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Sarah Everhardt has scored higher than all the US ladies internationally this season excluding Amber of course. That list includes Alysa, Bradie, and Isabeau who (correct me if I’m wrong) have not scored over 200 internationally this season while Sarah has.

Sarah has performed clean programs at BOTH her Grand Prix assignments and now at nationals as well (the step out doesn’t count in my book lol)

With that level of consistency you would expect her to perform just as well at worlds. I don’t want anyone to tell me that she needs more experience etc, because going out to TWO Grand Prix assignments and skating a total of FOUR clean programs is experience enough, she has been against the top competitors in the world and has been able to hold her own.

While Alysa performed spectacularly at nationals many of her jumps would have received calls by a less biased tech panel. While she’s improved from her Grand Prix outings it is not a 20+ point improvement. So in my opinion Sarah has a stronger case than Alysa to be on the worlds team.

Isabeau of course has not competed since October. We had not heard anything up until her withdrawal at nationals on why she was out. It seems to me that it’s more serious than they’re letting on and in any case both of her international outings this season were not great. Again she did not break 200 points and her highest score this season was ranked FOURTH among the US ladies. I’m certainly not counting her out for next season. Instead I think she should take this time to fully rest and recover to prepare for the Olympic season. She can’t do that however if she pushes herself too hard and the US ends up losing their three spots.

Haven’t been on here in a hot sec but I just really feel like venting about this show. I LOVE the books they are incredible and pip and Ravi are SOSO special. The tv show had all the capabilities to be a great adaptation, I don’t mind minor changes that make it easier for first time viewers but a lot of it rubbed me the wrong way. Here are some of my thoughts so spoilers ahead!

• nats character. What in the actual world made them decide to merge Nat with (Chloe? I think was the name) Andies other best friend. It changed Nats ENTIRE character. It lost that interest factor which made it seem like Nat really could be the bad guy, it felt unnecessary and disappointing to her character

• my pipravi moments. Why was there not one single Pipravi moment that was the same in the books. Literally not one. Pip doesnt share her location so Ravi has to go to Cara at the end. Ravi doesn’t go into Becca’s house at first because he’s scared, rightfully so but Ravi would never have endangered Pip like that! Ravi wanting to move away immediately after they figured out sals innocence???? The moments they got lacked the essential chemistry that all those little moments had. There was no reason for Pip to go into Becca’s house alone Ravi easily could’ve went with her just like in the book and we could’ve gotten the “real men wear floral while trespassing” line. Those small but important moments that make the characters and the relationship.

• Pip was not as smart as in the books. I sort of understand why they made it seem that way as they had to progress the show quicker but I think certain things were handed to her. Finding Howie was one of those scenes why was it so quick, easy, and almost painless. And later on he’s barely mentioned at all. Where was the blackmailing?!?!

• going of the last point why did Naomi tell Pip about Maxs secret instagram, again it made it seem like pip could not figure it out herself, there was no sneaking around and logging into Naomi’s computer. It was all handed to her

• the girl in Mr. Wards attic. Why did she know who she was lol? I think it unfairly made it look like Mr. Ward was more evil than he really was. In the book he really did think it was Andie and that he was helping her. Keeping this girl “trapped” in his attic because he told her he killed Sal was also an unnecessary part of the story.

• having Victor Amobi be suspected?!?!? What in the world was that. It added drama that was completely unnecessary to the story, Victor is such a great character and he is so special to Pip in the books. I feel adding that was something they tried to do to “spice things up” when sticking to the original storyline would’ve been a much better path.

• Barney’s death. I can’t recall if it was ever mentioned Becca was the one who killed Barney but again where was that suspenseful feeling? And also this was a purposeful kill when in the books Becca actually did release Barney and he was killed on accident.

• a couple of little things. I felt like the actors they cast for Pips friend group looked way older, however Asha who plays Cara grew on me and I really enjoyed her as Cara.

My thoughts and opinions 😱. I honestly really really enjoyed it, it’s different but it’s an adaptation of what I already love. Some parts though could’ve definitely been better.

• I know people were skeptical about Patrick but straight away from episode one where he went “You don’t know me? Maybe in profile. ” that was when I knew Nikolai literally was on my screen. He did a great job!

• I think Jack is lovely. Unfortunately I think that he was a bit too much van sunshine and not enough Wylan. He does a wonderful job on the cute parts but Wylan from the books is witty and brave and reckless even, hopefully we get to see that more in a future season 🤞

• SUJAYA OWNS ME IN EPISODE SIX 🧎‍♀️ Zoyas outfit in Shu Han is legendary. Sujaya IS zoya and nobody can tell me otherwise. Zoya is one of my favorite characters and I really enjoy how Sujaya portrays her!

• I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR DAVIDS DEATH 😭. When Genya found the ring I lost it right then and there it was SO SAD.

• I’m very disappointed in how they did Wesper tho 😭. We got absolutely no slow burn, and while Kit and Jack have great chemistry I was hoping we’d get a bit more of that are they? Are they not? That we got in the beginning of soc

• episode four was amazing. I was a bit upset at first that they were using part of the ck plotline but after I watched it I’m not too mad. I really liked how Freddy did that scene with Pekka it really gave off Kaz in the books vibes. Loved it.

• when amita said “and how will you have me?” And that whole monologue it was PERFECT. Her pauses and her expression masterpiece really.

• I was a bit sad about how they did Alina this season. I very much relate to Alina and I really loved her in season 1. This season it felt like her character didn’t really go anywhere, I would’ve liked to see her start out a bit more hesitant and to grow into who she is at the end. They had Alina be really headstrong about what she wants right from the beginning which I get for time sake but still

• Where was the Tamar and Nadia scenes?? 😭 we got like CRUMBS if you could even call it that it was disappointing.

• That new tide maker lady who was like a teachers pet to the darkling was kind of weird imo. I’m assuming that was where Ivan would have been but I saw Julian’s (Fedyor) post on instagram where they decided to leave them out of this season. Which is unfortunate because the whole darklings crew was a bit weird including Vladim the weird Alekmi lol

• Daisy did a wonderful job as Genya. All her scenes were done spectacularly. I applaud

This photo killed me and then brought me back to life

I was at the premier last night, an amazing experience, and might I say I didn’t get to interact with too many of the cast but Amita and Ben are literally the sweetest.

The episode was really good. I don’t know if it’s because it was on the big screen and I was with a bunch of other huge fans I really enjoyed it.

It is different from the book, but the entire cast does a very good job with the characters. I was not disappointed with what they changed or made different I think it’s fine and remember the books are always there!!

Patrick is 100% an amazing Nikolai. When he showed up on screen as Sturmhond. Wow he did an incredible job.

When Wylan came on screen I think I almost cried. We didn’t see too much of Wylan in the first episode but I’m excited I think Jack is wonderful.

ANNA AS TAMAR WOW. Also not very much screen time in the first episode but from her few lines here she totally shines.

A lot of the trailer/teasers we’ve seen are from the first episode so I’m really excited to see the next few. I think people are going to enjoy it.