Booktok Terminology Novels & Stories

Then Anthony spoke. “Mama, look.” He held the book open, his little finger pointing to a page filled with symbols. “This book is the map key. These markings—” he tapped a symbol that looked like a flame enclosed in a circle, “—are for active sites. But some of the other ones, the faded ones? I think they’re dormant. Or hidden.” Loria took the book from his hands and her eyes widened as she scanned the page. I watched her lips move silently, reading, then her gaze snapped back to the map.

”What book is that any-” Kartika who sees the cover of the book directly smacks their heads really hard that they pass out. Herman then takes the book and opens it. “Oh, it’s just a translated comic to English (Localization, the real script is in Indonesia).” He scans the comic by opening the pages slowly. ”Hang on, why do I feel something strange on this book?” He scans it by opening the pages faster and slams the comic to the floor. ”Ieu mah komik bokep, njir!” Herman exclaimed irritatedly. Err, should I really translate it? Here’s a hint for ya, "bokep" means porn.

*middle finger emoji*] What the fuck is a book boyfriend anyway? Why would I need to compete with a fictional character? I scoffed inwardly. ‘Because she’s probably in love with the idea of a first love and someone strong and gentle who sees her with all her flaws and still loves her.’ Terk shot back. ‘You still need to figure out your feelings for her. Even though it’s obvious to me that you are in love with her. You are just late for your own party.’ I scoffed, ‘I’m not late for anything.’