Reading

Am I highly critical reader?

I never saw myself as a highly critical reader.  Sure, as time goes by my taste did change and there are certain types of narratives don’t appeal to me anymore, and it cannot fill the entertainment value I was longing… Read More »Am I highly critical reader?

Before the hype. During the hype. After the hype. (an anecdote…or not)

Hype—you either hate it or follow the fad. When it comes fandom this is double edge sword for me. It’s nice to see similar minded people raving about something you absolutely adore. But when it comes irrational blind following, then… Read More »Before the hype. During the hype. After the hype. (an anecdote…or not)

The Unorthodox! Let’s talk about antiheroes!

I don’t mind morally gray characters. I’ve already shared my thoughts about how my favorite characters don’t represent my moral principles. I enjoy every spectrum necessary to elevate a narrative; if making the protagonist unethical is necessary, then so be… Read More »The Unorthodox! Let’s talk about antiheroes!

How romantic is romantic to me?

I’m a woman of subtlety!I actually appreciate simple romantic gestures better than you know, those over-the-top/super cheesy ones!  So if you’re gonna ask how romantic is romantic to me: then equal parts of cuteness and rare small doses of sensual… Read More »How romantic is romantic to me?

I don’t like ‘plain’ love interest!

If you frequent my blog and read my regular feature, “What’s on My Reading List?” You know how shoujo & josei dominate my reading list. I’m unashamed about it because they’re my favorite things to read. They are easier to… Read More »I don’t like ‘plain’ love interest!

Do you outgrow your reading choices?

So do you? Actually my topic is broader; it caters to our fannish tastes (not just reading choices)! Like have you tried reading/watching an old series remembering it so fondly because of your emotional attachment, then only to find out… Read More »Do you outgrow your reading choices?