elumish:

I really wish we would stop making women and particularly girls apologize for reading what they like to read. High school girls with boyfriend issues are no less valid a topic than nihilist white boys on road trips. Urban fantasy is no worse than high fantasy. Billionaire military werewolves are no cringier than space imperialism. A girl leading a revolution is no less powerful than a boy leading one.

Yes, this so much!!! I learned so quickly to make up stories about what I’m reading…my favorite, urban fantasy, usually turns into a murder mystery when someone asks what I’m reading.. I mean, I’m usually not _lying_ per se, but it ain’t the whole truth by a long shot!!