Ooooh it picked up quick!

Whew—I usually prefer shorter chapters, so it’s felt like I’m crawling through it… but in a good way? Like, I’m intrigued, just not flying through it. That said, things are finally picking up and I’m starting to vibe with the pacing. I’m still trying to fully grasp the magic system and all the moving parts, but the world is so layered and rich. I was super confused at first, but someone here mentioned printing a character list and honestly, genius. I had a sneaky suspicion this would be one of those “take notes or perish” kind of reads, so at least I came mentally prepared.