Elif Kuscuoglu

I can vividly see them with suits, leaving their car (that was driven by a special driver/chauffeur of course) one after another with that ‘I know I’m cool and I don’t give a shit’ vibes while buttoning their jackets (you know that cool movement man make with their tailored jackets)

I feel like if they had a ‘healty’ relationship, Cal would be the first one to get off the car (with one second) and Maven would follow him and they would stand next to each other. And that would be fine for Cal bcs he knows that his brother likes attention.

But on our unhealty brotherhood, Maven leaves the car first and Cal follows him. The rest would be the same bcs I feel like Cal wouldn’t hold grudges to Maven even if he tried so he would basically let him take the spotlight..

I can even imagine Maven smiling to the cameras -not soft smile but a mixture of ‘fox’ smile and charming smile- that says ‘yes I know you’re here for me, here I am, take as many pictures as you can’

And I can also see Cal re-arranging his tie every second while somehow still looking cool with that anxious attitude.

On the other hand, Maven holding one of his hands on his chest while saluting the crowd with the other.

Oh and they would definitely wear some really cool and luxurious suits that suits with their style. Cal’s would be more comfortable, still chic but more basic and Maven’s would be more.. attention seeking and bold. (And they both would definitely wear some cufflinks that goes well with their outfits) (I feel like Cal would wear a tie -that would disappear by the end of the night- and Maven would wear a bow tie -but the stylish ones-)

Is it me or is it really fun to imagine? Am I delusional?

Because personally, I don’t think I can look at someone who I saw as my “enemy” as a “lover”

I need to be friends with that person first.

Especially the man we imagine while reading the books are.. well.. mostly different from the actors they cast

BUT

Also, matter of factly that these adaptations which already have a very specific fan cast waiting always doomed to get criticized.

And yet, I am hopeful by the new videos they share. Because, yes maybe the actors might not look the same with their descriptions in the books but I can see where that decision come from.

*possible spoilers about Anne with an E*

I didn’t finish reading the books (I was on fifth? book I guess or maybe sixth, I can’t remember right now) but I first watched the show and I bought the books afterwards expecting to read a similar plot with the show but nah-uh.

The books are great tho, but they had a whole another concept with similar characters (mostly)

Meanwhile, in the show we get to see different perspectives, different ideas. I think they did a great job turning a female lead into a strong willed woman.

Anne (in the show) had a really modern look on world and equality and she always seemed very focused on her interests.

Also in the show we get to see other characters and their lives more detailed as well.

It’s a shame it got cancelled.

Also the show was great to show people that we don’t always need a “love triangle” or chaos (I’m not against them, they are great of course; chaos and tension are also make a plot really effective&interesting, when they used properly and balanced with the storyline) to make cinema great. That show had really good plots&ideas about friendship, family and nature (in every aspects)

After getting the results of the best dystopian book man and seeing some posts about Liam Stewart.. I find myself thinking about characters named Liam (in general, not only dystopian genre)

..like Liam Stewart from the Darkest Minds..

..or Liam Mairi from the Fourth Wing..

(and some of the books I read online which have characters named Liam in it)

and I realize that in every book those Liam's are good and likable characters.

or I might say, *husband material* -yes I might went a little insane after thinking about this topic for so long sorry-

Anyway.. that made me thinking.. I think I never see a "villain" Liam in books.

(by the way I am not trying to make a point or a statement, it first started as a statement not gonna lie, I was like "OH IN ALL BOOK&TV SERIES&MOVIE HISTORY, THERE IS NO BAD LIAM" but I realize I don't come up with other series that includes this name much either..)

I am open to new characters named Liam and whether they're evil or cute in that *book/show/movie*..

(maybe my standards are high because of this two man -yes I am talking about you Stewart and Mairi-)

(I fill the other ones with other dystopian characters who also have an charismatic aura, or just an "aura" -& one of the main characters of their universe- & also very liked by 'us' NOT that I find every one of them green flag characters, I just realize there are not much dystopian words or I don't know if there are.. I'm open to suggestions)

-this is not a who is better and who is not type of competition.. I'm just doing it for fun and to see your opinions on different characters in dystopian words-

Also, I added "Newt from the Maze Runner" into this as well.. As far as I can remember he also has a very outstanding characteristics/personality traits..

I'm not adding tv series like the 100 etc, only books and their movie adaptations.. maybe we might do one with fantasy genre.. and romantic.. oh yes.. the list can go on and on baby!

but for this one,

I feel like I don't feel that much hype on some of them in the list.. maybe it's because I read&watch the series a long time ago and I forgot, or we really didn't dive deeply into their perspectives&traits like emotional intelligence or plots where we saw their point of views&actions etc, or it's just; I had momentarily forgotten that person and I cannot recall anything as I write this post..

anyway, shall we.. start?

And Peeta Mellark might be the other greenish flag in dystopian book men category.

He also has a great heart and is a very sensitive&caring person. Even after the torture he’s been through by capitol.

He is clever as hell! He played the capitol with his sharp mind.. and even tho he kinda seems shy/or quiet sometimes he can be very good with words -flirty or charming or both-

he talk through stuff, SO his communication skills are also good and he knows the importance of talking and sharing emotions with one another to solve a problem.

my man has no socially violent personality, has charisma, thoughtful, kind -even though he experienced too many traumatic things himself as well- and still acts so innocent and good! to everyone! and open to talking things through rather than ignoring..

-it's been a while since I read the books so I may have forgotten some events/plots but I feel like the hype on him is not enough on "green flag book mens"-

*possible spoilers about ending*

We never got a chance to learn his true intentions. Like yes we get to see his perspectives in some books but in a general level we only knew his hatred towards Cal and reds etc, his obsession with Mare and his traumas.

But when you think about it, it would be really nice to read a book (a short book, it doesn’t have to be a whole long and detailed book -I would read that too of course but I’m saying short to make it more possible-) anyway.. I would like to read a book which only includes his perspectives. Like from his view point and his emotions and his thoughts.

From the beginning.. like.. the story starts with Cal and Maven’s childhood (with that we would be see their brotherhood more detailed too) and continues with their mischievous behavior in the palace and in the middle of the story, with Mare, we get to see the plot we read before from his perspective -with the past story about him- and well.. we all know the ending..

Josh did dirty to Jules.. I know she forgave him and he felt really sorry about what he did but,

My pride would never..

(Josh is one of my favorite characters by the way, its not a hate comment but that scene really broke something in me about him)

even after I read his emotions and his pov that he felt really bad.. but being angry is one thing, using someones trauma to hurt them is.. well.. not the greenish flag..

I NEED to know the cast of future off-campus series.. Like.. are there any news? I just saw a video about *instagram following* related theories but.. I hope the casting meets with our imagination.

and since we see most of the characters in the first book, they need to choose every character for the first season of the series too..

Also *spoiler*

*possible spoilers*

So we know that Xaden’s mom left them when he was little. But I saw a video about RY which she tells some things about motherhood etc

So my guess is,

what if Xaden’s mom was actually someone who predicts future, maybe precognition -since it’s a power that we read on a specific chapter; which I can’t recall that particular chapter- and saw visions about the future and left for that reason.

AND

Maybe in fourth book,

if Violet left to find the cure/or travel far far lands after Xaden turns full venin -we discussed that in my previous posts- maybe she might met with his mother that was already waiting for her to come..

“I’ve been waiting for you, Sorrengail”

So she might be Violet’s “guide” to meet with new people for her purpose, in an uncharted territory that she -Xaden’s mom- already explored.

To be specific, *possible spoilers about the ending*

In Julian's research, there were maps about "long before the disasters" where we see Manhattan etc, our world's "timeline"/US map..

It was a really.. interesting approach for me.. and I'm curious about your opinions as well..

Because when you think about it, as a reference, it was realistic bcs we are now living some those catastrophic events -sadly-.. and when you get more "delulu" about it, after 200 years or something -I cannot recall the exact timing- Mare really exists in this very same world..

I promise I'm normal.. it's just.. I remember that after finish reading that book, I was like.. OH ok!

..well in a universe where this "research of Julian" is true, it means that after 300 year from now Maven, Cal and Mare will born and start a war and laugh and cry and have children and die or get old&die.. and it was.. bittersweet? idk what to call that emotion..

now that I know there will be 5 books.. well.. my earlier posts,

*possible spoilers and FW/IF theories*

I still expecting Dain to be die at the end..

Tairn is also in danger for me..

And all other guesses.. maybe they're not going to happen all at once, not in the third book at least.. but still.. (I'm behind on my ideas for most of them)

also, since there would be two other book, I think we're going to see Xaden and Violet in opposite sides at the end of the third one and in the fourth book they may be "enemies" and maybe we might see Violet trying to find a proper cure.. and the fifth book will be the "final battle"

so,

third book;

Violet will try to find a way/cure to stop the spreading..

Xaden will fight to not surrender that darkness..

Maybe some foreshadowings to the possible "cure" and Violet's research that leads to her dad or to some locations -that will affect the fourth book-.. idk at this point.

Also in story based, I think we might see mostly her research for the cure but also we have an "upcoming war" threat so we are going to read some strategical scenes; with more Aaric and new allies etc, but at the end, the darkness might overcome Xaden so he might turn full "enemy" side (not by his will but mostly maybe to protect others&Violet from himself) so this might lead other's plans to crash (bcs Xaden will probably know their plans&strategical calls) so that lead Violet to be one step ahead of him/venin's in the fourth book.

In character based,

I think the redemption arc of Dain will start to be more visible in that book.

Jesinia become more active character, while Sawyer starts healing (and since Sawyer 's signet is about metals, it would be cool to him having a metal leg) she might even help him and this might effect their love&interests in each other too.

We might start to see more scenes with Aaric like I said, first I was going to ship him with Rhiannon but than I kinda sense that maybe him and Cat might be a thing (after Cat become more "emotionally" stable character; bcs Cat liked Xaden due to his "power&position" so she might be affected by Aaric too if she finds out who he actually is and that leads to a development in their romantic interactions)

I also think we might see more scenes of Garrick and Imogen.. which leads us to connect with them more and by the fifth book when or if one of them gets killed we will suffer more..damnit.. (my guesses is Garrick)

Xaden and Dain scene.. we might get that since Dain never apologize to him properly about Liam.. (and maybe even a heart to heart scene where Xaden tells Dain to; if you really want to prove me that you're sorry "protect her at all cost if something happens to me" -and Dain will be like "I always protect her" "promise" "I promise"- is that too emotional for them? maybe.. but I expect Xaden to be more pessimistic&protective over Violet in that book so anything is possible.)

I also think that in that book, we might say goodbye to one of our main dragons.. (hear me out, Tairn.. why am I thinking that way, let me explain myself..)

so we know that Andarna cannot fly with a rider (yet) and if Tairn dies or sacrifice himself at the end of this book, in fourth book the journey of Violet to find a cure and save Xaden (and maybe figure out the mysteries about herself and venins) become more challenging and this would add storyline more tension.

Either way, if Tairn dies at the end, we might get to see more Andarna&Violet's connection scenes in the fourth and fifth book and since one of the most powerful dragon -Tairn- is dead "finding a cure" would become more essential to create a balance between sides (if Xaden become full enemy at the end).

And also Andarna is a very special dragon so she&we might learn new things about Andarna's species during Violet's search for a cure and her journey -bcs if she leaves with Tairn, Andarna probably wouldn't come with them-. And this might lead to new theories about her signet/powers and "cure" itself.. (I still think that Violet being a truth-sayer would be too obvious, it's reasonable -very very accurate- but I need a more shocking signet; and I cannot think an unexpected type of a truth-sayer power -yet-)

fourth book;

Violet might travel to find the cure (and maybe reunites with some people or uncovers the secrets about her family) and I think Rhiannon or Mira (or both) might accompany her.. (I also expect Imogen and Garrick might come with her too; and we get to see more scenes of them by that. And Dain and Ridoc might come too; Dain to keep his promise to Xaden and for Violet and Ridoc, is Ridoc.. he is their friend..)

and also I read some theories about her hair being a symbol that she is immune or she is literally the cure herself.. maybe we get to learn more about that too..

Aaric's identity might be revealed to the others to add more allies&an army for the "final battle" (so royals might be more included to this book)

We might get to know more about Andarna too in this book.. (maybe while they -Violet and her travel group- are traveling uncharted territories, some might recognize Andarna's species and might tell some stuff about the power she might be holding..

(I don't really know, at this point, I believe Violet might travel with Andarna if Tairn dies at the end of the third book. But also, if Xaden turns completely into a venin, Sgaeyl might also want to help Violet to save her rider; if she doesn't left with Xaden)

I think we get to see more Garrick&Imogen and our other ships during this book too.

and if we get to find out Violet's second signet in the third book, maybe in this one she might try to control her powers.. and uses them during their journey.

and by the end of this book we need an "battle-ish" event so, (in third book they were in Basgiath, in this book we might start with leaving there and Violet headed to her journey&others going to the Aretia/Riorson House so there might be a battle there which venins will lose. -and Dain might die in that part; while helping Violet to save/capture Xaden to cure him, maybe, by "venin" Xaden? I hope not.-)

in the fifth book; final battle

I think, at the beginning we're not going to see Xaden as an ally and we are going to try to cure him first. And later on with the "healed" Xaden, they are going to get ready for the final battle.

and also

I really cannot predict properly.. but..

since in every book at least one important or significant character dies; I want to write a list of my opinions too (it will become a massacre at this point bcs my guesses changes with every theory I read)

in the first book, Liam and Soleil died..

in the second book, Lilith sacrificed herself..

so for the third book, my guess is Tairn.. (I want to be wrong so bad)

for the fourth book, Dain (?) and Jack

and in the fifth book, bloodbath.. no I'm kidding.. kinda.. I hope?.. I don't think Xaden or Violet will be dead so.. Garrick, Mira and Ridoc might die at the end..

oh god it turns out to be a long post.. I got really imaginative at this hour! AND I'm probably mistaken at some points but still.. better than to be forgotten, I update here if anything new comes up as an idea/theory.