Review: Wie Findus zu Pettersson kam

Wie Findus zu Pettersson kam by Sven Nordqvist
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nur Pettersson versteht wie sehr ich meine Katze liebe <3

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Review: Jaws

Jaws by Peter Benchley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I'm a very big fan of the relationship between Ellen and Hooper, and what Hooper's death could mean in the context of traditional horror tropes (specifically the concept of a person dying as punishment for having sex). It was really cool to see a story with such a complicated female lead from this time period, especially one whose sexual desires are explored in a judgment-free environment. Though I suppose the judgment is supposed to be doled out by the reader.

Very fun book! Overall, and aside from the Ellen stuff, I have the same thoughts toward it that I have towards the movie, though I enjoyed the book much more.

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When Mewsies Attack!

Currently on page 80 of Paperbacks from Hell by Grady Hendrix!

Review: Alice in Tumblr-land

Alice in Tumblr-land by Tim Manley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

"Her doubts and uncertainties lingered, they did, but she knew now they would never fully go away. They weren't a sign she was doing something wrong. Neither were her mistakes
Everything she'd been through, it was all just part of the story."

Alice in Tumblr-land is unique for having some truly impactful, meaningful storylines followed by some of the cringiest 2013 humor known to mankind. The highlights are found in the storylines for Cinderella, Robin Hood, Mulan (though a bit dated), Rapunzel, The Little Mermaid and King Arthur. Hansel and Gretel, The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise and the Hare are also good, but significantly weaker than the others.

Peter Pan is a definite low point, though has a nice conclusion. Alice is in the same boat, despite being the titular storyline. Beauty and the Beast is very predictable. Sleeping Beauty has a strong backing, but falls flat overall.

But this was a fun, easy read!! If you ever find a copy of this in the wild, I highly suggest flipping through it and even actively seeking out the Cinderella and Robin Hood entries specifically.

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Review: Werewolf Skin

Werewolf Skin by R.L. Stine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alex really couldn't go 3 seconds without mentioning how cute he thinks Hannah is.

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Review: The Wax Child

The Wax Child by Olga Ravn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"One of these lonely teeth, a cheek tooth extracted, which over time had traveled through my wax, along the length of my thigh, we shared in not having proper mouths, but despite this deficiency the tooth would often sing the same song from its place in my thigh: I have no power. I have no courage. I saw the lark descend. I will love in vain forever. Hidden in me are her calcium and old blood vessels and nerves. If I could eat a cake made in the shape of her left breast, I would do it. I would lick her from head to toe. If I had a human tongue, I would do it. But I am worth nothing to her. I would do anything to soften her, seduce her and allow her most secret of sighs to escape in my presence. But it will never happen, and it does not hurt. I am a tooth. My craving is my fuel, a journey in another life. My love is not made for happiness, but for longing. I am worth nothing to her."

Ravn's writing and the translation work of Aitken continue to be delicious and utterly mesmerizing. While I personally enjoyed The Employees more, The Wax Child differs from it in ways that I think will make it more palatable as a novel (ex: specific named characters and a clearer storyline) while still retaining the oddities to be found in the writing style.

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Unravelling Plans

Unravelling Plans (390 words) by The_Lavender_Creator
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Goosebumps Series - R. L. Stine
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Megan Standish/Shaeron
Characters: Megan Standish, Gregory Mikkelsen, Shaeron (Goosebumps: Horror Town)
Additional Tags: Ghost Shenanigans, Fluff, Cute
Summary: Shaeron saves Megan from some unwanted advances.

Review: The Call of Cthulhu

The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: A Short Stay in Hell

A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"There is a despair that goes deeper than existence; it runs to the marrow of consciousness, to the seat of the soul." (Page 96)

I really appreciated the stance on Hell being sameness, and how life is only so precious because of the interactions we have with others, the variety between people, and the ultimate end. Very brutal book, by design.

That being said, I can't believe Hell is racially segreated /hj

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Basic Math: -Wisdom Teeth + Drawing = Fluff

Basic Math: -Wisdom Teeth + Drawing = Fluff (318 words) by The_Lavender_Creator
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Goosebumps Series - R. L. Stine, Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek (2025 Video Game)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Harvey Folsom/Lizzy Choi
Characters: Harvey Folsom, Lizzy Choi
Additional Tags: Transmasculine Lizzy Choi, Fluff
Summary: Levy (Lizzy) struggles to decide what to write in a card for his boyfriend.

Young Justice Vol. 1 (Archived From Tumblr)

https://www.tumblr.com/the-lavender-creator/813935050486956032

Oakleaf Bearers/Battle for Skandia (Ranger's Apprentice Book 4) (Archived From Tumblr)

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The Icebound Land (The Ranger's Apprentice Book 3) (Archived From Tumblr)

https://www.tumblr.com/the-lavender-creator/813934706411339776

The Burning Bridge (The Ranger's Apprentice Book 2) [Archived From Tumblr]

https://www.tumblr.com/the-lavender-creator/813934542382661632

The Ranger's Apprentice (Archived from Tumblr)

https://www.tumblr.com/the-lavender-creator/813934410628022272

Meow (Archived From Tumblr)

https://www.tumblr.com/the-lavender-creator/813934159542222848

Ghost Next Door Liveblog (Archived from Tumblr)

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I Wanna Feel Your Sugar Rush Through My Veins

I Wanna Feel Your Sugar Rush Through My Veins (981 words) by The_Lavender_Creator
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Goosebumps Series - R. L. Stine
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Ricky Beamer/Iris Candler, Ricky Beamer/Brooke Buchenberg/Iris Candler, Ricky Beamer/Brooke Buchenberg
Characters: Ricky Beamer, Iris Candler, Brooke Buchenberg
Additional Tags: Song: Sugar (The Orion Experience), Title from a The Orion Experience Song, polyamships' Polyam Shipping Days, Dessert & Sweets, Transformation, Polyamory, Cults
Summary: Brooke is finally inducted into the Creep world.

Intro

 Hi!! I'm Virgil ^-^ [He/it]

I made this mostly because I've always been curious about the fact Goodreads allows you to automatically cross-post onto Blogger. So this is mostly going to replace a reading blog I had for a short time on Tumblr, which I deactivated a while ago because I found updating it in addition to Storygraph and Goodreads a massive pain.