OUAT and other things..

1. The Kate Daniels series by Illona Andrews - is the only urban or fantasy series that I've read to date that delves into Hindu and Indian mythology. I'm impressed.
It's also the only urban fantasy series with various supporting and lead non-white or person of color characters who are not stereotypically written. Kim Harrison had one character of color, but not a significant player. Butcher has none.

Currently reading Magic Strikes and the villains in this story are rakashasas - they are warriors created by Brahma to protect the sacred waters. Meanwhile, we have a supporting character who is the grandson of an Aseir and Loki - Norse mythology. The frustrated mythologist in me is in heaven. Some people are frustrated historians. I'm a frustrated mythologist.
Give me mythology over history any day - it's more interesting, there's dragons for one thing.

It also has witty dialogue. A tough and smart heroine. Who is trying not to fall in love with a shapeshifter who turns into a lion.

2. Once Upon a Time - found this episode difficult to focus on, mainly due to the fact that I'm embroiled in the Kate Daniels series - to the point that I can't put it done and am ripping through a book every two or three days. It would be every day - if I had more time to read than I do.

Personally, I found the last three-four episodes more interesting. I admit, the OZ story thread isn't enthralling me as much as it should. It's too...been there done that. The Neverland thread was more creative.

That said...there were some good tidbits worth mentioning.

( spoilers )

Watching GoT tomorrow. I need to go to bed.