Ansel’s Reviews > The Phoenix Keeper > Status Update
Ansel
is 36% done
The main character…kind of sucks. I can see how she’s supposed to be relatable but she just reminds me of the kinds of dudes who are convinced ppl don’t like them bc they’re ~nerdy~ but they’re actually assholes. Mixed w white woman victim complex. Which maybe is the point, part of her arc, except it’s so grating this far in. Also the audiobook reader can’t decide how her name is pronounced :/
— Jan 12, 2026 08:04AM
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Ansel
is 54% done
Calling it now (more like 10% ago but whatever) [redacted] is absolutely involved in the poaching. Halfway through and would love to have some more development w the sapphic element. Aila continues to be terrible to her only friend and unwilling to make any effort to make any other friends. Nary a thank you for everyone else stepping up to help her? Not even asking what anyone else has going on?
— Jan 13, 2026 08:58PM
