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On the Profound Importance of Ordinary Characters: Rejoicing in Brandon Sanderson’s Tress

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On the Profound Importance of Ordinary Characters: Rejoicing in Brandon Sanderson’s Tress

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12 Male Role Models From Science Fiction and Fantasy

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Don’t Say Characters Lack “Agency.” Here’s Something To Talk About Instead…

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Every Young Hero Needs an Archrival: Do You Have What It Takes?

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Darling! Bow Down Before These Great Divas of Fantasy

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I Don’t Know What A Sympathetic Character Is Anymore

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Four Characters Who Prove There’s More to Life Than Being Super Smart

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Five Supporting Characters Who Steal the Spotlight

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5 SFF Squads You Wish You Could Join

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