Eve’s Reviews > Dust > Status Update

Avalyn stood up for herself and her friends in a way that was unexpected and unique.

Continued from my previous update.

I acknowledge that Avalyn's dad made a valid point. Hurt people don't always hurt other people. It depends on the person and the situation.

And anyway, just because someone’s been hurt doesn’t mean they’re destined to hurt others.'

That can be true, but look at what Michael Jackson did. He continued the cycle of abuse even though he was abused. He didn't break the cycle of abuse.

Avalyn is dealing with a rough realization and it has shaken her up.

I stomped my foot like a little kid.

I have literally seen grown ass adults do this. 🙄😑

And some questions flat out cross a line. I've dealt with that too.

Avalyn's empathy for Adam is interesting to read about wrt bullying and the way they've both struggled with standing up for themselves against bullies. That's very relatable.

His face softened a little. “She was always sad, okay? She was never, ever not sad."

My guess is that Adam's mother had depression.

I can understand why Adam wanted Avalyn to stop asking him questions about his life. I've been there. Some people can come off as nosy whether they mean to or not.

It's interesting how Avalyn thought that Magneto was a sympathetic character.

The foreboding mood at the end of that chapter was intense.