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Say what you want to say about tsats, but at the end of the day the book's demographic is catered towards 10 to 14 year olds. So everyone saying it's ooc or cringe and has its flaws, yes it's true, but this is a book about two 15 year olds written for literal children, so next time you critique this book without thought just think of how your 12 year old self would've reacted because I know my younger, queer-literature-deprived ass would've eaten this content up without a second thought and the chances are you would've too. Just food for thought before you have a go at a kids book some more.
pov you don’t ship cannon ships and crash out when you see them interact in the media
I am aware this is the first post on my new account, but. This is just a random post, I just finished the book. The sun is a star, and I have some things to say. I did like it but I feel like it wasn’t as good as it could’ve been you could tell two people wrote it, and while it was refreshing to have a different writing style inside of a rick riorden book with the same characters, I do feel like it was kind of not the best or at least what it could’ve been. The concept was good, but I feel like the storyline didn’t really flow all that well, although that is partly my fault because I read the first part of it in bulk a while ago, and recently have been reading every once in a while, and just a couple minutes ago, finish it but even with that I feel like it doesn’t flow that well. And yes, Will and Nico are very cute in the book. I feel like they should have expanded more on Nico’s past and maybe they could’ve had a big fight about it and it all comes out and it could’ve been way more dramatic, and way more convincing.  also, I feel like they could’ve done more with Hades and Nico’s, mom and sister in the book and at the very end where they rescue Bob from Nxy they felt very rushed. Overall, it is very good book and I did enjoy reading it but I feel like it could’ve done more.
Completed tsats, in the middle of exam week, guess I have my priorities straight. Okay, let's get into the pro and con opinions of mine in this book.
Pros
1.Nico got over his trauma. Not completely of course, but he is on the right path. And the cocoa puffs are really cute ( send me fanart).
2.I am glad nico is more emotive in this. We saw him smile more, make jokes and generally be more optimistic then the other books. I felt like titan's curse nico is coming back and i love it. I love that nerdy side to him.
3.We see him cry it out. After so long of seeing him being described as emotionless, cold and scary, it was nice to see him letting out his emotions.
4. I love that he is so affectionate with will. We already know that nico is physically affectionate with the people he cares about, like hugging Jason, reyna, and kissing hazel on the cheek. It makes sense that he will be affectionate with his bf.
5. I love that the entire story revolves around how kind nico is. Like we knew that nico was the only one who saw and talked to hestia. His selflessness is the most important trait of his but also the most overlooked. But it's also the trait that got him in the most trouble. I am glad that he told nyx to f**k off, it means he is learning to prioritise himself and i am so glad for that. Also it felt so good to see people and deities acknowledge that, too the point that a primordial goddess was threatened by it. Listen up kids, KINDNESS IS YOUR BIGGEST STRENGTH NOT A WEAKNESS.
6. I liked will's characterisation. He's exactly what I taught he will be, kind, daring, supportive and brave. And he learns, accepts his mistakes and meets nico in the middle, what more can i ask. ( I feel like a parent giving their blessings to their child's so)
7. Nyx felt threatening, way better then gaia. And I really liked the way the final battle was more psychological then physical. And the new development in wills powers, that's a head cannon that felt validated. He can use plague powers, powerfull sunshine boy, nico, powerful sunshine boy.
8.Bob and small bob, they are the best. And them being happy and enjoying their freedom, ah, I was crying. I love them.
9.The deities crying over solangelo. I get it, they are so cute. Kind of shows a human side to them. And that talk about lost souls with gorgyra, yeah, another scene that brought me too tears. The fact that they still have hope. Warmed my heart.
10.Loved the talk about change , and being true to yourself and having the option to choose. It read nicely and it's a great message for the kids out there, not just LGBTQ kids, to everyone. And even bitter adults can learn this lesson. So be open minded people.
As a literature student, I am done with all the nihilist, Existentionalist, tragic stories that I had to read. This was the cheesy, funny, pure, and sweet book that I wanted to get rid of all this stress. And that's what I want from a percy Jackson series book.
Cons
1.It was rushed. But I think I understand. I mean they had to put nico's solo tartarus plot, the actual plot of the story and also address their trauma, add fanservice, create a believable story for why nico had to go to tartarus again ( sideyes hades) , yeah way too much for a spinnoff.
2.I would have love to know more about will. Don't get me wrong, as I gushed about it, I really like their interactions. But it felt like he was made for those interactions, like will solace is still not an individual character but nico di angelo's boyfriend. To me it felt like Rick was telling," look at this sunshine boy, I would tell you why he is perfect for nico", hence the earlier blessing comment. ( you have my blessing will, you have my blessing). But I don't care about it much, for me I was looking forward to Nico's story and I got it so I am happy.
3.There were inconsistencies, like bianca and his mother. It felt like a retconn, but it's also a story about gods, so it makes sense that hades will do it.
4.The tartarus parts didn't hit as much as I thought it would, nicos past solo trip, that is. Maybe it's because the story was written by two authors. I cried but it didn't tear my heart out. Maybe because I know nico gets out. Hmmm, something to think about.
5.Please dont take this the wrong way, but I didn't like how they constantly kept saying boyfriend. Like I get it, I know you are a couple, I want you to be couple, but it felt like the authors didn't think they would come across as a couple and kept on reminding us. This is one nitpick I have in this book.
Oh another nitpick. I wanted to see the other characters, like hazel and reyna and how did I forgot apollo. I need more apollo. I really wanted to see nico's reaction to reyna joining the hunters. Not much just a tiny reference, like when they were talking to gorgyra, like she also abandoned me, something like that.
And that's it. I can't think about any more cons.
TLDR: This book left me feeling like a proud mama who's watching her son grow up to be a hero. And that's exactly what I wanted. So, this book is a 10/10 for me. Cherished forever.
Read the beginning of tsats and i am loving it. Saw a lot of negative reviews for the book. Mainly about how ooc the characters are.
I am sorry but they didn't feel ooc to me at all. May I remind you that nico became the emo, brooding, traumatised character after bianca died. Before that he was a very enthusiastic, bubbly, kind, sassy child that told the minotaur to shove figurines up his a*s. Frankly I saw that nico coming back in tsats and i am loving it. He's healing and after what he has been through I want him to be as cheesy as a boyfriend as he wants to be. Almost the entire time i was just awwwing because they are so cute. And that's what my boy deserves.
About will. I think much of the problem with him is that his characterization have mainly been fan made. And in toa and other books we have been seeing him from others pov. This is the first time that we have been inside his head. And i find it relatable that someone that's described as chill will have such a Pessimisitic inside voice.
Also he's a child of apollo in the exact opposite of his domain. He's been battling death ever since he came to camp, of course he is going to be scared. And it's hell, they are in hell, it's going to effect their personalities.
The fact that will, despite being scared of death, was still able to give a healthy relationship to our nico and actually make him happy is a great credit to him.
I did find the humour cheesy. But i haven't completed the book. I have to wait till then. But up till now it's the nico story that i have been waiting for. And that's all that matters.
Did anyone get a pdf Or a tsats epub?
I want to read it so bad!!!! 🥲
I finished the Sun and the Star, and I really enjoyed it.
I was kinda nervous because I saw a lot of negative reviews, even before the book officially came out, but I really really enjoyed myself reading it, and would read it again.
Nico di Angelo 💀☀️
•Reblog are highly appreciated ☺️😉
I FINALLY GOT TSATS LETZ FUCKIN GOOOOOOOOOOOO
Some of y’all are good at art but I’m good at marking things in my books 🤓☝️
Just found out that the sun and the star book came out today…
yet somehow i got it on the 29th... hmmmmmm
The Sun and the Star prequel UPDATE
I'm so excited for this we get to see nico and Hazle and Solangelo. I feel like screaming they're all badies
The book will be released on September 23 in North America and the UK
Septiembre con 'S' de solangelo y septiembre mes de la visibilidad bi
Feliz mes William Andrew Solace
tengo sueño ajuda
Happy Valentine's day :)♡
Drawing solangelo torturing cupid for valentine's day my tradition now, ideas for the next years are welcomed.
<- 2023 version || 2025 version ->
Is it Will Solace or (tv show) Percy Jackson? no one knows
Last year I made this drawings for Nico's birthday but forgot to post them here
I was so excited to see his and Jason's friendship developing in the future, unfortunately rick hates us and though it'd be really funny to kill jason 😒
Anyways, happy birthday nico <3
The ghost king ♚💀
> This was supposed to be a drawing without lineart to practice but I gave up at the end lol <
Silly tsats drawings ☀️⭐
Demigod Care Bear 🐻☀️
I'm only half way throw the book but I had to draw this
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Everytime Will does something cool I go full proud mom mood,,, why am I so sensitive over a fictional character,,,
The canon version and the gay one
After two weeks of final exams and a lot of stress I'm finally freeeeeeeee aaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Plus my copy of tsats just arrived :D
Will Solace my beloved ❤☀️
I just want a nice, cute, and emotional moment between this three
like they've already lost two brothers, and now Will is going to fuckin Tartarus, I would be worried af if it was my sister
Bonus :3
CALLING ALL SOLANGELO FANS!
do you want to attend a talk with rick and mark about the sun and the star and listen to them talk about writing solangelo? and get a SIGNED COPY in the process? well you’re in luck!
rick and mark are going to be touring the U.S. (+Toronto) doing author talks about tsats and you get a signed book if you go!! tickets are only 25$!
this event is being held in atlanta georgia, but there are also events in san francisco, boston, new york, and toronto!
however this atlanta event is the only available one for many fans in the south!!
GET TICKETS HERE
and look here for tickets for the other locations!
feel free to DM me or send me an ask if you have any questions! :) and please help spread the word so fans can find out about this event!
I posted this on insta months ago and decided to share it here
Y’all are complaining about Will wearing flip-flops to hell but have you ever considered: Will beating the shit out of monsters with a flip-flop in his hand like a fierce Asian mother when her kids refuse to wash the dishes.
I'll never miss a chance to draw them bullying cupid
2024 version ->
You are telling me this is how I found out about this!? I usually find shit like this out on insta
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE TSATS 2 TITLE DROP?! I AM UNWELL
NOBODY TELLS ME ANYTHING AROUND HERE! The court of the dead!? More Solangelo content!? HAZEL LEVESQUE ON THE COVER!? I am SAT