6/28/24: Ok just let me have my rant about this series. Ok, so this series might be written for kids/teens, but now that I really think about it, the reality they're living is terrible. I know that some people find Fitz a jerk (and I can honestly see why) but now that I think about it, the excessive hate is unnecessary. Almost losing your dad, risking your life like every other week (plus almost having been killed by a bug before), and having your brother that you trusted betray you, not just once but TWICE? I get why he's not really the best person right now and where those anger issues are coming from. It's his way of coping. And people might argue that Biana went through all that too, maybe even worse, and she's not a jerk. And you know what, I agree. But just because she's better at not reacting and taking out her anger on others doesn't mean Fitz should be hated for not being able to do that too. I know Biana is also going through a lot of pain, like Fitz, but I think judging by her character, her pain and problems are more internal. I think she's developing more insecurity and internal conflict rather than external conflict like Fitz. Fitz chose to blame Alvar for betraying them, but I think Biana is just hurt and in disbelief that Alvar, her brother that she was really close to, would choose the Neverseen over her twice. I think, instead of placing all her hate on him, she's partially blaming herself for not having noticed or not having been able to prevent her brother from joining the Neverseen. So, I don't think all this hate on Fitz is warranted. And about Sophie….I know she gets hate because some think of her as being too bossy or being a brat. You know what, maybe she is like that. So what? Everyone has flaws. And I respect her for trying her best in the situation she's been put in. Like honestly, give the girl a break. I'm pretty sure as soon as Fitz found her in book 1, her life's been steadily going downhill and she has not gotten a nice break. I'll be a brat too if I had to go through all that. Same goes for the other main characters in this series (Keefe, Dex, Tam, Linh, etc.). They've all been through their own fair share of trauma (some more than others *cough cough* Keefe) and they are people who are not perfect (despite how perfect elves seem to be- like seriously, I want powers. and I want to be good looking. and I want blue eyes.) I don't think I could really ever genuinely hate on them too much, because they're just trying their best to navigate their life and the problems with the Neverseen. Like seriously- the only real problems they SHOULD be having is school work & high school drama- not all this 'we might die from the Neverseen' stuff. It's hard to have all that pressure weighing down on you, and NOT crack from the pressure. I totally understand if any one of them just snapped- the situation they're in is scary. People have died- they've almost died multiple times. Kudos to them for continuing on, and not hiding in the corner of a house (which is something I might have maybe probably done if I were them). And no offense, but the adults aren't really helping to be honest. Also, I just read the SADDEST story about Biana and her insecurities and my heart is actually breaking. I just want to hug all of them so bad. They don't deserve what's happening to them. They all deserve so much better. Of course since my story is geared towards funniness I'll keep making fun of them but I'll probably stop bashing on any of them (mostly Fitz) because although he's not my most favorite character recently, he doesn't deserve hate. Anyways, I just wanted to get that off my chest, and you all are welcome to put your thoughts in the comments too. I might update on this rant when I feel like it.
Sorry, this isn't a real chapter. I'm on vacation right now, and I am trying to work on a new chapter but it might take a while. So, so, so sorry again!