I finished this in one night. My heart is so sad, realizing I had delayed reading this because I didn't want to say goodbye to these characters. And yet, here I am. I finished it. In. One. Night. There’s a gentle ache of "why?"… they are so precious to me, and saying them goodbye hurts.
At the same time, I hold a deep, warm happiness for having experienced such a masterpiece. I don't recall how I first discovered Fenner, but I feel a sense of blessing from the universe for finding her art and allowing myself to be completely consumed by it. Thank you, Fenner.
I will admit, I usually only glance at trigger warnings, as I wish to avoid spoilers. It was with this open-heartedness that I came across Fenner’s apology, written for those who seem to have a problem with her some way of writing. This stung deeply. I'm so angry that anyone could make an artist feel sorry for their own voice.
Fenner, my love, I love your writing, exactly as it is. I love the worlds you build, the characters you give birth to, the stories you conceive, and the visuals you articulate so powerfully that I forget I am reading and become completely immersed, as if I am there alongside everyone. Your writing feels like home. You are the goddess of the worlds you build. If anyone ever makes you feel sorry for your creation, please know that I am ready to stand for you. I have a fierce protectiveness over your writing, as possessive of it as Lake is of Nix.
Now, turning my attention to the book—to this series:
Wow.Simply, wow.
Nix is such a sassy,smart little babygirl. I adore him so deeply. He went through so much, and his growth felt so authentic and well-written. It was true character development, not just him but our three demons too, and I am in awe.
The book was fast paced - and a bit confusing at times but it fall into place slowly at the end. Also never expected him to be the one who plotted all this chaos at all. That was really shocking.
Also,I was expecting Beck to be the villain at the end, but he was after all a good person - as told to us from the beginning. But as it was written in the book 'They could be here forever trying to figure out if he was being honest or not...' - also loved nixie threating Beck, that was so hot, i almost lost my footing. Ending was really satisfying but ....
Well, if it is not too much to ask, could we perhaps have some extras? I think I have not had my fill of them. I would love just a little more—anything. Perhaps simply seeing them living their lives after Lake becomes emperor, or learning how they each pursue the dreams they held—Nix’s dream of working in a company, and the dreams of all the others. I want to know about their journeys. Ah, I, it's so difficult for me to let go.
Thank you, Fenner, once again, for writing the way you do. I wouldn't want it any other way. Your work brings profound joy into my life. Please do not apologize for your writing, even with its perceived flaws. I love it all so much, because it is those very qualities that make it so beautiful and real. I send you love and gratitude. Warm hugs.