The Fangirl Verdict https://thefangirlverdict.com/ Completely biased reviews and fangirling Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:15:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/thefangirlverdict.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-kfangurl-no-background-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 The Fangirl Verdict https://thefangirlverdict.com/ 32 32 43946647 Open Thread: Alchemy of Souls 2 Episodes 9-10 https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/06/07/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-9-10/ https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/06/07/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-9-10/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:58 +0000 https://thefangirlverdict.com/?p=148122 Welcome to the Open Thread, everyone! This is the last one! 🥲 Which means, no more spoiler restrictions, finally! 😁 Without further ado, here are my reactions to this set of episodes. Have fun in the comments! ❤️ My thoughts Episode 9 I really liked this penultimate episode, you guys. I found it engaging and […]

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]]> https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/06/07/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-9-10/feed/ 0 148122 Open Thread: Alchemy of Souls 2 Episodes 7-8 https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/31/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-7-8/ https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/31/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-7-8/#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:28 +0000 https://thefangirlverdict.com/?p=147977 Welcome to the Open Thread, everyone! Thanks for joining this group watch! ❤️ We’re still using the: ZERO SPOILER POLICY Only events that occur in the episodes discussed here may be referenced. No future developments, relationship outcomes, mythology reveals, major twists, or “just wait…” hints — even vague foreshadowing can affect first-time viewers. If you’re […]

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]]> https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/31/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-7-8/feed/ 4 147977 Pinned: A small update on what’s happening around here (and on Patreon) ❤️ https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/25/a-small-update/ https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/25/a-small-update/#comments Mon, 25 May 2026 12:25:02 +0000 https://thefangirlverdict.com/?p=147968 Quick heads-up, my friends: I’m recovering from a health situation which will take some time, and therefore things will have to run on a slower rehab rhythm for a while. Patreon content and blog activity will continue, but pacing and format will likely be different from what you’re used to for the foreseeable future. I’m […]

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]]> https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/25/a-small-update/feed/ 4 147968 Open Thread: Alchemy of Souls 2 Episodes 5-6 https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/24/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-5-6/ https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/24/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-5-6/#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:07 +0000 https://thefangirlverdict.com/?p=147941 Welcome to the Open Thread, everyone! Thanks for joining this group watch! ❤️ We’re still using the: ZERO SPOILER POLICY Only events that occur in the episodes discussed here may be referenced. No future developments, relationship outcomes, mythology reveals, major twists, or “just wait…” hints — even vague foreshadowing can affect first-time viewers. If you’re […]

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]]> https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/24/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-5-6/feed/ 6 147941 Open Thread: Alchemy of Souls 2 Episodes 3-4 https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/17/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-3-4/ https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/17/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-3-4/#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:19 +0000 https://thefangirlverdict.com/?p=147900 Welcome to the Open Thread, everyone! Thanks for joining this group watch! ❤️ We’re still using the: ZERO SPOILER POLICY Only events that occur in the episodes discussed here may be referenced. No future developments, relationship outcomes, mythology reveals, major twists, or “just wait…” hints — even vague foreshadowing can affect first-time viewers. If you’re […]

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]]> https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/17/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-3-4/feed/ 21 147900 Open Thread: Alchemy of Souls 2 Episodes 1-2 https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/10/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-1-2/ https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/10/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-1-2/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:50 +0000 https://thefangirlverdict.com/?p=147869 Welcome to the Open Thread, everyone! Thanks for joining this group watch! ❤️ We’re still using the: ZERO SPOILER POLICY Only events that occur in the episodes discussed here may be referenced. No future developments, relationship outcomes, mythology reveals, major twists, or “just wait…” hints — even vague foreshadowing can affect first-time viewers. If you’re […]

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]]> https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/10/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-2-episodes-1-2/feed/ 34 147869 Open Thread: Alchemy of Souls Episodes 19-20 https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/03/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-episodes-19-20/ https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/03/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-episodes-19-20/#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:27 +0000 https://thefangirlverdict.com/?p=147814 Welcome to the Open Thread, everyone! Thanks for joining this group watch! ❤️ This is the last one for Part 1, but we’re embarking on Part 2 right away (next week!), so we’re still using the: ZERO SPOILER POLICY Only events that occur in the episodes discussed here may be referenced. No future developments, relationship […]

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]]> https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/03/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-episodes-19-20/feed/ 27 147814 This Month On Patreon: May 2026 https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/01/this-month-on-patreon-may-2026/ https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/01/this-month-on-patreon-may-2026/#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:35 +0000 https://thefangirlverdict.com/?p=147811 Happy May Day, my friends! 🤗 I hope you are all doing well! Things were “business as usual” in April — episode notes ticking along, new shows settling into place on Patreon, and lots of lovely conversations across our chat corners. 🥰 However, on the personal front, I’m a bit bummed to say that my […]

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]]> https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/05/01/this-month-on-patreon-may-2026/feed/ 3 147811 Review: In Your Radiant Season https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/04/27/review-in-your-radiant-season/ https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/04/27/review-in-your-radiant-season/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:22 +0000 https://thefangirlverdict.com/?p=145639 THE SHORT VERDICT: A drama that showed promise in its interesting premise and pretty visuals, but didn’t live up to its full potential, in my opinion. I felt that Show suffered from pacing issues and a misguided management of information, which negatively affected the watch experience. However, the secondary characters and relationships kept me engaged […]

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]]> https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/04/27/review-in-your-radiant-season/feed/ 3 145639 Open Thread: Alchemy of Souls Episodes 17-18 https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/04/26/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-episodes-17-18/ https://thefangirlverdict.com/2026/04/26/open-thread-alchemy-of-souls-episodes-17-18/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:21 +0000 https://thefangirlverdict.com/?p=147627 Welcome to the Open Thread, everyone! Thanks for joining this group watch! ❤️ As mentioned in the announcement post, these are my episode notes exactly as they originally appeared on Patreon. ZERO SPOILER POLICY Only events that occur in the episodes discussed here may be referenced. No future developments, relationship outcomes, mythology reveals, major twists, […]

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