--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Imagine my delight and awe when I…" description: "\"Imagine my delight and awe when I discovered such a thing was a real genre - contemporary fantasy or urban fantasy. It was like having my birthday twic..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f9/maggie-stiefvater-76_awe_imagine-my-delight-and-awe-when-i-discov_2821573.jpg" --- # Imagine my delight and awe when I discovered such a thing… ![“Imagine my delight and awe when I discovered such a thing was a real genre - contemporary fantasy or urban fantasy. It was like having my birthday twice in one week and cookie dough for breakfast.” quote by Maggie Stiefvater](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f9/maggie-stiefvater-76_awe_imagine-my-delight-and-awe-when-i-discov_2821573.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f9/maggie-stiefvater-76_awe_imagine-my-delight-and-awe-when-i-discov_2821573.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f9/maggie-stiefvater-76_awe_imagine-my-delight-and-awe-when-i-discov_2821573.jpg) > “Imagine my delight and awe when I discovered such a thing was a real genre - contemporary fantasy or urban fantasy. It was like having my birthday twice in one week and cookie dough for breakfast.” [Maggie Stiefvater](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maggie-stiefvater/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Expresses excitement discovering a new genre, comparing it to double birthday joy and breakfast treats. **In simple terms:** Finding a new genre feels like double celebration. Key Takeaway Explore new genres. Themes joy discovery genre Mood enthusiastic playful Type advice inspirational When to use this quote - reading habits - creative inspiration - genre blending Key Concepts literature fantasy Questions to Reflect On - What genre excites you now? - How does new media inspire you? 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