Reading roundup (including Cold Days)
Catching up on the last of 2012 and starting off 2013:
45. Elizabeth Bear, Range of Ghosts -- The beginning of an epic fantasy trilogy set in Central Asia (in 12th-13th century, apparently; ( Mostly about worldbuilding -- not even spoilery )
45. Elizabeth Bear, Range of Ghosts -- The beginning of an epic fantasy trilogy set in Central Asia (in 12th-13th century, apparently; ( Mostly about worldbuilding -- not even spoilery )
Your Nemesis thoughts are very cool, and make a lot of sense, especially the cocaine comparison (which would dovetail nicely with all of those things Harry was realizing about the Winter Knight mantle) -- I confess I didn't give Nemesis much thought myself because I was disappointed by the "brain parasite behind everything" aspect. I do think you're right about willing vs unwilling candidates (guessing Lea, as well as Sith, were unwilling ones), and Nemesis preferring the former. (I was sad about Sith, too... the book spent a lot of time on him, so I wonder if maybe he'll get cured like Lea did and show up again? or maybe Harry will try to cure him).
She's never had an actual adult relationship with anyone
Very true, and that sucks... Even Ginny Weasley went out and had boyfriends while waiting for Harry Potter to notice her (even though I don't like the way that relationship is handled either). And Murphy had Kincaid. It really seems ridiculous that Molly would still be nursing that childhood crush. Like everyone else, I hope her becoming the Winter Lady means that can be put to bed now (please!!)
As well as Harry looking at every woman like meat. I get it, I don't need to hear about it every damned time
That was my feeling on the subject, too. I understood why it was there and what it was doing, but didn't think it needed to be there quite so consistently. Less is more!
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