Supporting Characters to Love
Today marks the beginning of the Killer Characters Blogfest! It's going all week long and I'm excited for every minute of it!
To start off the week we're talking about killer supporting characters, and you know I couldn't pick just one.
First up we have the lovely and oh so kick-A Nellie Gomez from the 39 clues series.
Angel - Maximum Ride Fan Art (3826600) - Fanpop (clipped to polyvore.com)
To start off the week we're talking about killer supporting characters, and you know I couldn't pick just one.
First up we have the lovely and oh so kick-A Nellie Gomez from the 39 clues series.
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If you haven't read the books - they're about a bother and sister who have to travel around the world searching for clues to make them the most powerful Cahill's of all time (and that's saying something) of course an elven-year-old boy and fourteen-year-old girl couldn't possibly travel the world alone. So why not bring a babysitter opair along?
One could see the attraction these two young kids have to this nineteen year-old, streaky-haired, pierced nose, iPod toting, tri-lingualist, but she has oh-so-much more hidden up her sleeve. She's the life of the party to say the least and fierce protector to say the most. Would I like to get in between her and her goals? Not in a million years!
Next on the list is the Seven-Year-old flying diva from Maximum Ride, Angel.
If you haven't read the books - they're about a bother and sister who have to travel around the world searching for clues to make them the most powerful Cahill's of all time (and that's saying something) of course an elven-year-old boy and fourteen-year-old girl couldn't possibly travel the world alone. So why not bring a
One could see the attraction these two young kids have to this nineteen year-old, streaky-haired, pierced nose, iPod toting, tri-lingualist, but she has oh-so-much more hidden up her sleeve. She's the life of the party to say the least and fierce protector to say the most. Would I like to get in between her and her goals? Not in a million years!
Next on the list is the Seven-Year-old flying diva from Maximum Ride, Angel.
If you haven't read the series - Maximum Ride is the name of a teenage girl who leads a flock of flying Children. Their mission? To save the world. Don't let Angel's sweet face and blond hair fool you into thinking this little girl is innocent. No, she has big plans to become the leader of her flock, and a very creepy ability when it comes to reading minds (and changing what people are thinking along the way). At first you just think she is cute, but as the story goes on so does your opinion of what cute really is.
Last, but certainly not least, is Cinna from The Hunger Games.
If you haven't read the book - what planet have you been on? The Hunger Games is a dystopian where kids in the rage of ages 12-18 are "chosen" to fight to the death for the entertainment of the capital in a format that is all too reminiscent of today's reality T.V. Who is Cinna? The stylist who is bold enough to stand up to the capital even though he has a life of ease. Don't think a stylist can be a hero just be designing clothes? You'll think again when you read about Cinna's form of expression.
That hardly touches the tip of the list, but I have two more posts to write and I don't want to use up all the good books! What's your favorite supporting character?
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P.S. What do you think of my new blog design? What do like or not like about it?
Comments
As for killer secondary characters, I'd have to go with Ellegon from Joel Rosenberg's "Guardians of the Flame" series. He's a dragon. Enough said.
Unless you meant "killer" in the literal sense?
I'd also say not to dismiss his other works. He wrote 24 books—covering fantasy, sci-fi, murder-mystery—before his passing in June, and I've never been disappointed in his work. The man, himself, was a great friend, and I'm always happy to introduce new people to his stuff.
And your blog design looks great to me. :)
As for the layout, the side bars feel a little overwhelming but I really like the pastel blue background.
Love the new blog design. I would like the background to be a little more colorful or just a shade darker. But that's me. I know people tell you to keep the blog design simple, but I'm weird like that. I like them fun - just not over done.
Haven't heard of the other. But now I'll have to check it out. :)
Oh, and I like a clean blog - well designed.
cinna is an awesome choice! & love the pics!
nicely done =)
I like the new blog look! :)
And now this is just another reason for me to read the Hunger Games.
(Next up is Fang...duh)