YA Crush Tourney- Superior Sixteen: Will (No. 1) vs. Zachary (No. 16)

The second round–Superior Sixteen–of YA Sisterhood’s 2nd annual YA Crush Tourney kicks off today (Wednesday, July 25) with our Will Herondale, the No. 1 seed, going up against No. 16 seed Zachary from the Shade series.

Time for Shadowhunters, Downworlders and Mundanes to unite and get Will into the Extraordinary Eight.

VOTE FOR WILL

POLLS WILL BE OPEN FOR 24 HOURS AND WILL CLOSE AT 12:00 AM EDT ON JULY 26TH.

Katie from Mundie Moms and I are co-advocating for Will in the YA Crush Tourney. Here’s what we had to say about our favorite tortured Herondale:

Hi Guys! Alyssa w/ TMI Source and I, Katie from Mundie Moms are thrilled to be back to help promote Will in another round in the YA Crush Tourney. We realize how tough today’s competition is, which is why we’ve called in re-enforcements. You heard from us during Will’s first round why we thought you should VOTE for WILL, so today we have a few re-enforcements with us. Jace felt the need to stop by and tell you why he feels you should VOTE FOR WILL.

From Jace:

Jace Lightwood–reigning YA Crush Tourney champ–here to enlighten you on why Will Herondale is also worthy of the honor.

 

There’s no need to tell you that–obviously–good looks run in the family. We Herondale men are lookers. It’s one of our many appealing qualities, along with our snark. Now some people have said that William could give me a run for my money when it comes to snark. Clearly they’ve suffered from some kind of head trauma as that obviously isn’t true.

 

I’ve heard he’s an avid reader. Now that’s not my thing, but apparently it’s a quality that some girls simply swoon over. To each their own, I guess.

 

But he’s smart. He’s quick with a seraph blade–just not as quick as me. And he doesn’t trust a duck–smart man, that Will. He might even have a more messed-up childhood than me–shocking, I know. I appreciate and respect his love and dedication for his parabatai, Jem Carstairs. It’s a bond that words cannot describe.

 

Like myself, Will has a difficult time dealing with emotions and expressing himself at times. We’ve both had a troubling childhood that has scarred us emotionally.

 

I’ve got some advice for Will. If you find someone you love, don’t be a fool and let her get away like I almost did. That seems to be a trend for the Herondale men.

 

Since you can’t have me–as my YA Crush Tourney title prevents me from competing from here on out–you should settle for Will. And I mean that in the most loving way. He is family.

 

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Just in case Jace wasn’t enough, maybe a few of these CP quotes will help, along  with some quotes from some of Will’s biggest fans.

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* He’s romantic– Will & Tessa

“He bent to put his cheek against hers. His breath against her ear made her shudder with each deliberately spoken word. “I have wanted to do this,” he said, “every moment of every hour of every day that I have been with you since the day I met you.”

 

* He’s loyal and bond by that loyality–

“Our souls are knit. We are one person, James.” 

 

 * He’s a guy who knows what he likes and doesn’t like–
“Trains are great dirty smoky things,” said Will. “You won’t like it.”
Tessa was unmoved. “I won’t know if I like it until I try it, will I?”
“I’ve never swum naked in the Thames before, but I know I wouldn’t like it.”

* He can SING–

“Demon pox, oh demon pox
Just how is it acquired?
One must go down to the bad part of town
Until one is very tired.
Demon pox, oh demon pox, I had it all along—
Not the pox, you foolish blocks,
I mean this very song—For I was right, and you were wrong!”

* He LOVES literature/books– you guys know this one will definitely win you over!

“We live and breathe words. It was books that kept me from taking my own life after I thought I could never love anyone, never be loved again. It was books that made me feel that perhaps I was not completely alone. They could be honest with me, and I with them.”  

From a few Fans: This past weekend Alyssa and I asked TMI fans why they love Will and would vote for him. We totally agree with what they said. Here’s a few of their responses:

 

– @Alesil99 said, “Will is so fragile, so strong, so romantic, so sarcastic, but above all so deeply sad… the only one for me.“

 

– @Miss_Herondale said, “Will is the most unselfish person and he’ll literally give his life for the ones he loves. He’s also one of the strongest characters ever. Many would have turned bad believing what he did, but he stays strong.”

– @EmilyBookaholic said, “He’s the greatest friend anyone could ask for.”

In closing: We’re going to wrap up our post with a quote from CP, “God knows we’re all drawn to what’s beautiful and broken.” We all know how drawn we are to this beautiful, broken boy. 

Visit Mundie Moms and stay tuned to TMI Source for more Team Will in the YA Crush Tourney!

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