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Setting this one aside for the time being...

"Magic isn't evil, but it's been used by enough bad people that it's a threat. The Immortal Kings killed the previous Malik and his family and tried to kill His Majesty after the two countries had been allies for years "

"Killing thousands justifies the death of a few?"

"Mercy has a place, but do not mistake it for foolishness. You think people like her can change? I fear you are a poor judge of people, Rameses, and that will destroy your legacy before it begins."

A day of council meetings faded away as he buried himself in the story, trying to leave the week behind and forget the empty eyes of the dead soldiers for a moment. The familiar story of two lovers, twisted in a growing conflict between their two kingdoms, unfolded across the pages. Intricately woven threads of betrayal, love, and magic kept Rameses enthralled.

"Let me finish this one chapter, and...

This is quite good s6o far!

Buried Wounds

For more information on synesthesia, see the following:

https://www.webmd.com/brain/what-is-s....

This is the first time I've read about a character having synesthesia, and it was a little intimidating at first (earnestly, I don't think I was in the right headspace,) but I gave it another shot today and it's one of the coolest, most imaginative and unique things I've ever read. AND the prose of K.E. Andrews is phenomenal and beautiful!