Fandom Snowflake Challenge - Day 6

[maplemood]

Day 6

 

In your own space, create a list of at least three fannish things you'd love to receive, something you've wanted but were afraid to ask for - a fannish wish-list of sorts.

Oh boy. I think this was one of the days I skipped last year--granted, I skipped a lot of days last year--because I've always felt so awkward just straight up asking for things. But this is a challenge, so:

1.) My fandom stocking is up here. Fandoms are Stranger Things, Penny Dreadful, Star Wars, and The Punisher, and I'd also love book recs!

2.) On that note, anybody who's watched Penny Dreadful (or any of these shows, really) and wants to gush about it is welcome to hit me up any time--I absolutely adore this show and it has a pretty small fandom. (And if you happen to like over-the-top Gothic horror with a strong found family element and haven't watched Penny Dreadful yet, I'd really recommend it!)

3.) Again: Book recs! Especially for books (middle grade, young adult, or adult) with a strong found family and/or loyalty element to them. I have an especially soft spot for middle grade and young adult fantasy--bonus points if it's creepy or weirdly charming (or both!). Realistic and historical fiction are great too, and I love a good romance.

Comments

[sixbeforelunch]

Re: #3, have you read The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley? Abused young girl ends up with a new guardian during WWII, and she and her brother and said guardian slowly learn to trust each other and love each other.

[maplemood]

Ooh, no, I haven't read that one, and it sounds like it's right up my alley! Thanks for the rec. :)

[maplemood]

Hey! Just wanted to follow up and say that I read The War That Saved My Life and absolutely adored it--it was exactly the kind of book I had in mind when I asked for recs, so thanks again. <3

[sixbeforelunch]

Glad you liked it! :)

[oldtoadwoman]

Penny Dreadful was on my to-watch list and then I forgot about it. (So many things to watch.)

[maplemood]

My to-watch list is pretty much never-ending, too. :D There's so much stuff out there and not nearly enough time to see it all. If you ever do decide to give it a shot, though, Penny Dreadful is pretty manageable--it ran for only three seasons.

[theuncertainhour]

I recently read "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk -a beautiful YA story about found family and a young girl trying to figure out who she is - and I think you might enjoy it!

[maplemood]

I think I've heard of that one, and it does sound wonderful! Thank you so much for the rec!

[spikedluv]

Summoner series by Taran Matharu, October Daye series by Seanan McGuire, Newsflesh Series by Mira Grant (Seanan McGuire's pseud), and The Raven Cycle by Maggie Steifvater.

[maplemood]

Thank you!! Haven't read any of these yet, and they all sound interesting.

[spikedluv]

They're all really good. *g*

[laraflame]

Well, okay, I keep repeating myself but this is a masterpiece and I'd gladly go on a crusade for it.
It's creepy and weirdly charming and there's plenty of loyalty and (loss of) family. I think it's more of a middle-grade fantasy than young adult but the uderlying sociology and psychology - at least imo - is more suited for adults.
Also, lots of sarcasm. And magic.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/334123.The_Amulet_of_Samarkand

[maplemood]

I think I've heard of this one...vaguely? The title at least sounds familiar, and now I'm super intrigued! Thank you so much for the rec. <3