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Lennie Wynker asked this question about Beneath the Twisted Trees (The Song of the Shattered Sands, #4):
Maybe I'm being extra, but am I the only one who's weirded out by the turn in the romance in this book? Ceda suddenly being in love with Sumeya even though she's spent the first three book pinning after Emre and book 3 ended with them making love together. Besides, they are literally half-sister. Honestly, I'm curious what made the author chose this sudden turnaround.
Rebecca I agree somewhat, it seemed a bit rushed, moving from sisterly love to sex pretty quickly without much emotional foreplay. I think if that transition …moreI agree somewhat, it seemed a bit rushed, moving from sisterly love to sex pretty quickly without much emotional foreplay. I think if that transition was explained more it would have made sense. The half-sister thing is weird, but I'm thinking maybe Ceda's dad is someone else? Either way I appreciate the polyamorist nature of the romantic relationships in this book, "one true love" is not reality for many and I think the author does a service to the readers in acknowledging that. (less)
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