solarpsychedelic

The problem with this book is that I'm French.

Alix E. Harrow's The Everlasting is a novel about deconstructing a country's founding myth. Said myth is inspired by Arthuriana and, especially, Joan of Arc. I'm not against Joan of Arc motifs (hell, it's one of the things I love about Margaret Rogerson's Vespertine). I am also pro deconstructing founding myths! Including French founding myths, including Joan of Arc.

However.

However, I think if you're going to be deconstructing a country's myths it should be your own country. Whether its because the book is in English or the author is USAmerican or the fictional country is England-coded (the main narrator so far (25%) is called "Owen Mallory") or a combination but this feels particularly disrespectful. Leave Jeanne alone and go bother George Washington or something.

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Chapter 6: Okita vs Hihikata swords on whose master is better, Okita Souji or Hijikata Toshizou.

Kashuu gets mad at Yatonokami's moping about their master. "Unlike me, you were at his side until the end..."

Kanesada was just trying to distract them from their fight by starting up a new one lol

Chapter 7: Mikazuki is reading a book on dreams and pondering if swords can dream since they have human forms. If you put something under your pillow before bed you're supposed to dream of that object, so Yatonokami tries it.

Turns out Kashuu secretly tried it too before Yatonokami came, which is when he gave up because he wasn't alone anymore. 🥹

Chapter 8: One month since Kuniyuki was summoned. Hotarumaru and Kunitoshi attempt to make him food;;

Chapter 9: Kunihiro bros again. Yamabushi is missing so Yamanbagiri freaks out.

Somehow it turned into this. 😂 Yamabushi befriending a bear is so spot on lol

Chapter 10: This time more Rai fam.

Pfft so cute.

Chapter 11: Higeki has trouble remember Hizamaru's name and ends up calling him things like Higemaru (mustache) and Shirimaru (butt)... The whole hiza=knee thing is funny but it's really sad too, poot Hizamaru...

Current Mood: worried

rolanni

Business first: Those who have recently read/re-read the Fey books in their original form, may now review the books as one work under their omnibus title, The Fey Duology, in the venue of your choice. Given the Fair Mess this release has become, reviews will help considerably.

Once again -- Spanish Aunts, and many, many thanks for your support and patience.
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I did finish enough research that tomorrow, I believe I will begin to write down words in the book file, so that's good.

After that, things kinda went downhill. Possibly because the book I'm writing is the last of the Jethri arc, and Jethri was Steve's buddy. OTOH, I wrote the first one, so it's fitting that I write the wrap-up. Hear that, Brain?

I went out for some Alpaca Therapy, which helped a little. I think, but I'm still not Top of the Pops, so I'm shutting down for the rest of the day. I figure to do some coloring and listen to The Talisman Ring, go to bed early, and try again tomorrow.

Everybody stay safe.

In case anyone else is in need of Alpaca Therapy, here's a picture: