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They do look cool. I keep watching your gif. But I do wonder if you can actually see with those
Hmm not sure. I mean, the whole goal of the Beldam was to use them to trap kids' souls, so, I doubt she cared if they could see or not 🤔
 
I read LGBT YA for research purposes and I can't say I'm a fan. Most of what I've read feels too idealistic, pushes a specific agenda, or often makes the character's sexuality the focus of the entire plot. I have two of my own novels aimed at this age group that I feel like I am endlessly redrafting. One focuses on male body image issues in teen athletes (protagonist is on his school football soccer team) and the other focuses on teenage gang warfare. The latter I almost tried to pitch to someone in TV some years back but I chickened out. 🙈

Although one book in this genre that I would recommend is Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan.
Yeah exactly, that was my thoughts as well... it's like you can do really great works for kids and adults but when it comes to teens/YA fiction it's just indeed that, focus on the sexuality and the idealism rather than making it a really good story that sounds as natural to write. And especially when it comes to more fantasy/supernatural works as well it's definitely some agenda they realllyyyy have to write out sometimes.

Thank you for the recommendation, I'll make sure to check it out :)
 
That reminds me! My book about books is coming today :D

Good morning everyone!
What book is that? 😯

Also, good morning!

Yeah exactly, that was my thoughts as well... it's like you can do really great works for kids and adults but when it comes to teens/YA fiction it's just indeed that, focus on the sexuality and the idealism rather than making it a really good story that sounds as natural to write. And especially when it comes to more fantasy/supernatural works as well it's definitely some agenda they realllyyyy have to write out sometimes.

Thank you for the recommendation, I'll make sure to check it out :)

Absolutely. Too many young adult books really patronise the audience.
 
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