Kathy asked this question about The Power:
I was surprised by the ending scene with Roxy. <spoiler> Any thoughts on why she didn't kill her father after what he & her brother did to her? </spoiler>
Uche I think him being alive, aware that he basically destroyed his entire family, was punishment enough. At least I think that's what Roxy thought.

Also sh…more
I think him being alive, aware that he basically destroyed his entire family, was punishment enough. At least I think that's what Roxy thought.

Also she had just survived one war and knew an Apocalypse was coming. She probably figured it didn't matter anyway.(less)
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