F’s Comments (group member since Mar 26, 2022)

F’s comments from the The Tarot Sequence 2022 Readalong group.

Hannah wrote: "The button is back. I so badly want to know the secrets of it, but I equally want it to be the deus ex machina of the last book in the series that fixes the final big problem, whether that's becaus..."

I wonder if it's linked to one of the old translations for corduroy as corde du roi, French for 'cloth of the king.' (I knew all that $ at FIT would come in handy some day.)

Hannah wrote: "Are we one day going to find out Ciaran actually has a claim to one of the empty/defunct Arcana Thrones?"

There is some extra content that reveals some of this, or better yet, wait for THT.

Moxi 🛼 wrote: "So many questions about Ciaran. Where is his compound? Was it translocated, and if so what historic building is it? How big is the dressing wing? How many eighties outfits does he actually own?"

He is fast becoming my favorite. He's like a fashionista mafioso. Perfectly turned out and utterly in control---or else!

Hannah wrote: "Also, sometimes I feel like Addam should take over the Crusader Throne. He seems to understand the concept of Justice more than his mom."

Unfortunately, justice is by and large exactly as she describes it. It can't do much before the act, but it's fairly efficient at meting out punishment once the damage is done. And sometimes, not even then.

Moxi 🛼 wrote: "The history that The Hanged Man maintained with stasis magic on the battleship was so creepy and evil, but I loved the way it told a “story”."

Interesting aside to that: At the USS North Carolina, they used to project a WWII movie on the side of the ship at night. It scared the bejesus out of me then and it was all I could think of while reading the scenes set on the battleship.

Moxi 🛼 wrote: "I like the mystery surrounding Brand’s visits to the docks and also that he gets some down time. My question is who, prior to Addam coming on the scene, protected Rune while Brand has some well ear..."

I bet he has a backup plan that includes Tower and Mayan, and he probably has Queenie on high alert, as well!

Siavahda wrote: "This is the readalong/discussion thread for Chapter 4 (The Greek Docks) for Week 5! Please limit your comments to the events and characters that appear in those chapters."

I've somehow managed to have every question on Twitter ignored, so I thought I'd ask you :) Is Brand visiting the docks for their intended purpose, or do we find he's there on a mission to pick up information while he relaxes at the bar(s)? He doesn't strike me as the brothel-going type, although it would avoid the possibility of emotional entanglements that might pull him away from Rune.

Hannah wrote: "I love casual displays of how powerful Rune is, like when he breaks all the wards during dinner at once."

Not only does it make me appreciate Rune, but also the way it showcases KD's writing style. He builds his people one action at a time and always leaves me wanting one more little insight. It makes him so much fun to read.

M wrote: "I just need to throw this out there because it’s been making me nervous since I originally finished the series (this far), and The Sunken Mall re-read made me nervous again:

We all agree that Add..."

Even if he did something awful, it must have been mind-control, right? RIGHT?

Meghan wrote: "Hannah wrote: "@F Lewis That's actually a secret fear I have, that Addam was there that night, even if it was a situation where he didn't have a choice or he himself doesn't remember for some reaso..."

Quinn only sees forward, not back in time. Let's... let's just pretend we never considered it. We'll all feel better.

Siavahda wrote: "Honestly I feel bad for fans of the series who don't know about Sunken Mall (and the other novellas). The conversation Addam and Rune have about how their relationship started feels important.


I think it's like reading a story without adjectives. The extra content adds so much richness and depth.

Meghan wrote: "Iza wrote: "Damn it I don't know how to reply here so @Hanna will have to work lol hi! I always thought Rune knows and I wondered if it was one of the attackers (he repeated said hate can be strong..."

Suppose Rune does believe it was one of the attackers, therefore it can't be Addam. But...what if it is one and the same?

Siavahda wrote: "Hannah wrote: "Addam's concern for others, including those other people in his positron dismiss such as the groundskeepers, is one of the reasons I love him."

I suspect it's also one of the reason..."

I think Rune brushed against this when he said he was on his way to becoming just another spoiled scion when the attack changed his worldview. In some ways, I wonder if Adam learned this from his experience with Quinn, or if he is one of those wonderful people who are just born this way. Maybe he had a nursemaid who imparted that kind of energy. Or, (and I hope this is not the case), maybe it's all faked.

Hannah wrote: "The fact that Michael took the time to save/ hide Ella still surprises me, as everything we've seen about him makes him come across as selfish and none of the characters thought he genuinely cared ..."

I would like to think of this as an example of "we are our best selves in the end." But really, I bet we find out why in the future.

Hannah wrote: "Rereading the conversation between Rune and Addam makes me more convinced Rune knows who his talla is."

I am really anxious to see if this is the case. I am definitely leaning to this interpretation.

M wrote: "F wrote: "M wrote: "I get it. And I think your interpretation is how it’s meant to be read.

That said, even though 20 years is objectively time enough to have “gotten over” trauma, Rune clearly h..."

Ah, the advantages of being a rich, handsome male scion... I bet that's entirely part of KD's intentions. I'm going to read again to see if that seems more obvious to me now.

M wrote: "I get it. And I think your interpretation is how it’s meant to be read.

That said, even though 20 years is objectively time enough to have “gotten over” trauma, Rune clearly hasn’t. He still can’..."

Agreed, but let me ask, do you think Addam knows that Rune is still in purgatory over it? That was what I questioned and why I gave him a pass for his continued full court press. Granted, it was mostly invitational, either verbal or 'hey, did you notice how hot I am?' show and tell. He seems a little ill-informed.

I understand what you're saying, but I can also understand Addam's approach. Firstly, 20 years is a fair recovery time. Secondly, Rune was certainly compliant with the initial physical advance until he was embarrassed by his lack of control. I also can't see Rune allowing him into the shower if he didn't really want him there. Lastly, I think Addam may have the inside intel that Rune has not exactly been around men who have truly appreciated him in the romantic sense and is set on making him at least consider it.

Meghan wrote: "@F Rune does have a couple of comments that make it seem like he KNOWS he can't have one. But what Rune thinks he knows and what is actually the case may not be the same thing. So...

You might be very right and I am keeping my options open. My reasoning was the sadness in his words as if he were hiding something very sad and undeniable.

Hannah wrote: "When it comes to Rune and tallas, my current theory/ fear isn't that he can't have one, it's that he met them the night of the attack (since they can be enemies)"

Yes, Hannah! I didn't want to speak it into reality, but that's exactly how I felt, too. Sort of, "I know it isn't Addam because I have already had that unfortunate experience." Poor baby.