Are you a Fallenatic?

Fallenatic: one who is addicted to the consumption of Lauren Kate books; habitual and excessive fascination with angels; Fallen dependency.

Does this sound familiar? The first step to recovery is to identify that you may be suffering from clinically diagnosed Fallenism, for which the only known remedy is a continued healthy dose of reading. So take note Lauren Kate fans: here are the 13 tell-tale symptoms of Fallen dependence.

1. You’d consider wearing black to your own wedding just for an excuse to finally dress in that Luce-style, tiered ebony ballroom gown with matching lace gloves that you’ve been eyeing on the Fallen covers for years.
2. Immediately after reading the first book, you were hesitant to kiss your beau for fear that they might spontaneously combust.
3. Sometimes you catch glimpses of dark shadows out of the corner of your eye, and are convinced that they’re announcers or portals to your countless past lives, which, by the way, you totally have.
4. You spent a good few hours wondering which side of the scales you would tip, but finally came to the conclusion that gold wings would suit your complexion way better than silver – so demon it is.
5. Speaking of demons, Cam Briel features prominently in your daydreams, which are all, disturbingly, set in a cemetery and feature the green-eyed dreamboat seductively saying ‘Oh yes, we’re going to brawl, baby. Over you. Again.’ on repeat.
6. You are so psyched for the Fallen movie that you dream cast ordinary people you encounter in the street for the lead roles. For example, today I met the perfect Arriane at a bus stop and asked if she’d ever consider a career in acting.
7. You’ve actually tried to submit the word ‘Nephilim’ while playing Words with Friends, only to be met with the infuriating error message, Sorry, Nephilim is not an acceptable word. I’m sure Shelby and Miles would beg to differ.
8. You’ve considered naming your first born after one of the Fallen characters. Hopefully not Pennyweather Van Sykle Lockwood though, because that is a mouthful.
9. You can’t visit gothic buildings, or alternatively watch Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, without being reminded of Bill the gargoyle.
10. You’ve seriously contemplated getting yourself admitted to a reform school, because surely they’re all packed with a hot bunch of deviant angels just like Sword & Cross, right?
11. All your ex-boyfriends are now referred to as ‘sorry-ass ex-boyfriends’ or SAEBs for short.
12. After reading the books, you actually attempted to look at your own back in the mirror, in hopes of discovering the scars of an angel. You’ve also most likely cut two identical slits into the back of all your clothes, just on the off chance that your wings decide to unfurl at random one day. You can never be too careful.
13. You’ve genuinely wondered whether, like Luce, you’ve simply forgotten entire chapters of your own epic, yet tragically damned angel-human love story. Chances are, you’re still waiting on a sign from heaven or to be flipped off by a handsome blonde, purple-eyed angel in a red scarf. Whichever comes first . . . 

Disclaimer: You should not rely on the information in this blog as an alternative to medical advice. If these symptoms persist, see your doctor or healthcare professional.