The Jamey Dodger Society

[ninedaysaqueen]

For prevention of cruelty to reprobates.

Current Members
ninedaysaqueen
smallsotong
inkasrain
an_english_girl
dannybailey
filkferengi
mikkaybear
agh_4
frosted_feather

*rings gong*

I call to order the first meeting of the Jamey Dodger Society, a group for those who have read a "Thick as Thieves" arc or want to become as spoiled as Varuca Salt.

Comments

[dannybailey]

I just joined (thanks ninedaysaqueen for adding me) and I'm loving the conversation so far. It has definitely increased my appreciation of the book even more.

So, first things first: I have a confession to make. I'm a long-time slash fan and I tend to read with slash goggles. That being said, I really think there was some extremely heavy hinting at a romantic relationship between Costis and Kamet. I think it was mirrored in the myths as well. Although - again - I may be biased here!

I also have another confession... about halfway or maybe three-fourths of the way through the book I started wondering if maybe I didn't really like it. I felt horribly guilty about it, since I've been anticipating it for so long and of course we're lucky that we have a book! But I guess all the wandering and the seemingly endless setbacks and sidetracks really made me impatient. Luckily I think the end of the book was so strong that it completely made up for the meandering middle. I loved everything about Eugenides and Irene. I'm a sucker for sad, angsty scenes! And

[ninedaysaqueen]

I'm not usually a slash goggler, but I'm right there with you on Costis/Kamet! I was talking about that to mikkaybear when we were PMing. At first, I thought I was just imagining things, then Kamet was like, "He is stealing me, but not because he loves me." (-__-) You sure about that?

Also, Godekker thinking they were lovers... "Does he only have eyes for you? Does he tell you how much he loves you? Does he tell you how pretty you are?" O_O Wait, what am I reading!!!???? Is this really happening?

Take a shot every time Kamet mentions how strong, good looking, or buff Costis is. XP

Kamet at the end when he is all like "Costis, my dear Costis." and talking about him in his letter like they're an old married couple. Stop bringing smelly plants into the house, honey! XD Plus, Costis followed him when he left! AHHHH! <3 <3 <3

[dannybailey]

Ooh, I'm glad to hear that even the non-slashers are seeing it! Yes, I almost forgot about what Godekker says to Kamet. Gosh, there was a lot of innuendo in this book. Which, of course, I enjoyed very much

[ninedaysaqueen]

He does like to go on and on about how strong and competent Costis is. I get it Kamet. You think Costis is hot and has skillz! XD

[filkferengi]

You might enjoy M. C. A. Hogarth's Dreamhealers series. I think it touches on lots of your points, & the 3rd book is due out next month.

http://mcahogarth.org/the-dreamhealers-series/

[dannybailey]

Oh, what a great recommendation! Thank you! It's such a difficult genre (if you can even call it that) to find anything in. I've added the first book to my goodreads account! :)

[filkferengi]

Oh, good; I hope you enjoy them. Should you decide to recommend them over on sounis, remember to mark the post ot: for off-topic. We'll need lots to read, before the next book comes out.

;)

[empmai]

I'm going to clarify my earlier statement that I know it was Costis from the beginning.

It wasn't that I knew it was Costis, but that I obstinately stubbornly refused to believe it was anyone other than Costis because I really, really wanted another Costis book.