Sahi 💜🖤🌈
@myworldofbooks5.bsky.social
(She/Her) SFF Desi #Reader & #Bookblogger || MDZS fangirl and cdrama enthusiast
Find my blog at https://myworldofbooks5.wordpress.com
Find my blog at https://myworldofbooks5.wordpress.com
#EYDC2025
Day 13: Drama I found boring
Tbh, #LoveAndCrown wasn’t on my anticipated drama list. I gave up on the WebNovel in the middle as well. But just checked it out when it aired and abandoned after 7-8 episodes coz it wasn’t clicking.. and the miscommunication ugh 😑
Day 13: Drama I found boring
Tbh, #LoveAndCrown wasn’t on my anticipated drama list. I gave up on the WebNovel in the middle as well. But just checked it out when it aired and abandoned after 7-8 episodes coz it wasn’t clicking.. and the miscommunication ugh 😑
December 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
#EYDC2025
Day 13: Drama I found boring
Tbh, #LoveAndCrown wasn’t on my anticipated drama list. I gave up on the WebNovel in the middle as well. But just checked it out when it aired and abandoned after 7-8 episodes coz it wasn’t clicking.. and the miscommunication ugh 😑
Day 13: Drama I found boring
Tbh, #LoveAndCrown wasn’t on my anticipated drama list. I gave up on the WebNovel in the middle as well. But just checked it out when it aired and abandoned after 7-8 episodes coz it wasn’t clicking.. and the miscommunication ugh 😑
#EYDC2025
Day 12: Fav platonic relationship
This is a no brainer.. Su Muyu and Su Changhe from #BloodRiver. They made this drama amazing 🤩 As they both mention to the villain in one of the penultimate episodes, what they share is “absolute trust”!!!! Kudos to #GongJun & #ChangHuaSen for being 💜💜
Day 12: Fav platonic relationship
This is a no brainer.. Su Muyu and Su Changhe from #BloodRiver. They made this drama amazing 🤩 As they both mention to the villain in one of the penultimate episodes, what they share is “absolute trust”!!!! Kudos to #GongJun & #ChangHuaSen for being 💜💜
December 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#EYDC2025
Day 12: Fav platonic relationship
This is a no brainer.. Su Muyu and Su Changhe from #BloodRiver. They made this drama amazing 🤩 As they both mention to the villain in one of the penultimate episodes, what they share is “absolute trust”!!!! Kudos to #GongJun & #ChangHuaSen for being 💜💜
Day 12: Fav platonic relationship
This is a no brainer.. Su Muyu and Su Changhe from #BloodRiver. They made this drama amazing 🤩 As they both mention to the villain in one of the penultimate episodes, what they share is “absolute trust”!!!! Kudos to #GongJun & #ChangHuaSen for being 💜💜
#EYDC2025
Day 11: Dramas that taught me
Dominion and Devotion proved to me that short/mini dramas can also be amazing.
#BloodRiver reinforced that wuxia is my favorite genre.
#KillToLove and #RevengedLove proved that I’m still obsessed with BLs, though I don’t watch or read them much these days.
Day 11: Dramas that taught me
Dominion and Devotion proved to me that short/mini dramas can also be amazing.
#BloodRiver reinforced that wuxia is my favorite genre.
#KillToLove and #RevengedLove proved that I’m still obsessed with BLs, though I don’t watch or read them much these days.
December 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
#EYDC2025
Day 11: Dramas that taught me
Dominion and Devotion proved to me that short/mini dramas can also be amazing.
#BloodRiver reinforced that wuxia is my favorite genre.
#KillToLove and #RevengedLove proved that I’m still obsessed with BLs, though I don’t watch or read them much these days.
Day 11: Dramas that taught me
Dominion and Devotion proved to me that short/mini dramas can also be amazing.
#BloodRiver reinforced that wuxia is my favorite genre.
#KillToLove and #RevengedLove proved that I’m still obsessed with BLs, though I don’t watch or read them much these days.
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Jenny once again proving why she is one of the great Romance critics. If the Heated Rivalry Discourse from non-romance readers is driving you up the wall like it is me, this is the antidote. readingtheend.com/2025/12/10/a...
Anatomy of a Sex Scene: Heated Rivalry Edition - Reading the End
Heated Rivalry, AKA the gay hockey show, has been getting a lot of buzz for its explicit(-ish) sex scenes, and a lot of that buzz has been coming from viewers and critics whose experience with the rom...
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December 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Jenny once again proving why she is one of the great Romance critics. If the Heated Rivalry Discourse from non-romance readers is driving you up the wall like it is me, this is the antidote. readingtheend.com/2025/12/10/a...
#EYDC2025
Day 10: Rewatched dramas
As I mentioned yesterday, #TheBloodOfYouth was the only drama I rewatched completely. I also rewatched some of my favorite episodes of #MysteriousLotusCasebook and #WordOfHonor.
Day 10: Rewatched dramas
As I mentioned yesterday, #TheBloodOfYouth was the only drama I rewatched completely. I also rewatched some of my favorite episodes of #MysteriousLotusCasebook and #WordOfHonor.
December 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
#EYDC2025
Day 10: Rewatched dramas
As I mentioned yesterday, #TheBloodOfYouth was the only drama I rewatched completely. I also rewatched some of my favorite episodes of #MysteriousLotusCasebook and #WordOfHonor.
Day 10: Rewatched dramas
As I mentioned yesterday, #TheBloodOfYouth was the only drama I rewatched completely. I also rewatched some of my favorite episodes of #MysteriousLotusCasebook and #WordOfHonor.
🤩🤩🤩
December 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
🤩🤩🤩
#EYDC2025
Day 9: Older dramas
I’m very much a product of FOMO, so I love watching dramas while they are airing. Hence, no older dramas for me.
I did rewatch #TheBloodofYouth while awaiting the new episodes of #BloodRiver, and also enjoyed some eps of #WordOfHonor coz #GongJun is 🤩🤩💜💜
Day 9: Older dramas
I’m very much a product of FOMO, so I love watching dramas while they are airing. Hence, no older dramas for me.
I did rewatch #TheBloodofYouth while awaiting the new episodes of #BloodRiver, and also enjoyed some eps of #WordOfHonor coz #GongJun is 🤩🤩💜💜
December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#EYDC2025
Day 9: Older dramas
I’m very much a product of FOMO, so I love watching dramas while they are airing. Hence, no older dramas for me.
I did rewatch #TheBloodofYouth while awaiting the new episodes of #BloodRiver, and also enjoyed some eps of #WordOfHonor coz #GongJun is 🤩🤩💜💜
Day 9: Older dramas
I’m very much a product of FOMO, so I love watching dramas while they are airing. Hence, no older dramas for me.
I did rewatch #TheBloodofYouth while awaiting the new episodes of #BloodRiver, and also enjoyed some eps of #WordOfHonor coz #GongJun is 🤩🤩💜💜
#EYDC2025
Day 8:Standout secondary character of 2025
First choice is surely Zhuang Luyin from Legend of Zanghai - such a great villain.
Second is Xia Jingyan from Fated Hearts - a cruel and ruthless character but who we still ended up rooting for and crying over.
Day 8:Standout secondary character of 2025
First choice is surely Zhuang Luyin from Legend of Zanghai - such a great villain.
Second is Xia Jingyan from Fated Hearts - a cruel and ruthless character but who we still ended up rooting for and crying over.
December 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
#EYDC2025
Day 8:Standout secondary character of 2025
First choice is surely Zhuang Luyin from Legend of Zanghai - such a great villain.
Second is Xia Jingyan from Fated Hearts - a cruel and ruthless character but who we still ended up rooting for and crying over.
Day 8:Standout secondary character of 2025
First choice is surely Zhuang Luyin from Legend of Zanghai - such a great villain.
Second is Xia Jingyan from Fated Hearts - a cruel and ruthless character but who we still ended up rooting for and crying over.
#EYDC2025
Day 7: Fav character of 2025
Definitely Zang Hai played masterfully by Xiao Zhan. There were layers to his character and it was amazing to watch what all he would do to achieve his revenge.
Day 7: Fav character of 2025
Definitely Zang Hai played masterfully by Xiao Zhan. There were layers to his character and it was amazing to watch what all he would do to achieve his revenge.
December 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Day 7: Fav character of 2025
Definitely Zang Hai played masterfully by Xiao Zhan. There were layers to his character and it was amazing to watch what all he would do to achieve his revenge.
Day 7: Fav character of 2025
Definitely Zang Hai played masterfully by Xiao Zhan. There were layers to his character and it was amazing to watch what all he would do to achieve his revenge.
#EYDC2025
Day 6: Dropped dramas in 2025
I have no problem dropping dramas coz I have no time. So the three dramas I dropped after watching about 7-8 episodes are the mini drama The Rebirth, the highly anticipated Love and Crown, and the fun looking Youthful Glory. Just didn’t work for me.
Day 6: Dropped dramas in 2025
I have no problem dropping dramas coz I have no time. So the three dramas I dropped after watching about 7-8 episodes are the mini drama The Rebirth, the highly anticipated Love and Crown, and the fun looking Youthful Glory. Just didn’t work for me.
December 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
#EYDC2025
Day 6: Dropped dramas in 2025
I have no problem dropping dramas coz I have no time. So the three dramas I dropped after watching about 7-8 episodes are the mini drama The Rebirth, the highly anticipated Love and Crown, and the fun looking Youthful Glory. Just didn’t work for me.
Day 6: Dropped dramas in 2025
I have no problem dropping dramas coz I have no time. So the three dramas I dropped after watching about 7-8 episodes are the mini drama The Rebirth, the highly anticipated Love and Crown, and the fun looking Youthful Glory. Just didn’t work for me.
#EYDC2025
Day 5: A visually beautiful 2025 drama
It’s hard to choose tbh coz Legend of Zanghai had some great lit scenes, Si Jin looked so lovely, Immortal Ascension had its beauty but ultimately I think I fell in love with the very pretty landscapes and Cheng Yi in Sword and Beloved &…. (1/2)
Day 5: A visually beautiful 2025 drama
It’s hard to choose tbh coz Legend of Zanghai had some great lit scenes, Si Jin looked so lovely, Immortal Ascension had its beauty but ultimately I think I fell in love with the very pretty landscapes and Cheng Yi in Sword and Beloved &…. (1/2)
December 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
#EYDC2025
Day 5: A visually beautiful 2025 drama
It’s hard to choose tbh coz Legend of Zanghai had some great lit scenes, Si Jin looked so lovely, Immortal Ascension had its beauty but ultimately I think I fell in love with the very pretty landscapes and Cheng Yi in Sword and Beloved &…. (1/2)
Day 5: A visually beautiful 2025 drama
It’s hard to choose tbh coz Legend of Zanghai had some great lit scenes, Si Jin looked so lovely, Immortal Ascension had its beauty but ultimately I think I fell in love with the very pretty landscapes and Cheng Yi in Sword and Beloved &…. (1/2)
Heated Rivalry has made it to the Onion now 😂😂😂
What To Know About ‘Heated Rivalry’ https://theonion.com/what-to-know-about-heated-rivalry/
December 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Heated Rivalry has made it to the Onion now 😂😂😂
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The one year anniversary of Yoon's failed martial law takeover just passed and lots of untold stories came out proving that THE ONLY REASON KOREA IS STILL A FREE COUNTRY IS BECAUSE PEOPLE DISOBEYED ILLEGAL ORDERS.
The coup was over in hours because people said no.
The coup was over in hours because people said no.
December 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The one year anniversary of Yoon's failed martial law takeover just passed and lots of untold stories came out proving that THE ONLY REASON KOREA IS STILL A FREE COUNTRY IS BECAUSE PEOPLE DISOBEYED ILLEGAL ORDERS.
The coup was over in hours because people said no.
The coup was over in hours because people said no.
#EYDC2025
Day 4: Fav OST from a 2025 drama.
Ofcourse it has to be the King of OSTs, Liu Yuning singing the song that plays at the most badass moment in the drama Sword and Beloved. The visuals, music and vocals make for a deadly unforgettable combo.
youtu.be/ZA4VwF3x93A?...
Day 4: Fav OST from a 2025 drama.
Ofcourse it has to be the King of OSTs, Liu Yuning singing the song that plays at the most badass moment in the drama Sword and Beloved. The visuals, music and vocals make for a deadly unforgettable combo.
youtu.be/ZA4VwF3x93A?...
December 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
#EYDC2025
Day 4: Fav OST from a 2025 drama.
Ofcourse it has to be the King of OSTs, Liu Yuning singing the song that plays at the most badass moment in the drama Sword and Beloved. The visuals, music and vocals make for a deadly unforgettable combo.
youtu.be/ZA4VwF3x93A?...
Day 4: Fav OST from a 2025 drama.
Ofcourse it has to be the King of OSTs, Liu Yuning singing the song that plays at the most badass moment in the drama Sword and Beloved. The visuals, music and vocals make for a deadly unforgettable combo.
youtu.be/ZA4VwF3x93A?...
Goodreads Choice awards are out and this is probably the first time in many years that I’ve not read a single winner. And the winners also happen to be mostly the same set of popular authors, so no surprise there I guess 🤷♀️
December 4, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Goodreads Choice awards are out and this is probably the first time in many years that I’ve not read a single winner. And the winners also happen to be mostly the same set of popular authors, so no surprise there I guess 🤷♀️
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Hey! New editions of the DOMINION OF THE FALLEN trilogy by @aliettedebodard.com are coming out on 3/10/2026! Enter a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysm and the mysterious Houses ruling the city in this beloved series of fallen angels, devious alchemists, & Vietnamese dragons:
December 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Hey! New editions of the DOMINION OF THE FALLEN trilogy by @aliettedebodard.com are coming out on 3/10/2026! Enter a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysm and the mysterious Houses ruling the city in this beloved series of fallen angels, devious alchemists, & Vietnamese dragons:
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I've had a rough day, and I think I've earned this.
GOAT PAJAMA PARTY.
Goats are from @sunflowerfarm.bsky.social in Cumberland, Maine (via their YT). Bless their chaotic little hearts and tiny pink noses.
GOAT PAJAMA PARTY.
Goats are from @sunflowerfarm.bsky.social in Cumberland, Maine (via their YT). Bless their chaotic little hearts and tiny pink noses.
December 3, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I've had a rough day, and I think I've earned this.
GOAT PAJAMA PARTY.
Goats are from @sunflowerfarm.bsky.social in Cumberland, Maine (via their YT). Bless their chaotic little hearts and tiny pink noses.
GOAT PAJAMA PARTY.
Goats are from @sunflowerfarm.bsky.social in Cumberland, Maine (via their YT). Bless their chaotic little hearts and tiny pink noses.
#EYDC2025
Day 3: Fav actor discovered in 2025
Except for mini/short dramas, I’ve not really discovered actors this year. But a recent one who left an impression is Tian Xu Ning who played the memorable Chi Cheng in Revenged Love.
Day 3: Fav actor discovered in 2025
Except for mini/short dramas, I’ve not really discovered actors this year. But a recent one who left an impression is Tian Xu Ning who played the memorable Chi Cheng in Revenged Love.
December 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#EYDC2025
Day 3: Fav actor discovered in 2025
Except for mini/short dramas, I’ve not really discovered actors this year. But a recent one who left an impression is Tian Xu Ning who played the memorable Chi Cheng in Revenged Love.
Day 3: Fav actor discovered in 2025
Except for mini/short dramas, I’ve not really discovered actors this year. But a recent one who left an impression is Tian Xu Ning who played the memorable Chi Cheng in Revenged Love.
Mine isn’t too bad either … mostly books and cdramas… not surprising at all..
December 3, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Mine isn’t too bad either … mostly books and cdramas… not surprising at all..
#EYDC2025
Day 2: Fav actress discovered in 2025
Apparently I’ve been living under a rock and haven’t watched a Li Yitong drama before. But she is so cute and adorable while also being a wonderful actress and awesome to watch on screen.
Day 2: Fav actress discovered in 2025
Apparently I’ve been living under a rock and haven’t watched a Li Yitong drama before. But she is so cute and adorable while also being a wonderful actress and awesome to watch on screen.
December 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
#EYDC2025
Day 2: Fav actress discovered in 2025
Apparently I’ve been living under a rock and haven’t watched a Li Yitong drama before. But she is so cute and adorable while also being a wonderful actress and awesome to watch on screen.
Day 2: Fav actress discovered in 2025
Apparently I’ve been living under a rock and haven’t watched a Li Yitong drama before. But she is so cute and adorable while also being a wonderful actress and awesome to watch on screen.
#EYDC2025
Day 1: Country with most dramas watched
I don’t even need to keep track because I almost exclusively watch #cdrama only. It’s been that way since 2021 and will probably continue into the new year as well.
Day 1: Country with most dramas watched
I don’t even need to keep track because I almost exclusively watch #cdrama only. It’s been that way since 2021 and will probably continue into the new year as well.
The End of the Year Drama Challenge is back for its sixth year!
This is the 2025 edition for your enjoyment!
The challenge starts on December 1st. Use the tag #EYDC2025 to help others find your answers! It's hosted on both Bluesky and Twitter.
This is the 2025 edition for your enjoyment!
The challenge starts on December 1st. Use the tag #EYDC2025 to help others find your answers! It's hosted on both Bluesky and Twitter.
December 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Amidst the whole TikTok refugee thing and other polemics, it was heartening to be able to help connect the world through culture and literature, by writing about the current state of Chinese #SFF in the Anglosphere for Reactor. 3/
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Beyond Liu Cixin: 5 New Translated Chinese SFF Books - Reactor
Here are a few great works in translation publishing this year
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November 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Amidst the whole TikTok refugee thing and other polemics, it was heartening to be able to help connect the world through culture and literature, by writing about the current state of Chinese #SFF in the Anglosphere for Reactor. 3/
reactormag.com/beyond-liu-c...
reactormag.com/beyond-liu-c...
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I am SO EXCITED to share this Fifth Saturday extra: @annleckie.com and @byzantienne.bsky.social in conversation about questions of empire and imperialism in their respective novels.
Read it now: www.speculativeinsight.com/extras/leckie-and-martine
Read it now: www.speculativeinsight.com/extras/leckie-and-martine
Ann Leckie and Arkady Martine: in conversation — Speculative Insight
Ann Leckie and Arkady Martine have both written novels that focus on empires, imperialism, and colonialism, and how people react to and work within those structures. I asked them to chat with me, a...
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November 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I am SO EXCITED to share this Fifth Saturday extra: @annleckie.com and @byzantienne.bsky.social in conversation about questions of empire and imperialism in their respective novels.
Read it now: www.speculativeinsight.com/extras/leckie-and-martine
Read it now: www.speculativeinsight.com/extras/leckie-and-martine
After being so used to watching only cdramas for the past 5 years, it’s extremely jarring to watch a particularly explicit western tv show 😳😳😳
#HeatedRivalry. No complaints though.. it’s turning out to be a good adaptation of one of my fav romance novels 🤩🤩
#HeatedRivalry. No complaints though.. it’s turning out to be a good adaptation of one of my fav romance novels 🤩🤩
November 29, 2025 at 12:42 AM
After being so used to watching only cdramas for the past 5 years, it’s extremely jarring to watch a particularly explicit western tv show 😳😳😳
#HeatedRivalry. No complaints though.. it’s turning out to be a good adaptation of one of my fav romance novels 🤩🤩
#HeatedRivalry. No complaints though.. it’s turning out to be a good adaptation of one of my fav romance novels 🤩🤩
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It's awards eligibility time of the year! I don't have any fiction to offer for 2025, but here is some involvement with non-fiction for consideration.
1. "The Secret History of Indian Science Fiction," in various non-fiction and related work categories: altermag.com/articles/the...
[TBC below.]
1. "The Secret History of Indian Science Fiction," in various non-fiction and related work categories: altermag.com/articles/the...
[TBC below.]
The Secret History of Indian Science Fiction.
Before Asimov, there was Rokeya.
altermag.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It's awards eligibility time of the year! I don't have any fiction to offer for 2025, but here is some involvement with non-fiction for consideration.
1. "The Secret History of Indian Science Fiction," in various non-fiction and related work categories: altermag.com/articles/the...
[TBC below.]
1. "The Secret History of Indian Science Fiction," in various non-fiction and related work categories: altermag.com/articles/the...
[TBC below.]