#legendborn fan art

[fandom-witch]

Happy Star Wars Day!

I just realized this is the perfect day to share this Bree and Nick star wars inspired art I got! The colors are so dreamy 🥰

the amazing artist: lamonyo (ig)

#may the fourth be with you #may the force be with you #star wars #legendborn #legendborn art #tracy deonn #legendborn fan art #legendborn fanart #nick davis #breenick #bree matthews #ya fantasy #legendborn cycle series #nick davis art #bree matthews art #star wars art

[monadchi]

legendborn commission!

#legendborn #my art #commission #bree matthews #nick davis #commissions open #digital art #illustration #fan art

[artsycatt]

Bree matthews the baddie

#my art #fanart #fan art #legendborn art #legendborn by tracy deonn #legendborn fanart #legendborn #bree matthews #briana matthews #bloodmarked #legendborn cycle

[angel-of-lilies]

Legendborn x Challengers Redraw

Breeselnick edition!

As both a huge Legendborn and Zendaya fan, I knew once I saw the trailer that I wanted to draw this scene.

I don’t know if I’ve ever commented on my views on the love triangle on this account, but fundamentally I am team Bree and don’t care who she ends up with, but I am fond of the idea of the trilogy ending with them as throuple. I just want them all to be happy!

Also I gave Bree her little gray hair streaks!

Anyway I suck at backgrounds so sorry for how dull it looks.

Reference:

#legendborn #legendborn fanart #nick davis #breenick #fan art #breesel #breeselnick #breenicksel #polyamory #zendaya #challengers #bloodmarked #bree matthews #selwyn kane #brelwyn

[stellahoi]

bree ❤️

#legendborn #the legendborn cycle #arthurian legend #illustration #doodle #drawing #digital art #character art #fan art #fanart #pretty girl #ill be sleeping #im reading bloodmarked and omg #book recommendations #booktok

[colourofmagic]

after finishing legendborn by tracy deonn yesterday i immediately had to draw bree!! what a book, definitely one of my favourites!

#is this mildly spoilery? #maybe #man i love her #legendborn #bree matthews #bloodmarked #tracy deonn #legendborn fanart #fanart #fan art #bree #selwyn kane #nick davis #king Arthur

[everyone-needs-help-here]

Reading new books and watching their new fandoms form has honestly been one of the most awesome experiences. I was so used to having thousands of pictures of fanart and theories about the worlds so it was so strange that I would search up a new book and only find a handful of posts and if I was lucky maybe an occasional piece of art. Then, slowly, I’d check in and more people were posting. Watching the fandoms flourish and find their roots is amazing, big thanks to fans for the magic you create <3 

because for the first day this was me and i was struggling lmao

#fandoms #the scholomance #legendborn #bookworm #fan art #fanfic #bridgerton #lore olympus #a deadly education #bloodmarked #the golden enclaves #the last graduate

[otterinthwater]

oh no

uh oh

its THAT time again

EDIT: SCREAMS WITH GLEE THERE ARE OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE MADE ART OF IT AND READ IT YIPPEEEE

#my mind is 99% legendborn content and headcannons and scenes and quotes #and 1% other stuff #idk i probably wont be able to muster up the courage to post my art of it here but - #crying because i cannot find any other people making art of it/who are fans of it/have read it :pensive: #man #otter talks #been a while since i've gotten into a book this much #i think the last ones were like #darkwing and the inheritance cycle and also watership down #legendborn

[roslynwrites]

you’re such an incredible writer, so i only imagine u read extensively too. i’ve noticed ur ao3 bookmarks are empty, but i’d love to get a list of your favorite titles whether it’s zutara, other fandom or traditionally published works.

I do indeed read a lot. The past few years I have read much less fanfic and have focused on original stuff, but I have actually been able to read a few fics in recent times because my brain didn't want to write, I did have a bit of Zutara burnout I think so no Zutara recs here (yet).

But if you, like me, enjoy some Dramione, then, for starters:

anything by phlox (Slowly Toward Desire is my favorite)

Amateur Cartography by worksofstone

A Darker Blue by skitter (legitimately cannot believe this fic didn't blow up, one of the best Dramione fics I've read and that fandom has a ton of good shit, so like. wow. skitter also has a Zutara! I have not yet read but it's on my list and I'm already sure I will love it)

Lights Out by Phoebe

I used to read every pairing under the sun in HP but as I said, haven't read as much fic lately, but two others are Blood & Gold (a Tomione, by the legendary ObsidianPen) and The Wilderness (Luna/Ginny) by speechwriter. If you try nothing else on this list, try The Wilderness. That fic is high art. It blew my entire goddamn mind, my god. I also highly recommend anything by PacificRimbaud (esp. the Paneville)

*cracks knuckles* now for some original stuff:

The Liveship Trilogy by Robin Hobb altered my brain chemistry

Scholomance Trilogy by Naomi Novik. I mean, okay, I worship Naomi generally, so I was shocked to discover it took me a while to get into these. Read the first, thought 'meh', came back to it again later, liked it better, second and third proceeded to BLOW me away

NK Jemisin's Broken Earth trilogy. In case you want a nice dose of a darker twist on Earthbending and an exploration of prejudice.

Juniper & Thorne by Ava Reid for your Gothic horror needs

Lost Boy and Alice, both by Christina Henry. Dark fairy tale retellings, so you know I'm there. She does them so well.

The Burning series by Evan Winter. It has dragons and a dual-sword wielding badass, in case you need those itches scratched

If you want some good published romance (I tend to like fanfic for pure romance stories tbh so I'm usually pickier here) that has some fanfic vibes, I enjoyed Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert

If you want dark Zutara vibes, my go-to rec and one of my favorite series is The Poppy War trilogy (I will never get over #rinezha)

I wouldn't say I adore The Legendborn Cycle series, but I still like it, you can tell the author has roots in the fan/fanfic scene I think, and again, I think it has some Zutara vibes. Tracy Deonn 100% had to have been inspired by Zuko for her character Sel, I'm convinced. And her take on the Arthurian legend is really unique and creative.

#answers #recs #this is kind of an unorganized hot mess but #hope it helps someone!

[pagesandpothos]

Black History Month Book Recs

To celebrate Black History Month, I thought I'd share a few recommendations of books I've read recently by black authors. All of the books below feature incredible black characters in a wide variety of genres.

Parable of the Sower & Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler (Dystopia): One of my favorite duologies. This is a haunting post-apocalyptic series about a young girl's plans and dreams after Climate Change has caused a societal collapse. Both books are incredible and feel upsettingly prescient at times!

Faebound by Saara El-Arifi (Romantasy): A recent read that I really enjoyed. This is perfect for fans of books like Fourth Wing who wish the genre was more diverse. Not only is this written by a black author, but it also includes queer characters and romances, and the world is Arab-inspired.

When the Reckoning Comes by LaTanya McQueen (Horror): One of my favorite horror novels ever. There are some truly terrifying moments in this as it explores some of the real horrors of American history.

Chan-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah (Dystopia): an incredible and thought-provoking speculative novel. This was one of my favorite new novels of 2023. It follows several characters set in a future where a fully privatized prison system has inmates take part in televised battles to the death.

Artie and the Wolf Moon by Olivia Stephens (Graphic Novel): This is a really sweet middle-grade graphic novel about a pack of werewolves. There's some great family dynamics and a cute queer relationship too. The art is beautiful, as well.

Future Reads

I also have several books by black authors on my TBR that I can't wait to get to. Here are a few that I am most excited about:

A Love Song For Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams (Romance): This was one of my picks from Aardvark Book Club this month and I'm really excited to read it.

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler (Historical): This is one that I really want to read soon. I'd love to eventually read all of Octavia E. Butler's works.

The Reformatory by Tananarive Due (Horror): I've seen so many good reviews of this. I got it from Aardvark Book Club a few months ago and look forward to finally reading it.

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn (Fantasy): I have heard such good things about this series. Book three is scheduled for release in early 2025, so I'd love to read the first two before it is released.

I'm also planning to finally read novels by both Kacen Callender and S. A. Cosby this year. I've had several of their books recommended to me and really look forward to finally diving into their books. Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender is on my February TBR, so I'll be reading it very soon!

Do you have any other recs? Feel free to let me know!

#books #book recs #themed book recs #black history month

[readingrobin]

This month started off at a real drag and didn't really kick up until probably the near end of it. Looks like I read about maybe 800 pages more than last month, yet still covered the same amount of books. I'm gonna chalk that up to the good amount of DNFs I had for this month. It's a downer when that happens, but hey it's going to happen. I will say that I'm glad I ended this month on a high note with a book I really enjoyed that I've been meaning to get around to for a while.

Total Books Read: 6

Total Pages Read: 2,965

Total DNFs: 4

Books Read:

Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn (4.75/5) - The only downside of the book is a somewhat rushed climax, which was an issue I had with Legendborn as well but, other than that....Oh my god, Bloodmarked took everything Legendborn did and took it to another level. Dynamics get more complex, institutions that were sketchy become full on villainous, and, in the end, Bree takes on such a risky, yet understandable move that I'm eagerly waiting to see the fallout of. Deonn expands upon the themes of generational trauma and grief, concentrating on, now that Bree can recognize these things in her own history, how does that affect her personally? How does she, as an individual, relate to all these expectations and duties brought onto her by her ancestors? Bree's reflection on these ties continue to make her such an engaging, powerful character I love to watch develop. We see new sides of the Rootcrafter community, and I gotta say, I love the new character Valec. I may be a bit biased since I love charismatic infernal dealmakers, but I hope we see more from him as well. As much as I loathe love triangles, the connection between Bree, Nick, and Sel never really bothered me. I've found that, if the two love interests have an already established relationship, the love triangle becomes a little more digestable, as their whole dynamic doesn't thrive off any jealousy or competition for someone's love. This book only fueled my need for a Bree/Sel relationship, but I would hate for Nick to go by the wayside. 

Scurry by Mac Smith (4/5) - If you were a Warrior cats fan as a kid, this graphic novel is definitely for you. In a post-apocalyptic world, house mice try to survive through scraps found in abandoned houses, but resources are dwindling. They must venture from their home, with the threat of cats, wolves, and other dangers that lay beyond in the forest. The art is absolutely phenomenal, very cinematic with great lighting. Give it a try if you're a fan of animal survival fiction like Watership Down or Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH.

Shadow Weaver by MarcyKate Connolly (2/5) -Just a very middle of the road middle grade sort of book. While I appreciated the dark tone, there was nothing really that hooked me in. Emmeline seemed totally oblivious to her shadow's darker nature right up until the story decided that it was time to get suspicious. Apparently putting a man in a coma near the very beginning didn't set off any alarm bells. I understand that their relationship may have affected her shortsightedness, but almost every piece of dialogue her shadow has is a big red flag. Even kid me probably would have given Emmeline a big side eye at how she kept dismissing the shadow's clear malevolence. Though I have to say, without spoilers, once we learn of the shadow's motivations, I can't blame her for being the way she is. I'm probably not going to read the sequel because I simply don't have enough interest, but I hope she gets her slay girl slay moment. But, given that this is series targeted towards children, probably not.

The Book That No One Wanted to Read by Richard Ayoade (3/5) - About as funny as you're going to get with a comedic talent like Richard Ayoade. it's a sweet junior fiction about a book that doesn't want to be read and has some great observational humor from a book's perspective. Tor Freeman's illustrations are a great addition here, adding to the humor and giving the book more character.

The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle by Victoria Williamson (4/5) - Always had a soft spot for stories featuring two characters from different worlds who come together and find that they have more in common than they realized. Caylin and Reema are two characters that know the trauma of loss, to varying degrees sure, but they know what it means to lose someone dear to you. They bond through caring for an injured fox, sympathizing with a creature that is deemed unwanted by society and has access to a kind of freedom they long for. Though getting off to a rocky start, the two develop a close friendship, bringing out the best in each other and staying resilient in troubled times. An inspirational story for sure, great for helping children empathize with refugee stories and introducing them to the harder aspects of life certain children go through. 

The Scapegracers by H.A. Clarke (5/5) (Review)

DNFs:

Wolfsangel by M.D. Lachlan - I was almost halfway in without really connecting to the characters, plot, or writing style. It takes a while for things to happen and even then, the action seems to drag a bit. Once I noticed that I was skimming more than actually taking in information, I decided to stop. There are some really good bits of dialogue here and there, but it wasn’t enough for me to keep reading.

A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney - I think I knew I was in trouble when there were two time skips, one three months and another a year, within the first 50 pages. We pass right by Alice’s training to fight against Nightmares, as well as her learning more about Wonderland, which really didn’t set the story off at a good pace. It also didn’t help that the book opens with the protagonist immediately in danger, which is somewhat of a bookish pet peeve for me. Without the proper build-up, it makes the moment seem so much emptier and it’s difficult to feel for the character that’s still an absolute stranger to us. I also wasn’t a fan of the author skipping through what could have been great character development between Alice and Hatta and worldbuilding in favor of getting to the action faster. As a result, I felt forced into a world that felt like it was making itself up as it went along. I wanted to be learning about Wonderland and all its history and eccentricities alongside her, not in retrospect. I also didn’t believe the attachment between Alice and Hatta because we don’t see it develop naturally. Hatta goes from stranger, to mentor she has a crush on, to no way I don’t have a crush on him but mayyyyybbeee and that’s all we really see of their dynamic in the beginning. The fact that I have to wait 1/3 of a book to get to actual plot is kind of a breaking point here. I wish I liked it more, because it does sound like a cool concept, but I think it’s all lost on me.

The Ember’s Lantern by Colleen Houck - Given that I had read Houck's Tiger’s Curse series way back when in high school and loved it, I figured I would feel the same way about a story that attempts to exude spookiness and Halloween vibes. What I didn’t expect was for it to, well, fall supremely smack on its face. I don’t know if my tastes have changed over the years, but I didn’t recall her style feeling so bland and empty. There’s nothing that gives any personality or atmosphere to the writing. It’s mostly simple statements, descriptions, and maybe some internal feelings, but it feels rare. I never really felt entrenched in the world that was being built, and, despite some interesting lore behind the lanterns, it never felt properly realized. Also, Ember was too frustrating as a lead character. She kept making poor decision after poor decision that, without a plot security net, would have definitely gotten her killed immediately. I think her stubbornness was meant to come off as endearing, but it was more of a hindrance. 

Thirst No. 1 by Christopher Pike - Bought this book years ago during my teenage vampire craze and yeah, so many of them I got during that phase have NOT held up. I didn’t feel anything for Alisa, a protagonist that has a self-proclaimed “expertise in everything” and as much charisma and personality as a pale block of wood. She’s a five thousand year old vampire that was a little too ready to jump into a jacuzzi naked with an 18 year old boy in order to manipulate him for information, who naturally becomes her love interest. Ultimately, I think she might have worked better in an adult series, with her unlikability possibly working in her favor, but in this direction, she just seemed entirely superficial.

Average Rating: (3.79/5)

#robin's book log #reading wrap up #bloodmarked #scurry #shadow weaver #the fox girl and the white gazelle #the scapegracers #wolfsangel #a blade so black #the ember's lantern #thirst #monthly wrap up

[fandom-witch]

This Bree in the photo is done by the lovely @ayeoops !!! Look at her nails!! Her sweet smile!! I love it so much!! So excited to read bloodmarked and so nervous!!

#legendborn #legendborn fan art #tracy deonn #ya fantasy #legendborn art #legendborn fanart #bree matthews #bloodmarked fanart #bloodmarked

[desperatecheesecubes]

A reading update!! I know you were all waiting with baited breath for this one.

Recently Read

Legendborn: 5 star reread

Thoughts: it’s just phenomenal and you should all read it. I’m also super hype for Fairyloot’s editions and I will definitely be grabbing them

Snow White With The Red Hair 20: 3 star first time read

Thoughts: look I’m adding the manga I’ve been read too! Snow White Red Hair is just such a comforting read I love it.

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue: 5 star reread

Thoughts: as a domestic abuse survivor myself Monty’s story has always felt very personal to me. And Percy is just SUCH a gem. Felicity is my whole soul out on page. We love a queer cast.

Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Lucky: 4 star reread

Thoughts: this remains the best sex scene I’ve ever read and somehow it’s PG13 fucking wild

Noragami vol 22-24: 4 star first time read(s)

Thoughts: Noragami is such a SOLID story. I hope the anime adaption gets continued because I want this series to get the fan following that it deserves. Unrelated but I was very tempted to use vol 21’s cover because goddamn! What a piece of art! I decided to collect the omnibus releases but I will probably pick that solo volume up because it’s so beautiful.

Frieren Beyond Journeys End vol 1-5: 5 star first time read(s)

Thoughts: I’m not crying, you’re crying. Frieren discovering how important everyone was to her after they’ve died is just *incoherent emotional noises* and the fact that Himmel’s character continues to get developed and built up even as we only explore him through memories. It’s just so good. Anime announcement when??? None of my anime friends read manga.

Currently reading:

Sword Stone Table: 27% first time read

Thoughts: Roshani Chokshi’s short story was so good it made me meme. The Gilded Wolves just jumped to the top of my TBR

Breathe and Count Back from Ten: 60% first time read

Thoughts: very solid character writing. Both of our leads are relatable and grounded and I love them.

The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy: 62% reread

Thoughts: I’m fairly certain that Felicity was the first asexual lead I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading, and what a standout she is. We Stan a QUEEN.

#literature #cheese reads things #mine #now featuring manga!

[artsycatt]

Our favorite disrupter

#bree matthews #briana matthews #legendborn art #legendborn by tracy deonn #legendborn fanart #bloodmarked #fanart #fan art #my art

[angel-of-lilies]

Legendborn Beach Day!!!!

Okay, so I know this isn’t my best work and it looks a little unfinished, but I wanted to post something in honor of the Oathbound announcement and the news that we are getting four books!

I actually started this piece in July back when I actually could go to the beach, then I just forgot about it for a while. Oops

I really hope that they are all safe, happy, and healthy when the series ends. These kids have gone through so much, I really just wanna see they get a break and finally be able to relax and be kids.

#legendborn #legendborn fanart #bloodmarked #oathbound #legendborn cycle #bree matthews #briana matthews #nick davis #nicholas davis #selwyn kane #alice chen #william sitterson #fan art #breenick #breesel #breenicksel #breeselnick #tracy deonn

[stellahoi]

i honestly cannot remember what she was wearing when she was called i just remember she complained about being cold so black t-shirt for her ig

#spoilers #the legendborn cycle #legendborn #arthurian legend #illustration #doodle #drawing #digital art #character art #fan art #fanart #briana matthews #did her eyes go red in this scene ? #also we’re there flames at that point or was it after #i really should read the scenes before drawing them #im lazy #artists on tumblr #small artist #art block