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average human
is 8% done
Wtf. This book is so clunky. Like most of the story is being told through internal turmoil vis the female leads thoughts. It doesn’t flow.
My head shakes of its own accord. No, this wasn’t how this was supposed to go. I was supposed to go on a hunting trip and then come back once they left. They can’t find out about my magick.
— Jan 30, 2026 07:19PM
My head shakes of its own accord. No, this wasn’t how this was supposed to go. I was supposed to go on a hunting trip and then come back once they left. They can’t find out about my magick.
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average human
is 9% done
DNF this is not happening. The flow of the story just pisses me off. I think it’s a good idea but the execution just sucks.
28/292
1/30/26
— Jan 30, 2026 10:09PM
28/292
1/30/26
average human
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He strips the rest of the vines from me and I watch with dread as he draws out a dagger, using it to cut away my threadbare tunic, slicing me in the process. The cold against my naked flesh makes me shiver, my skin prickling as it’s exposed to the elements.
I vaguely register the noises of other fae gathering around to watch the spectacle.
— Jan 30, 2026 04:59PM
I vaguely register the noises of other fae gathering around to watch the spectacle.
Nero’s guilt charges through the bond but also a hint of excitement. He’s always been on board with showing them I’m not a null, with leaving this village and their abuse. But now everything is crumbling apart. The last orders my mother gave me… I’ve failed. Now the deaths of my family may mean nothing. All I can hope is that they don’t piece together my true identity too, and that they forget me after I somehow escape the Phixmery War Academy.
Commander Ashbluff turns his dark eyes on me next. “Cadet, why did you not declare your magick?” He tilts his head, peering at me like prey.
I straighten my shoulders and meet his gaze, even though I’m trembling with nerves for the unknown. “I thought I was a null. If I have magick, I don’t know how to access it,” I fib, keeping my voice steady.
He shakes his head, his lip pulling up as his face twists in disgust. “This village is full of liars, it seems. Get your belongings and get in the wagon. You have five minutes. We will break that rebellious spirit, Cadet, now that you’re being recruited to the Damorleia Military. Welcome to your new life.” His voice drips with animosity, and then he turns to yell instructions to break camp and that they’re leaving with three new recruits, the other two being one that despises me and one who could not care less. This will be fun. Not. I rush back to my hut, hoping no one follows, needing a moment of reprieve.
Horror continues to seep through me as I gather my meager items and clothing. Nero continues to try to comfort me through the bond, but all I can hear are my mother’s words, telling me to never come back. But now, it seems I have no choice.