The Demon's Covenant
Nov. 27th, 2010 06:51 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
be_themoon you guys you guys today I went to the library and they had The Demon's Covenent in omggg. I haven't been able to place it on hold because that is a bad idea with my parents and the titles, but with it there I could just check it out SO I DID.
those who told me Covenant was even better than Lexicon? OMFG *HIGHFIVE* I DIDN'T KNOW THAT WAS POSSIBLE BUT APPARENTLY IT IS? ;alskhdlkdhdk YEEEEEES.
SO SPOILERS.
Okay. First off, Mae as narrator was wonderful to read. Relatedly, I adored her and Jamie's relationship - it reads as very real, with their games (WHERE DID YOU LEARN TO DANCE <33333) and their comforting each other and how sometimes they fight but they get past it and are amazing together, always. And speaking of their families, Annabelle was absolutely epic, and I was horrified and so sad when she died. D: Annabeeelle. She wasn't a good mother, necessarily, but not all of us are cut out to be and she TRIED, she really did, and then she died. and before she died she taught Jamie that sometimes someone's initial reaction to something is not the one they mean, or the one that matters the most. also she was badass. it was lovely. but Mae's internal thoughts were really wonderful, and her voice is great, and also I just adore Mae a lot, all the time.
Mae and her guys! I totally get how she's attracted to multiple people at once. That doesn't mean I liked it that she kept kissing multiple people in a very close period, but that's solely because I really really can't stand leading people on or cheating. But! at the same time, I totally get every kiss she had, and why she did it, and I desperately hope she gets a happy ending, whether she gets the guy she wants or decides she doesn't want any of them. Because Mae deserves every ounce of happiness she can get.
Mae as battle leader! all I have to say here is EPIC EPIC OMG MAEEEEE, YOU ARE THE BEST EVER I feel that you and Sin should just be epic together forever and maybe also make out, because that is some attraction you two have got going. <3333
the brothers! oh, man. ;alskhdgkdg A BEACON LAMP. that was the part that got me most. well, that and of course the scene in the kitchen. "Just don't leave me!" omg, guys, how so completely fucked up are these two? and then of course the entire battle, which was awesome for everyone, ever, and omg Nick apologizing for Jamie's face in general. also, holy shit, what happened in Durham, asdkghdg *wide eyes*. one has to wonder what happened to their relatives - did they know what happened, afterwards? I mean, Nick is still linked to them, for sure - no way to remove a third-tier mark except through blood. and oh my goodness, Alan and Nick are just so messed up. aaaagh!
JAMIE. who is a lightweight, and adorable, and his dialogue in every scene was just pure gold. I reread the scene with him drunk so many times. he is just so cute! and they are both so fiercely protective of each other, it is LOVELY. also Jamie's whole journey, and his decision at the end is just gutting, and Mae making Nick stay so that Jamie won't see her alone if he turns around! I just. *flaily hands* and then Nick does something HUMAN, because she's been teaching him, and also because he says he doesn't get it at all but clearly he does get a little bit of it, some of the most important parts.
And a note about Seb, who I hope will someday get redeemed, because I feel so sorry about him. he needs a very good therapist, a rehabilitation plan, and possibly no contact with the outer world for a while. best of luck to you, you sometimes decent asshole.
There is probably a lot more I wanted to flail about, mostly SIN and Merris and Liannon and Nick making Alan let him heal him and then Alan once again being a noble IDIOT and I just want to cry about that, because despite everything about him being a total lie Alan in pain is a horrible, horribly sad thing, and Nick's reaction just makes it WORSE. And Sin is just THE MOST AWESOME, I love her so much. she thinks about leaving the translation behind! but doesn't, because she is practical. and perhaps in the end she cares about Nick, at least a little bit. Perhaps. oh man, I want Surrender so badly, I want a whole book from Sin's point of view. IT WILL BE THE BEST.
There is still more I wanted to talk about! but mostly I just want to sob at someone about it, and make flaily hands, and yell a lot. omg this booook.
in like personal news and stuff I am doing all right. my dad is in ICU still because he is being a bit stubborn about actually, like, eating and drinking and doing the exercises he needs to do, but he's not in any real danger beyond the normal risk for all people recovering from heart surgery. I have my driver's license and have spent most of the past two days ferrying people around. :P I am at 45K for NaNo and hope to win today or tomorrow. We shall see. <3333 love you all. I am so thankful for you guys.
those who told me Covenant was even better than Lexicon? OMFG *HIGHFIVE* I DIDN'T KNOW THAT WAS POSSIBLE BUT APPARENTLY IT IS? ;alskhdlkdhdk YEEEEEES.
SO SPOILERS.
Okay. First off, Mae as narrator was wonderful to read. Relatedly, I adored her and Jamie's relationship - it reads as very real, with their games (WHERE DID YOU LEARN TO DANCE <33333) and their comforting each other and how sometimes they fight but they get past it and are amazing together, always. And speaking of their families, Annabelle was absolutely epic, and I was horrified and so sad when she died. D: Annabeeelle. She wasn't a good mother, necessarily, but not all of us are cut out to be and she TRIED, she really did, and then she died. and before she died she taught Jamie that sometimes someone's initial reaction to something is not the one they mean, or the one that matters the most. also she was badass. it was lovely. but Mae's internal thoughts were really wonderful, and her voice is great, and also I just adore Mae a lot, all the time.
Mae and her guys! I totally get how she's attracted to multiple people at once. That doesn't mean I liked it that she kept kissing multiple people in a very close period, but that's solely because I really really can't stand leading people on or cheating. But! at the same time, I totally get every kiss she had, and why she did it, and I desperately hope she gets a happy ending, whether she gets the guy she wants or decides she doesn't want any of them. Because Mae deserves every ounce of happiness she can get.
Mae as battle leader! all I have to say here is EPIC EPIC OMG MAEEEEE, YOU ARE THE BEST EVER I feel that you and Sin should just be epic together forever and maybe also make out, because that is some attraction you two have got going. <3333
the brothers! oh, man. ;alskhdgkdg A BEACON LAMP. that was the part that got me most. well, that and of course the scene in the kitchen. "Just don't leave me!" omg, guys, how so completely fucked up are these two? and then of course the entire battle, which was awesome for everyone, ever, and omg Nick apologizing for Jamie's face in general. also, holy shit, what happened in Durham, asdkghdg *wide eyes*. one has to wonder what happened to their relatives - did they know what happened, afterwards? I mean, Nick is still linked to them, for sure - no way to remove a third-tier mark except through blood. and oh my goodness, Alan and Nick are just so messed up. aaaagh!
JAMIE. who is a lightweight, and adorable, and his dialogue in every scene was just pure gold. I reread the scene with him drunk so many times. he is just so cute! and they are both so fiercely protective of each other, it is LOVELY. also Jamie's whole journey, and his decision at the end is just gutting, and Mae making Nick stay so that Jamie won't see her alone if he turns around! I just. *flaily hands* and then Nick does something HUMAN, because she's been teaching him, and also because he says he doesn't get it at all but clearly he does get a little bit of it, some of the most important parts.
And a note about Seb, who I hope will someday get redeemed, because I feel so sorry about him. he needs a very good therapist, a rehabilitation plan, and possibly no contact with the outer world for a while. best of luck to you, you sometimes decent asshole.
There is probably a lot more I wanted to flail about, mostly SIN and Merris and Liannon and Nick making Alan let him heal him and then Alan once again being a noble IDIOT and I just want to cry about that, because despite everything about him being a total lie Alan in pain is a horrible, horribly sad thing, and Nick's reaction just makes it WORSE. And Sin is just THE MOST AWESOME, I love her so much. she thinks about leaving the translation behind! but doesn't, because she is practical. and perhaps in the end she cares about Nick, at least a little bit. Perhaps. oh man, I want Surrender so badly, I want a whole book from Sin's point of view. IT WILL BE THE BEST.
There is still more I wanted to talk about! but mostly I just want to sob at someone about it, and make flaily hands, and yell a lot. omg this booook.
in like personal news and stuff I am doing all right. my dad is in ICU still because he is being a bit stubborn about actually, like, eating and drinking and doing the exercises he needs to do, but he's not in any real danger beyond the normal risk for all people recovering from heart surgery. I have my driver's license and have spent most of the past two days ferrying people around. :P I am at 45K for NaNo and hope to win today or tomorrow. We shall see. <3333 love you all. I am so thankful for you guys.