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Hey Swapna, thank you so much for the feedback! I'd quickly like to explain why I used the tropes (not saying you are wrong, of course, but to allow you to understand my reasoning). As for the "Chosen One", as a Christian I believe there's something very noble about someone being chosen for something greater than themselves by a deity, and instead of it turning out that the prophecy is fake or the MC resisting it (what the trope is in contemporary literature), having the MC embrace their task instead in humility. As for the forbidden romance - can't defend that one much
(Part 2) Apart from that, I know a slow burn and politics isn't for everyone, and that's okay! I'm happier with your constructive criticism than with the compliments, actually - that's very useful data for Arc Two! Thank you so mych once again for taking the time to read the book and write such a detailed review. I hope you'll have a wonderful day!
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Hey Swapna, thank you so much for the feedback! I'd quickly like to explain why I used the tropes (not saying you are wrong, of course, but to allow you to understand my reasoning). As for the "Chosen One", as a Christian I believe there's something very noble about someone being chosen for something greater than themselves by a deity, and instead of it turning out that the prophecy is fake or the MC resisting it (what the trope is in contemporary literature), having the MC embrace their task instead in humility. As for the forbidden romance - can't defend that one much
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(Part 2) Apart from that, I know a slow burn and politics isn't for everyone, and that's okay! I'm happier with your constructive criticism than with the compliments, actually - that's very useful data for Arc Two! Thank you so mych once again for taking the time to read the book and write such a detailed review. I hope you'll have a wonderful day!