This is Week 3 of May, which means this is the third Fantastic Fives of Wyrd & Wonder. This week’s theme is my favorite one: five characters in their comfort zone. I picked characters from some of my favorite books and I describe the type of situation they’re most comfortable in.
Follow the hosts of the event to not miss a thing: Annemieke (A Dance With Books), Ariana (The Book Nook), Jorie (Jorie Loves A Story), Lisa (Dear Geek Place), and Imyril (There’s Always Room For One More).
Misaki from The Sword of Kaigen, by M.L. Wang
Despite being a trained warrior, Misaki put down the sword to become a mother and housewife. She’s content having left that life behind to raise her sons as part of the legendary Matsuda family. When war approaches, Misaki will pick up her sword again to do what she does best: taking care of her children.
Aeris from Of The Wild, by E. Wambheim
Another parent. Aeris rescues abused and abandoned children and raises them in his grove in the Woods, where they receive love and protection while they turn more fae than human. Aeris is as much older sibling as parent and would do anything for his children, but his magic is running dry and he’ll have to trust a new visitor.
Myndil from The Misadventures of Myndil Plodostirr, by Michelle Franklin
This was the easiest pick because Myndil is comfortable everywhere and with everyone. Every person (or creature) he encounters is a potential friend and a potential ear to hear about God. Did I mention God speaks to Myndil? That is probably his favorite thing in the world, and Myndil hears Him all the time.
Marieke from Journeys, by Jeanne Roland
After tragedy strikes young Marieke, she infiltrates boys-only St. Sebastian’s Archers’ Guild, where she has the opportunity to practice archery, something otherwise unattainable for women in the 14th century. Doing so surrounded by gorgeous young men isn’t a punishment either.
Tom from The Dryad’s Crown, by David Hopkins
“The best battlefield surgeon an army could hope for. I can mend, and I can rend.” The only character in this list who doesn’t have a POV in his book. Fellow trans man Tom is a skilled barber who loves to be in the midst of battle. He’s comfortable stabbing people, giving shaves, and saving lives, but you can tell he is most confident because he is who he’s supposed to be.
Next Sunday will be the last in the Fantastic Fives series with five of my favorite cozy reads.
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