ok, so most surprising thing: i don't hate helene anymore LOL yes vry shocking i'm rooting for her now. AND, I HAVE A NEW SHIP: HELENE X HARPER. I SAW THE SPARKS BABY THERE IS SO MUCH POSSIBILITY MUAHAHAHAHAHA. i'll be SCREAMING for them in the next two books, just you wait (edit 2025: lol sweet summer child).
also i knew keenan was trash. can't believe he's the nightbringer. at the reveal, my first thought was LAIA YOU HAD SEX W THE NIGHTBRINGER. i was literally so pissed at that but i also acknowledge that laia was in a vulnerable position and he took advantage. it was disgusting to see him manipulate and put her down. the power imbalance pissed me off. BUT THANK GOD ELIAS IS MY BAE AND MY MAIN SHIP SAILED THEY'RE CONFIRMED I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEIR RELATIONSHIP IN THE NEXT TWO BOOKS COZ THEY'RE SUCH A HEALTHY COUPLE THEIR COMMUNICATION IS TOP NOTCH THEY'RE SO HONEST ("you're sure this is what you want?" "i'm sure." "then i'll find a way.") ELIAS IS THE STANDARD ok lemme stop. i just know that i'm gonna be a total simp for darin coz like?? he's so smart??? i was damn impressed. i love that guy. i highlighted more in this book than the last one lol. it isn't by much but it's still something. the commandant can go jump off a cliff i hate her sm. but oh well.
