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I took several hours off, and I've already teared up again here, 100% because of that last grin they shared on the battlefield, those "little moments" are so powerful: "Where his friend Uskol"

💜: "One of them must’ve climbed up freehand."

I love this scene between Turan and Kareva.

Love my dude: "at least that smug little shit wouldn’t be here to enjoy it."

This bonding moment between Alakuz and Miruz is a balm to my raw, bleeding soul.

:) "Many, many times."

You already knew I would, but I love love love the final conversation in the tent. Right to the core of it. Perfect conclusion, but now I'm dying to know what's next.

Bravo. Standing ovation.

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Your dude has a fascinating arc in the second one. I will say no more than that, and thank you, and a million purple heart emojis

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Yaaay (maybe...?), I didn't mean to fall so hard...but such is love.

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I wasn't expecting to enjoy him this much. My original version was a much more straight-forward villain...but that's not nearly as much fun, is it?

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Absolutely not! I will note for public record (so it doesn't get twisted in the press), I hold deepest respect and admiration for Kareva. Sivridi will have my heart for all eternity. 💜💜💜

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Man, sneaking in these deep meaningful character moments — alongside insanely good action and fight scenes: Sue Purb.

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Great finish to this. A bit mournful...but Kareva feels like someone you should never, ever, ever double cross. Ever. Like, never.

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Guess we’ll have to find out in the sequel…

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Wonderful work, fantastic characters. I am very much looking forward to the next installment!

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Thank you so very much! I am beyond grateful—and absolutely stunned at how quickly you tore through the thing haha. I’m 2/3 or so of the way finished writing the sequel.

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You are very welcome! It was gripping reading, I couldn't put it down. But I'm glad I started reading it after you'd completed all the chapters. When you start posting the sequel I'll be in cliffhanger mode like everyone else! 😁

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