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Complexes, my beloved, you have once again ruined my life. How am I supposed to go to work now?

I Can't Hear You Kellic reread series:
          
          Review thirty-four: The Boyfriend Experience by thekellinunderthevic
          
          3/5 stars
          
          I had given up looking for this fic. But apparently, I gave up a little early because it was recovered literally weeks after I stopped searching. Anyway, I discovered its existence last night, and now I'm here to review!
          
          It's short, much shorter than I would've liked. The plot isn't fully developed and most of the storyline feels half-baked. I know it's building to something bigger in book 4, but it's lacking here. 
          
          Also, the title is kinda throwing me off, because I know what it's referencing, but also, that doesn't seem to be much of a point in this book. It was more prevalent in book 1. 
          
          I want to see more about Dan and Ash. And also, I think Kellin needs to spend more time working things out with his mom. Idk, I just think Sarah could've done better with this book. She wrote masterpieces like Complexes, Twice in a Lifetime, and 1000 Paper Cuts. This just doesn't hold up.
          
          Anyway, like I said literally last night, if anything else kellic-related comes up, I'll be back!

I Can't Hear You Kellic reread series:
          
          Review thirty-three: Babysitter by ptvkellinquinn (now @420junhui)
          
          4/5 stars
          
          This fic was just reuploaded by the author literally a week ago. I saw it in my notifications. I just finished rereading it, and even though the ICHY tour is almost over and Sleeping with Sirens haven't been part of the tour since last summer, I still felt the need to come and write a review. 
          
          It was a cute story, but it definitely could've had a more fleshed-out ending. The author expressed not having the motivation for that story, and I understand. That's really the only reason I took away a star. The banter between the boys was cute, and I loved that there wasn't any internalized homophobia that caused relationship issues. 
          
          I would like to think I'm finally done with this kellic reread binge, but idk. I've been in such a reading slump since I started my new job back in September, and this book was something I was actually EXCITED to read for once. Maybe I'll actually pick up the book I haven't touched in over a month? Who knows? 
          
          If something else kellic-related comes up, I'll get back to the handful of you who actually read these (is it even that many?). Since Liana reuploaded Babysitter, maybe the other fics will get a shot too? A girl can dream.

Guys I just reread 1000 Paper Cuts AGAIN in less than a year. Do I need help?

I Can't Hear You Kellic reread series:
          
          Honorable mentions:
          
          There's so many fics I didn't get to reread, but I remember from middle school. Some of them are gone, but some of them are still available, and I'll indicate which one's are which.
          
          Still available:
          I Love You (But Not Really) by victurdfuentits
          There's Something About Kellin by bounpremASMR
          I'll be the Fire That'll Catch You by bounpremASMR
          Open Up My Eager Eyes by bounpremASMR
          Last Hope by bounpremASMR
          Call it What You Want by bounpremASMR
          About You by bounpremASMR
          Southern Constellations by thewritingtaco
          Glass Eyed Boy by thewritingtaco
          
          
          No longer available:
          Fake it Till You Make It by KatIsMe1215
          Alive Again by ptvkellinquinn
          Cheerleader by ptvkellinquinn
          Babysitter by ptvkellinquinn
          Imagine That by ptvkellinquinn
          The Boyfriend Experience by thekellinunderthevic
          Under the Covers by thekellinunderthevic
          Kellin Quinn and the Son of Voldemort by thekellinunderthevic
          Forgive Me Father For I Have Sinned by thekellinunderthevic
          Insatiable by thekellinunderthevic
          Tangled in the Great Kellin Quinn by thekellinunderthevic
          Lavender by thekellinunderthevic
          
          And there's probably a ton more that I didn't mention. It's crazy that I read so many books pairing the same two whiny emo boys together. But I love this pairing more than any other. 

I Can't Hear You Kellic reread series:
          
          Review thirty-two 1/2: Glitter by thekellinunderthevic
          
          5/5 stars
          
          Two more chapters were added today. While the book isn't completed, the new ending feels a lot better than the old one. I do hope and pray that the remaining chapters get recovered, but the uploader said this is all she has. 
          
          I think this is the end of the reread series. I've read everything I wanted to get to, and my brain is fried from excessive fanfiction. Once upon a time, it could handle it, but not anymore.
          
          Some of these I might revisit down the line, but most of them just don't hit. I vaguely remember them, but they didn't leave lasting impressions. I didn't reread everything. There were some I intentionally skipped over. There were some I couldn't find. And there were some that I might have forgotten existed, and that's okay. 
          
          Fanfiction consumed my life from ages 13-17, and I will always cherish those days. But now I'm an adult, and it's time to move on to bigger and better things.

I Can't Hear You Kellic reread series:
          
          Review thirty-two: Church Boy by bounpremASMR 
          
          4/5 stars
          
          Very well written. Such a cute story. Good length. 
          
          I really like how the author explores Kellin experimenting with relationships and love. Typically, authors make the other love interests out to be bad people, but bounpremASMR didn't. I admire that. 
          
          I only remove one star because Kellin and Vic felt very, uh, not well-rounded characters. Sometimes, they felt kinda bland. But other than that, I loved it.
          
          Sorry for the long gap between Glitter and this one. I've had Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas on hold for like 4 months at the library, and it finally came in, and I had to finish it and take it back. Great book btw.

I Can't Hear You Kellic reread series:
          
          Review thirty-one: Glitter by thekellinunderthevic
          
          5/5 stars
          
          The version I found isn't completed, it only goes to chapter 30, but it was last updated less than a year ago, so I'm hopeful that she'll come back and put out the rest of it. 
          
          This book, like Complexes, was one of the first times I was exposed to trans people. I think this book is beautifully written and handles everything with such care. I literally cannot get over how much I love it. 
          
          The relationship progression is very well done, and the internal struggles of Kellin are beautifully written. I found myself cackling constantly at the banter. Sarah was always good at writing dialogue. 
          
          I know I only got to read part of it, but if Liyah does get around to finishing the reupload, I'll come back with more detailed notes.

I Can't Hear You Kellic reread series:
          
          Review thirty: I Was Kinda Hoping You'd Stay by bounpremASMR
          
          1/5 stars
          
          Just, no.
          
          I thought the first one was underdeveloped, and this one was developed, but not well. It's like 6 different books wrapped into one, but none of them are fleshed out. The characters suck, the plot is too insane to feel plausible, and I'm sorry but why is everyone so god DAMN emotional??
          
          I seriously wanted to DNF this book so hard, but I'm a completionist, so I couldn't bring myself to do it. I'm officially brain-dead from reading so many Kellic fics lately. But I have six left (I might only read one of them tbh).

I Can't Hear You Kellic reread series:
          
          Review twenty-nine: I'll Be The Fire That'll Catch You by bounpremASMR 
          
          3/5 stars
          
          Man I have no idea why I was obsessed with this fic in middle school. Genuinely. 
          
          It's kinda yucky, and also the plot isn't very developed. Neither are the characters. And there's literally no resolution. But there's a second book, so maybe that will help?
          
          Also, ptv hasn't played Kissing in Cars the past 2 tour dates and it's freaking me out because that's literally my song and I was looking forward to it so much!! I swear if I don't get it I'm gonna cry.