Afterlight

We finish the book in record time! Topics include: More vapid romance, Cullen Family History, Esme's sad backstory, Carlise's far more interesting backstory, storm baseball, the plot appears, Bella breaks her dad very cruely, Bella shows some competence, Bad guy vampire has a stupid motive, and a noncomital ending. Mahlon rants about James the Vampire and Allie is excited for the movie.

We're Back! this time with a new experimental format that focuses on the Vampire Lore as established by SMyers. Topics include: Why the hiatus? Darling Belle, the most beautiful kitten, great transitions, Vampires in Twilight are overpowered, superpowered vampires, Anne Rice vampires, other vampires, powers that the Cullens don't have flying or shapeshifting powers, comparisons to other vampires; Mahlon rants about Dracula adaptations and Allie talks about Vampire Daiaries and Crazy Rich Asians.

Special Guest this episode is Keltyzoid! Topics Include: Edward's deranged way of thinking about love and Bella Swan (aka THE GIRL), Attempts to make Edward charming but continue to come off as creepy, Stalking is okay if a Vampire does it, Warm Bodies and dissapointing film adaptations, original pitch for Twilight movie, and why Tanya and Edward should've been a couple. Allie records from the bottom of a well, Kelty talks about better books, and Mahlon references Dungeons and Dragons (cause she's a doof) Where to find us: https://twitter.com/keltyzoid https://you-can-call-me-sypher.tumblr.com/ https://amerileste-cressderqueen.tumblr.com/

Content Warning: We go deep into the very unhealthy and borderline abusive behavior. Topics Include: Episodes game, Bella and Edward get together, actually good moments of writing, repetitive chapters, Bella wanting to jump Edward and make the school watch, why is this book called Twilight, Edward is lucky that Bella is into danger, more re-write talk, Mahlon makes a crass joke and struggles to find something to talk about (the book offers almost nothing) and Allie wonders where are the gay high school boys are. Required Reading: Chapters 13 - 17

Warning: A lot of technical issues with the audio here. If that doesn't bother you, then listen on. Topics Include: Descendants talk, Edward's terrible flirting techniques, Superhero theory, Bella's fainting spell and Edward controlling nature, Jacob and the La Push Boys, Google Cold Ones; Get results, Ways to make Bella and Edward likeable and romance believable. Mahlon rants about the native representation and Allie questions Bella's actual comic book knowledge. Required Reading: Chapters 9 - 12