Ah! No I haven't read that series before though I've heard good things from many about it though they never mentioned that. I think it may be time to check it out :) Thanks so much for the suggestion!

First thank you so much for replying! And wow, I had no idea that was the case. I know very little about Korean cultural standards of beauty as I have only started getting into their culture mostly though media (music, movies and comics) over the last few years and to me 2NE1 is one of the most talented and beautiful…

Yay! I was hoping someone else in this discussion had read it, though I had a feeling you did as you touched on many of the things he did in the article :) Hopefully others in this discussion thread will check it out too because its not about booing fantasy in general or even Martin but about the lack of POVs…

I'm a huge 2NE1 fan and I had no idea they were considered the ugliest group in K-pop. That truly amazes me because I think every single one of them is gorgeous, I love their unique style and personality. their single Ugly actually made me cry the first time I heard it because of its honesty (the Go Away song and…

I also love the A Song of Ice and Fire series though I do think the idea that just because a fantasy world is based on medieval Europe it can only involve white people is problematic. It is fantasy after all, an author can include POCs to their hearts content. They often just don't choose to do so. Why that is I don't…

I definitely agree with you here and as a huge fantasy fan as well as being WOC its an issue close to my heart. I love A Song of Ice and Fire, I've read all the books written so far and can't wait for the Winds of Winter but what you've stated in this thread Lynx rings very true to me. And saying its based on…