And it’d only take an hour.
I always knew how polarizing this twist would be. Since Amber is the first-person protagonist, it can make people uncomfortable to experience a story through the eyes of someone who makes such an enormous mistake. But at its core, this story is about how people aren't defined by their mistakes, but how they learn and grow from them. I wanted my protagonist to have the most agency within that theme. Amber's character arc is largely about making a huge error in judgment, acknowledging that she has done so, and facing the repercussions of her actions. I would rather people feel that discomfort while curled up safely with a book rather than out in the real world having made a huge impulsive mistake out of revenge or heartbreak or whatever else and needing to face repurcussions themselves. Not that I think my readers are going to lock six people in a room any time soon. (Please don't do that.) ;-)
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