Fantasy
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I’ve long toyed with the idea of an audacious Harry Potter fic, where I attempt to fix all the plot holes and whip the characters into something resembling a consistent shape. Or, at the least, just re-plot all seven books so they make more sense. I haven’t quite gotten around to that yet; but amid…
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Full name: Elodie Sweeney Powers: not awakened yet Dedicated and poised, Elodie is a hard worker and a caring friend. Though she’s about to receive the most stringent test of her loyalties upon starting at the House of the Scroll… Her family descends from old Castillan nobility, bestowing upon her the title of Viscountess. EXCERPT…
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Check out the corresponding Goodreads post here! I was pretty tame in my analysis over there; but I had a lot more (admittedly salty and spoiler-laden) thoughts–so I figured, what better use than to commission them for my blog? Obligatory disclaimer: these are my opinions. This is in no way a commentary on anything other…
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Full name: Lavía’Ricardo Powers: bubble Shy yet eager, Ricky remains a friendly, hopeful child despite the hardships that paved his early life experiences. He’s just as willing to provide a comforting hug as he is to snuggle on an offered shoulder. He’s been a talented singer since he was a small child. EXCERPT Deni jogged…
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Harry Potter features the outright or implied redemptions of several characters—most notably Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape, and Regulus Black. But, even in the cases where the character is supposed to have made a complete switch, their motivations and behaviors still don’t make complete sense with someone who’s begun to understood the evil they’ve committed, and…
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Full name: Hayden Alve-Sacha Caerleon Powers: emotional and physical darkness Intuitive and pensive, Hayden picks up on a lot more than most kids his age. He enjoys equal parts solitude and companionship, and is happy merely sitting and reading in silence with his friends. Hayden is fluent in four different languages. EXCERPT Hayden tiptoed into…
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Full name: Jordan Alshiovarevna Powers: not awakened yet Headstrong and opinionated, Jordan knows what she stands for. She’s fiercely loyal to her friends and family, and is willing to do just about anything to protect them. She’s the second-youngest of four siblings, all of whom were born with magic. EXCERPT They could’ve been anywhere on…
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The pendant was old and bulky, decorated with the delicate touch of enamel flowers. Emily’s mother Rachel had discovered it a few months ago, helping her own mother Lucy to clear out the relics collecting dust in the woman’s attic. Despite the flickering bulb in the ceiling and the abundance of cobwebs, Emily and her…
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Full name: Itachar Emery Powers: not awakened yet Sweet and bubbly, Emery loves playing with her cat Fluff, listening to music, and escaping into imaginary worlds with a good book. She’s the only of her immediate family and relatives to have been born with magic. EXCERPT They’d known from birth that she’d be special. Aside…
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Full name: Drew Rukani Powers: not awakened yet One of the three children named in the prophecy to defeat the Soul-Stealer. Curious and easygoing, Drew loves spending time with his friends and family—in particular roughhousing with his adoptive cousins, or discussing his favorite comics with his dormmates. Despite being orphaned at a young age, he’s…
