I appreciate that you at least talked about the why of unprotected sex; the undeniable draw it can exercise. Todd understood the risks, and accepted them in the moment. The narrative blurs just how rational (or not) that decision might have been.
I’m first, perhaps. I love the differences you write between Augie’s grandmother - who has become a town lady - and Augie himself. That contrast is fun to watch. Like Runyan and the boys - and possibly Gran, too - I hope Willy James will soon make an appearance. And you left us with a cliffhanger to boot!
Wow! An avoided robbery and a rescue! And now maybe there will be a defeat of the nasty uncle, all on the way to Barnswallow. Hope they all arrive in one piece.
There are many reasons to be fearful of The Unspoken. That the band travels together is wise. I am concerned that they have not yet discussed or practiced how to use their gifts in manipulating fire, water and earth as means of defending themselves or subduing their quarry.
Thank you for this chapter. It’s a huge step for Liam to leave the hospital; my hope is that he can survive and establish some friendships as he waits for Ed.
I’m apprehensive about what must come next: danger, battle, pain. I’m delighted by the love Malik admits for Rhaelce. And the group that has banded together is strong, at least for the moment. Kalloh remains the one who is the biggest mystery to me.
Part Two is as absorbing as Part One. I had to resist skipping ahead. As it was, I liked the picture you painted of the new earth, full of trees and green. Perhaps the powers of earth figured James and Mateo would go looking, anyway - and nobody then living would be alive if they returned. Looking forward to the next installment.
This is a gut wrenching chapter. Taggert shares himself fully with Ash, and to a significant degree with Branford. He finds he is with people who love him, and care for him. And you reveal to us just his much leverage he might have against the monster that is his father.
Wow. A battle scene, and what a victory for the elemental brigade. Yet, I fear for the group if they must deal with successive waves of banditry like this.
Ryder is going to help. I like the sound of that. Owen’s mom is seeing cracks and flaws in the story. She wants to believe, but now she doubts. I suspect Beth has no doubts at all that the engagement is a disaster.