I’ve only read it a couple of times but it’s really stayed with me. Might be time for another reread over Christmas!

All the stars for your Momo reference!!

Cheeto Benito is my new favourite name for the Orange Horror. Thank you.

I’ve been watching a Turkish historical drama called Magnificent Century on Netflix. The costumes, the scheming and court intrigue. I love it.

True. No doubt we will find out soon.

What is going on with Valencia?? Is her wolfing down donuts a sign that SHE might be pregnant?? I need to know!

Here are some random Metiria facts I remember from following her on twitter - she has a cute dog, enjoys knitting and is a Terry Pratchett fan.

Seriously though she is a fucking boss, 24/7.

Metiria! I <3 her so much

That’s beautiful.

Starred for both your name and your comment.

Yeah that’s how I read that too. Given how evasive Montez was about where she’d been born there’s got to be something in it, plot-wise.

Awesome!! I loved the book about Bob. Would definitely want to meet him rather than the Duchess.

Omg cat #2 is soooooo bendy!!!

Thanks for that, I completely agree. I’ve spent quite a lot of time over the last couple of weeks thinking about what he would say and how he would feel about certain things. Helps me feel like he’s still with me in a sense.

I’m getting married later this month and spoke at my grandad’s funeral last week. Neither of those events make/made me as stressed as the prospect of a Trump presidency.

Definitely no laughing here, unless it’s the bitter laugh of oncoming madness and despair.

God she is so good in this. I never thought I would admit anyone to be as good as the goddess Emma Thompson, but Amy Acker is definitely up there.

Guys, guys! The best ever Shakespeare adaptation is clearly The Lion King.

I’m already factoring a comprehensive trip to my local booze shop into my weekend in preparation, and I live in Australia. I can’t even imagine what it’s like for you guys in the US, how are you even managing to stay sober.