[ SECRET POST #2233 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2233 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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Comments

Re: AGREE

[(Anonymous)]

This is the above poster here nerding out about these books.

I definitely understand the criticism...I have the same criticism as well. The character who impressed me so much was Professor Lyall, who was a funny, layered, and original character who also happened to be a bisexual werewolf. Not to be naive, but this was really important to me. I have read hundreds of fantasy, sci-fi, and steampunk books, and LGBTQ characters are still so rare in the genre, especially well-written ones (or maybe I'm not reading the right books...recs are welcome). His relationship with Biffy was intense and painful and I think Carriger did a good job letting them get to know each other before entering a relationship. I understand the criticism for the stereotypes of the vampires, because it was overplayed, and I wish Carriger gave Madame Lefoux something to do in the books other than eff everything up constantly (I feel like the only one who likes her sometimes!).

As for the comments about Alexia's figure, I suppose you caught me. I haven't read the books since last summer (all in one greedy week) and I may be a little overzealous in seeing Alexia as a fat heroine (this fat girl wants more fat heroines!). I can't help but project a little.

I'm pretty sure this is just me freaking out over these books...if you can't tell, they are high in my list of favorites. I'm just glad to see criticism and conversation for them...even if they are flawed, I'm glad people are talking about them.

Re: AGREE

[(Anonymous)]

nayrt

I'm a fat girl who'd like to see more fat heroines, too. That's why all the coyness about heroines who (OH NOES!!!!) are cursed with large breasts and hourglass figures makes me cranky. That's a fine body shape to have, but I don't mistake it for an author having an enlightened view about plus-sized heroines.

That said, I really liked the series, too. Just discovered it and devoured several of them in less than a week.