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“While these are survival coping mechanisms, some people who experience trauma may build up hyper vigilant and overreactive nervous systems that (because of past experiences) perceive threats even when they may not be present.”

Chapter 3

REMINDER:

“Pain and suffering are not a competition.

It may be true that your parents or family members have experienced hardships and suffering, and your mental health struggles are valid, too.”

Chapter 3

“Gratitude shaming, or shaming ourselves into feeling grateful rather than what we’re actually feeling, is a common behaviour in children of immigrants.”

“It’s also known as toxic positivity or spiritual bypassing and is used to avoid unresolved or even difficult feelings.”

Chapter 3

“How much we valued ourselves was directly tied to how well we were perceived by others.”

“Abuse in the guise of love, is still abuse.”

What did I just read … 🤦🏽‍♀️

It’s giving the author tried making this a thriller rather than a fantasy

Acker went from a green flag to a red flag real quick

I really feel bad for Jovie… literally read these last few chapters w tears in my eyes

Damn I wouldn’t have guessed Kai was using magic to manipulate Brynn… thought he was a good guy

“There’s something inherently vulgar in his beauty.”

Conor & Hunter’s friendship 🥺

Damn Conor is such a complex character & I never would’ve guessed it, up until I got to this book

He better make it right w Taylor & oh boy does he owe her an apology