trapped in the vault by the MPC, I gotta say that I'm impressed choices do matter. One thing I noticed is that consistently helping Jason (which is what I did) has him freeing Foley instead of killing him, restraining him, and telling him that MC saved their lives.

At this point, I'm going to say that as much as I hate this story for its clichés, overt focus on Logan, bland protagonist, and the predictable reveal on Jason, I begrudgingly concede that there are some parts I like. Among them are Colt and Teppei's characterization and this chapter's outcome depending on player choices.

The Elementalists Chapter 4:

The premium scene where Beckett experiments on the elements got me intrigued on how elements work in the story. I feel like it's about time I learn about the combos of the elements leading to a "higher" one (e.g. water + air = wood). Nevertheless, it would've been much better if this is free, as it reveals a bit about the plot and setting.

Man, Aster is someone who needs a big hug after her dad calls her out for mingling with humans. Seeing her and her species reeling from the outcome of the Wand Wars got me thinking this will lead to an important story arc that needs a satisfying conclusion. After all, the sour relations between humans and wood nymphs is a good way to show the gray elements in the setting. I also wasted no time cheering her up by helping her at her shop.

After the appearance of the caped lady who called herself the Blood Source, that got me even more excited on how the elements came into being. Seeing that blood is at the top of the pyramid, I think the lady is the first one created, followed by sun and moon, then wood and metal, and finally the other four, including Kane.

Speaking of Kane, as much as I like him, his behavior in this chapter is a somber reminder of the danger he poses. I like his playfulness and friendly demeanor towards the MC, but him suffocating the school staff shows his disregard for life.

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Chapter Reviews: March 26-30, 2019

High School Story Class Act Chapter 7:

Man, I'm feeling worried for Ajay. I know that him taking out his anger is unacceptable, but at least he apologized to Skye. Their stories need to have good progress and satisfying conclusions that answer how they overcome their respective turbulent home lives.

Still miffed that the Clint and Graham side romance amounts to nothing of particular substance. As I've said before, it would've been better if Graham's so creepy obsessed that it makes Clint uncomfortable that he tells Natalie that this is how Rory feels like whenever they're around.

The ending of this chapter made me dislike the twin for taking the election too personally. I was like "your campaign for more sports is redundant because it's already the most supported program at school". This isn't even a joke that sports gets a lot of attention at schools. This is evident in the first trilogy. Book 1 focuses on getting ready for the Homecoming game, especially because Brian's rotten behavior and transfer to Hearst left Berry desperate to search a suitable quarterback. Book 2 has Ashley Faris diverting all funding from cheer and band to the basketball team after she appointed her brother as coach. I even saw some people calling Rory out for taking offense at the MC should they support the twin, who is family no matter how annoying they can be. I guess this means the election is dumber than I thought.

Across the Void Chapter 15:

Honestly, this chapter is much better than the previous ones. I get to learn about the lore of the setting for free, especially on The Void, the origin of the Vanguard-Jura conflict, and astradust creating various races in the story. About time the story goes somewhere, though it should've been shown earlier on. Regarding the Void, it seems that they're a bunch of nihilists who want to plunge the galaxy to oblivion while playing the Vanguard and Jura like sniveling fools.

One thing that captures my attention is the possible connection to Endless Summer and maybe even Hero. Barlow mentioned a planet that got destroyed millennia ago that lights blue flames and has pieces entering its wormhole creating various races. What if it reached Earth and played a role in La Huerta's formation? What if some of them entered through the wormhole in Northbridge and created the superhumans in Hero. I hope this will get addressed in Book 2 of Hero.

On another note, why do they make Barlow a love interest? MC already has five, one of them is shared with Eos. Honestly, the story's writers are wasting time, resources, and effort enticing us with more love interests than necessary, excessive amounts of time with Eos and Pax, and catering to insufferable passengers while not focusing on the Vanguard-Jura conflict enough.

Didn't buy the biodroid, though it remains a low priority choice to get for me someday. I also didn't pick the premium option to check the library with Zekei, but after I watched on YouTube that it's about the MC torn away from the people they love almost every time, I actually felt ambivalent because the love interests aren't developed enough, though Kepler comes close.

I'm starting to think Pax's loyalty is put to the test and allow us to determine whether she'll stay loyal to the Jura or sever ties. Either way, I don't care because I find her annoying.

Desire & Decorum Chapter 14:

Duke Richards's journal is just another proof of how deranged he is, which is getting redundant. At least I have proof that he has been manipulating Dominique, which is another step up I need. Might as well replay this book and get the other pieces of evidence to see the full outcome.

Oh, Hamid. I really want to spend time with you, but my diamonds for other books go first. Don't worry. I'll spend diamonds on you so you and my MC can live happily ever after.

*sigh* The sight of the MC's mom's ring thrown into the fire better be the last straw because I've had enough of Duke Richards being continually despicable, as if I don't know that already. A part of me wants him to have some sort of depth that makes him well-developed while still irredeemable. That would've made him memorable and interesting instead of just someone I should hate. Here's hoping the wedding day gets disrupted and the tables turned against him.

America's Most Eligible Chapter 11:

I'm so relieved Eden and Kiana are alive, even though they're injured and had to drop out of the show. Their safety matters first and foremost. To think that something life-threatening like this to occur in a fun show is proof of mismanagement. I still don't know whether it's an accident or someone rigged the go-kart, but either way, it's carelessness on Carson's part.

This chapter is surprisingly calming, and it helps that neither Ivy nor Vince are around to stir trouble. It's just me, Adam, Derek, Mackenzie, and Jen relaxing. My MC had a fine date with Adam and even had a steamy moment with him even though they have maximum relationship points. Anyway, can't wait to see what Iceland has in store for AME.

Passport to Romance Chapter 3:

I'm starting to like Sumire for giving her own spin of the Louvre tour even after the MC missed the one Yvette booked. It was a fun take, and I enjoy watching her incorporate her love and knowledge of art together.

So, I picked the premium option to find the Mona Lisa painting and flirted with the security guard. That was a really dumb move on everyone's part, including the MC's. I think taking a picture of Mona Lisa should've been pushed to a later chapter and have everyone involved to ask when it will be ready for display again. Might as well throw Elliot under the bus for suggesting that we trespass in the first place.

Wow! All the love interests look stunning in their formal outfits! It's making me hard to determine who my MC will pursue, even though his vlog is named Sexcapades (don't judge).

I'm starting to dislike Yvette for talking trash about the love interests, even though she warmed up to me earlier this chapter for approving of a fresh tour of the Louvre. I get that she wants her magazine to improve, but I also think a balance between work and friends is needed. During the dinner, I threw Elliot and Marisa under the bus and defended Ahmed and Sumire from her. I actually think Marisa's okay, however.

Open Heart Chapter 7:

I cringed when that kissass with Percy Mendoza's model tried to smooch Aurora into paying for her lunch. Talking about the downsides of popularity. I think her aunt rigged the list in her favor while handing out the "most interesting" cases. In other words, Harper Emery could be up to no good.

Okay, telling Bryce to flirt with Ines and Zaid is pretty fun to watch. It's like he thinks he has a suave way to get around people, and acts like he succeeds. Anyway, glad that he succeeded in buying the MC time to follow Ethan.

For Remy, I told him the truth about his condition that will deprive him from his ability to move his limbs. I'm willing to risk a patient's short-term anger over withholding important information on his condition. Not to mention the latter is unethical. It was touching to see him accept his condition and resolve to live his life to the fullest.

So Patient X is Naveen Banerji? No wonder he resigned. And Ethan telling the MC to not tell this to anyone else just comes across as suspicious. Were they trying to preserve Edenbrook's reputation while one of their top doctors was dying of an illness?

The Elementalists Chapter 3:

I'm worried for Atlas and their search for the girl Dean Goeffe was watching over. It makes me wonder whether they'll resort to extreme measures to take down Kane or something. I grabbed the letter, and it seems that Dean Goeffe served as the girl's caretaker in secret. I think she knows who she is instead of merely stumbling upon her.

I didn't get the enlargement spell when I first played this chapter, so I saved up diamonds and restarted the book just so I could get it. I hope it will come in handy, even when the MC and Atlas's magick goes on and off, probably because of a disturbance in the force or something.

For once, Beckett's presence is kept to a minimum. A welcoming thing, actually. As for the ward Kane sent to the MC, I'm starting to admire him for being as interesting as Redfield. He might be the kind of person whose sense of right and wrong is different from other people's. I'd love to know more about him. Here's hoping he's a genuinely complex character.

Ride or Die Chapter 11:

Well, Logan manipulating the MC in the first place only to fall for her doesn't change my stance on him. I continue to reject him for the mess he caused. Regarding Mona, who apparently didn't know about Logan's actions before, her comment on suggesting to kidnap the MC put me off. That makes her come across as cold-blooded in some ways that it makes me less secure.

Why am I at Riya's house? She pushed MC into pursuing Logan in the first place, then complained that she's feeling lonely as a result. At least she gave the MC a place to stay for now, and Jason told the MC that her dad misses her.

Anyone thinks Toby could be a Brotherhood agent? I mean, good for him that he didn't participate in Colt's foolish plan, but how did he reach Riya's house? Did he have some sort of tracker? Or did he search the area one by one? Whatever that is, Colt's package could be a super dangerous bomb capable of super destructive damage. It's really rash of him.

Regarding the Brotherhood, I think it being the greater evil is never expanded on. Even though the narrative mentions it as worse the MPC, it just comes across as bland and forgettable. It doesn't help that the only Brotherhood member MC encounters is a baseball hat guy Teppei met.

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Chapter Reviews: March 19-23, 2019 + Thoughts on upcoming books

High School Story: Class Act Chapter 6:

Most of the trip to the aquarium is relaxing. There's no presidential election drama to worry about aside from Ajay learning that the twin's ahead in the polls. Definitely the break I needed from all that drama.

As much as I dislike Ajay, I feel bad for him that his parents are arguing to the point of getting a divorce. I just wish his story is executed properly and has a conclusion that makes sense. Same goes with Skye.

Across the Void Chapter 14:

Ah, back to Matara. Playing as my MC is fun in some ways, but these moments are few and far in between. And my happiness quickly vanished when I have to get back on the Atlas. Not to mention that having to pay diamonds to save a passenger's life is just stupid. On a morbid note, that's one less passenger to worry about.

Great, I have to play as Eos again. I still remember how petty and self-righteous he is, and I certainly am not pairing him with Lyra. She deserves someone better. At least there's no sign of Pax.

I didn't hesitate picking the option hoping that Barlow is a handsome fellow. That was actually pretty funny. With VEE and Sol on board, I hope most of the rest of the crew made it safe and sound. And since my MC's dating Sol, I hope they get to reconnect, and Sol gets to develop as a character. He has potential owing to his vast knowledge of the setting around him.

The Heist: Monaco Chapter 16:

Wow! This is a nice, sweet ending. Prove that a Choices story doesn't need romance as a main focus to be awesome. It was also nice and satisfying to take down Ansel and Carlise in order to prove who's boss. Reuniting with Sonia at Vegas was the cherry at the top. I owe her a premium scene once I can afford it.

As for the ending, I got an average one, but at least it's more satisfying to match the good endings of my recruits. I particularly enjoy those of Jones and Graves. Even the cameos from other books are fun to watch. Sure some of them are from books I'm not fond of, but at least they're done in a way that doesn't piss me off. It's fun to see Graves starring in a movie directed by Tommy Phelps. And yay for Alana! I miss her so much!

Overall, this story is great. I love the fact that I have to think in order to get favorable outcomes, allowing me to exercise my mind. The heist crew is also one of the strongest points, each of them having unique and distinct personalities, and their conversations together are fun to watch. I'm definitely replaying this with the crew members I didn't recruit in order to immerse myself again. I think this story works just as well with a second book, but with a new crew and a few recruits returning, kinda like America's Most Eligible has a new set contestants in All Stars. That would keep the story fresh and exciting while still preserve our choices on who we recruited.

Desire & Decorum Chapter 13:

I'm starting to miss Prince Hamid, whom my MC is engaged to. It doesn't help that the premium option to go with Ernest comes across as pointless, so I skipped that. Nevertheless, it always cheers me up to pick the snarky options with Duke Richards.

I picked the premium options to play as Briar and eavesdrop on the conspirators with Luke. Reaching the point where I have to pick Arthur Woods or Edmund Marlcaster got me thinking that it's. For the conspirators, I wish there's a way to play them against each other, and the pretending part to keep them unaware is a start. At least I got proof of how much of a hypocrite the duke is.

Bah, that snake Henrietta! Always looking after herself. I'm not super surprised she would get rid of MC. After all, it's a temporary "alliance" of convenience, and she practically does nothing to help with the investigation. This series's MC has suffered a lot, espececially because of Duke Richards, but I can't see her giving up because she strikes me as determined to be with who she loves no matter the situation in the end. In her case, I'd love to see people's reactions when she marries Prince Hamid. That's right, a prince.

Passport to Romance Chapters 1-2:

Eh, it's okay. I get that it's light-hearted, but there's not much to say because I don't get to see much of the love interests. At least they don't look super bad, though Elliot looks like he should lighten up. I also like that Marisa and Sumire are opposites in terms of personality, though it's a tad bit sterotypical. Still miffed that the male MC faces come from BSC. Why can't it be from VoS or AME?

I cringed at the thought of spending diamonds just to get extra views on the blog. Not to mention that I already have a bad feeling I have to pay diamonds just to add certain pictures of iconic landmarks to the vlog. Nevertheless, I'm more interested in the traveling for the vlog than the romance.

Anyway, let's see how this goes.

America's Most Eligible Chapter 10:

Ugh, Vince continues to get on my nerves for his unnecessarily rude behavior, and I'm glad Ivy's sick of him.

I'm curious of Ivy right now. I know she comes across as an underdeveloped villain back in Book 1, but I'm all down for understanding her character. Pity it costs diamonds, and after watching the scene on YouTube, I'm glad she reveals that she plans to run pageants if she won, and her desire to win no matter the cost makes more sense now. I think it's fun to see her choosing underhanded means to win and not letting her past bring her down.

As for All Stars' format, it's about time Jen and Omar are feeling the frustration with Carson's mishandling of things. I saw some screenshots, where Carson doesn't want to become like Piper, only to mess things up. If I were him, I'd take Jen and Omar's opinions into account and evaluate them. That would've allowed him to keep the show exciting for the audience and contestants. Either way, Jen and Omar should've been the showrunners instead of Carson.

The go-kart ride was a breeze for because I picked the premium option to pick the audience vote and train with Crash just because I wanted an advantage and continue roleplaying my MC as a flirt. Didn't expect things to go easily. Oh well.

Holy cow! That ending with Eden and Kiana was a curveball! I had a bad feeling they'll get eliminated soon, but having them in a go-kart accident that results in karts exploding? That was a drastic move! I just hope they'll be okay, but chances are that they won't, and I'm scared. The next chapter summary doesn't exactly relieve my worries either.

Open Heart Chapter 6:

Man, the beginning of this chapter was super tense. For a moment, I thought I might kill Shonda if I wasn't being careful. Fortunately, she survived and gave decent advice to MC. That should be useful later on.

My MC's number 19 on the list. Well, that means he has to work harder. Jackie's shock at Aurora being first and Aurora telling her to go on was priceless, though.

So, Sienna's boyfriend Wayne is a clone of some characters I've already seen. He even talks robotic that it's creepy instead of funny. There's no emotion when he talked about being a lead programmer at a software company. Seriously, Sienna should dump him and move on to Danny, just in case Wayne's company decides to go after Edenbrook Hospital.

Speaking of which, it's adorable to see Elijah feeling infatuated with Phoebe, even if Phoebe has Lucilla Nazario's model.

I'm curious about the C.T. scan from Ethan. My guess is that it's on Naveen Banerji, hence his retirement announcement. Either way, this story is getting more interesting.

Ride or Die Chapter 10:

After seeing the nitrous oxide tank, I just can't help but think of Crash Team Racing. It's a PS1 game I often played during my childhood, and its antagonist is named Nitrous Oxide. Anyway, I didn't use it because I'm saving diamonds.

The party's okay, though I'd rather not go to one in some decrepit area. Pity it costs diamonds to kiss Mona, but whatever.

I didn't pick the premium option to talk with Teppei Kaneko, but after seeing some screencaps on it online, I have conflicting opinions on him. I get that he ultimately cares for his son and encourages him to pursue a life outside of crime, but grooming Logan as his "successor" just so he'll have nothing to lose in case Logan gets in trouble is what caused Logan and Colt's rivalry in the first place. Colt needs a heart-to-heart talk with his father, especially since the MPC leadership is hereditary, and Kaneko seems adamant to encourage his son to abandon this kind of life, just like Colt's mother did.

So Logan knew the dad was investigating the MPC and was the one who called the cops because he wanted to MC to "owe" him? Well, MC never owed him anything. In fact, I never liked Logan to begin with, so am I supposed to feel angry and heartbroken that he tricked the MC? That's something he would do, honestly. I thought the rest of the MPC will get rid of her, but that didn't seem to happen. As for her oldest friend, I'm guessing it's her old friends Riya and Darius. I hope it's Darius because I like him for displaying common sense.

The Elementalists Chapter 2:

I like this book even more than I thought. The indication that some choices affect MC's karma meter looks like choices will affect the MC's personality and relationship with others. After the ability to impress Kane A.K.A. that funky fashion disaster of a villain, I'm guessing we can choose who we can trust.

Katrina Harrington is so pretty. And a cool teacher, not less. I love the way she teaches her students and look forward to know her better, preferrably directly from her.

I swear, Beckett should start behaving in front of his sister and friends. I get that he's distant to his friends besides the MC, but his rather disparaging descriptions of his friends isn't helping matters on his insecurities. I get that he doesn't want to be overshadowed by his sister and thinks she barges into his space, but that doesn't give him the license to abuse it by acting dismissive towards his "friends".

Thoughts on upcoming books:

I'm mildly excited for Nightbound, in part because it will feature gender options. Yet at the same time, I'm worried that Pixelberry will resort to the same clichés plaguing so many of its books, forced white male LI derailing the story being the biggest one. In the end, let's see how this goes.

I have mixed feelings for Wishful Thinking, especially after it's revealed that we can only play as a female. What's more important, however, is the quality of the story. If it ends up aimless like #LoveHacks, I don't want that.

I'm not excited for Sunkissed, which comes across as a cheesy romance story most likely to be female only. After all, Choices's low-effort books tend to lack gender options in order to make quick bucks. As for Platinum, I'm more excited because it's less like just romance and more like building up a music career. I fear that it will end up a fiasco like Red Carpet Diaries because of the protagonist being an up-and-coming music star. When Peyton said it will be gayer than TH:M, my guess is that its female love interests will be more prominent than the male ones. It could have gender options like TH:M, but it's also possible we won't.

Regarding the Royal Romance sequel series, I feel like a short epilogue would've been a bit better than an entire sequel series. Don't get me wrong. I love Olivia, Maxwell, the corgi, my MC, and her husband Liam, but I think it would've been better if the writers focused on treating their own characters well in Book 3 instead of focusing too much effort on Drake.

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Tottenham put up their own wall to silence Borussia Dortmund fans

It's a whitewash! Defiant Tottenham sets up their own wall to stop Borussia Dortmund fans keep signs in Signal Iduna Park

Matt Barlow for the Daily Mail

Published: 22:33 GMT, March 5, 2019 | Updated: 22:33 GMT, March 5, 2019

Tottenham president Daniel Levy searched the world of sports looking for inspiration for never quite ready to open new stadium in White Hart Lane and decided that he would try to make something similar to Borussia Dortmund & # 39; The imposing Sud tribune of the Westfalenstadion

The & # 39; Yellow Wall, as they call it, can place nearly 25,000 fans in a single stand, but it is not the capacity or design that intimidates the noise and energy generated from behind the goal that was defended by Spurs in the second half of last night.

This was the challenge for Mauricio Pochettino and his players in Germany : to stop this, and although there were heartrending moments in the first half, this was a night in which his & # 39; White Wall & # 39; was strong and simply refused to give up in the face of a fast and smooth attacking side.

Jan Vertonghen delivered a letter of intent with a brilliant early tackle to stop Marco Reus, and his Spurs teammates threw bodies in the line of fire while Hugo Lloris produced flying saves when all else failed .

It was a few minutes before half-time when a choir of & # 39; Come on you Spurs & # 39; cut through the air and gave a clue that Tottenham would be a good night. ] Only those who follow Spurs, with their undesirable reputation for failure that stubbornly holds in spite of all the good vibes of the Pochettino era, might be anxious about a cushion with three goals, but there was nothing to fear with the Pochettino team that handsome learns and grows in this

Those 45 minutes when Dortmund threw them all on Lloris & # 39; goal and yet could not reduce the deficit – was the key passage of the game and the manager deserves honor for his adaptation to a 4-5-1 shape, Heung-min Son

The Londoners disrupted the rhythms of the game, frustrated their hosts and Harry Kane's nervous finish puzzled Dortmund in silent surrender. It was an impeccable European show in all respects and three thousand thousand fans started celebrating it.

& # 39; Where is your famous yellow wall, & # 39; they crowed, a piece of white, high in a corner of this yellow-black box. And then: & # 39; Is this the Emirates? & # 39; And: & # 39; Auf Wiedersehen, Auf Wiedersehen & # 39 ;, which even raised a tittle to the home fans.

Spurs really develop to taste the high life, and step into the last eight with reason to believe that they get

In late October left Luuk de Jong's late equalizer in Eindhoven they with one point out of three games. Then, in December, they were 1-0 behind in Barcelona with 84 minutes away and booked in the Europa League.

Pochettino complained about his ill fortune after almost two years without a home match and those annoying fixture schedules converge on Spurs. & # 39; Circumstances & # 39 ;, I've usually mentioned it, but this European campaign is blessed with luck, until this draw against Dortmund, a team that lost its way with only one win in eight.

He confronted Barcelona without Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, and even after Lucas Moura's exciting equalizer in the Nou Camp, came the helping hand of the Dutch PSV that played for a draw in Milan and Inter peppered their goal with 23 shots, scored only once.

Of course it was not a question of happiness.

Late Wembley targets gave them a grip on this draw in a night when they were without two important goals

Reus lit the fuse on the eve of the game, called the Westfalenstadion and Norbert Dickel, the former Dortmund striker, turned around Legendary warm-up man on the microphone, excited by the home crowd.

Lucien Favre punctuated his team with goal potential and the Bundesliga leaders came out on a breathless time. The Favre team scored three or more goals at home in the previous four games and lost Tottenham's biggest fear.

Jadon Sancho flickered to the right, Mario Gotze drifted between the lines and Reus was

Tottenham had made the sting as European veterans. Dortmund was unable to generate the same energy after the break and the clinical finishing of Kane led to the slaughter of the match.

The free end went up as the Boxpark in Croydon during a World Cup summer. Hundreds of plastic German beer cups sailed into the night sky and the celebrations began.

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