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My Fictional Soulmates

Along with many other women who read, I've become fixated on a few characters over the years who, if I could, I may well sell a kidney for. 


I'd like to think that none of them are particularly problematic... as such. Well maybe one. 


I'm not ashamed to admit that I have been infatuated with each of these fictional men at some point in the not-to-distant past.. and I probably will continue to be in the future! 


It also has not escaped my attention that the majority of these feature in a series of a book. I don't think this is too surprising. Saga's allow for character arcs, and we've all felt the book "hangover" and feeling of loss when a series comes to an end right?


So here they are... my fictional soulmates. I will not be taking questions.


James Alexander Malcolm Mackenzie Fraser - Outlander

I'll start with the original. Falling in love with the Outlander series started years ago for me, before the TV series was even a thing BUT I will say that the gorgeous Sam Heughan put a delightful and real face to my daydreaming. Is it the Scottish accent? Is it the sheer willingness to die for the love of his life? I think it's everything. 


Will Herondale - The Infernal Devices


Without a doubt, the sassiest, outspoken and generally rough around the edges person on this list. This character makes me SWOON. In real life, I can't help but fall in love with charm and banter - it's the number one quality I find myself giggling like a teenager and blushing over. And this guy has all of the essential qualities in spades. 


Jacks - Caraval / Once Upon a Broken Heart

Whilst none of this list are the definition of Morally Grey - Jacks is probably the least traditional of my list. Similar to Will Herondale, Jacks is cheeky, sarcastic and a tortured soul but he goes about things in COMPLETELY the wrong way. Whilst his story isn't finished yet (I cannot wait for A Curse for True Love) -  I feel like he still holds a strong place on this list. 


Cassian - A Court Of Thorns and Roses

I know a lot of people fawn over Rhysand. And I get it, I really do. But Cassian? That guy is everything I love. He's like a younger, bat-like Jason Mamoa and I cannot wait to see how he's portrayed, should the rumoured live-action come to realisation. And yes, I did melt whilst reading A Court of Silver Flames. Sweet lord. 


Hayes Campbell - The Idea of You

It was so obvious within the first few pages that this character was based on Harry Styles. I read this before I acknowledged the holiness that IS Harry Styles and I couldn't help but me absolutely captivated by the character. I can't even pin point why, probably the cheekiness. 


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