By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting I have come to hate the trope of curses and poison being used to try to excuse abusive behavior by characters of various works. It’s an overused cliché that I’ve started to view as a lazy excuse for what is not justifiable. Firstly, abusive behavior is not acceptable. Whether it’s verbal, physical, or emotional abuse, it can have severe … Continue reading [Trope Analysis] Curse/Poison Does Not Excuse Abuse
By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Water and fluidity are often used as metaphors when discussing some nonbinary or non-conforming gender identities because they are both characterized by their ability to take on different shapes and forms. Water can exist as a liquid, a gas, or a solid, and it can change its shape and form depending on its environment. Similarly, some people who identify … Continue reading [Commentary] The Fluidity of Water & Genderless Characters
Please like and share this post! Currently unlicensed in English (BUT NEEDS TO BE). You can see the Korean version here. According to the baka-updates, the manga has over 100 chapters out and according to me, this series deserves more attention, more love, and more translations! I read a lot, I mean a lot, of stories, particularly of the isekai genre lately, and this by … Continue reading Spirit King Elqueeness: Review, Analysis, & A Plea for More
