Status Updates From Beyond the Ruby Veil (Beyon...

“Paola,” I said. “Yes?” she said slowly. “I’m not going to die,” I said. “Do you know why?” “Why?” Her voice was quiet. “Because I don’t want to,” I said.

Christ Emanuela stop being so mean

Sike Ale you're chill

I take it back I don't like Alessandro anymore

You know, I don't know that I buy people running out into the street to sacrifice themselves when they find they've been marked. If the pandemic has taught us anything it's that people lie and don't care about the greater good.

I think I'm fine with Emanuela's character. I like that's she's lying to herself and thus the reader. I just find her voice a tad juvenile, which is what turned me off earlier

I think I like Alessandro better ngl

On the one hand, a protagonist who knows her constructed world is bullshit is annoying (no mystery? No growth?) On the other hand, a totally ignorant protagonist can be annoying too (i.e. Poppy)

Why are the aesthetics so goth lmao

I'm not overly enamored with Emanuela's voice or attitude so far, but this book is short, so in we go!

Emmanuela you’re not so special, ur very annoying and very freaking rude to Ale... I can’t feel bad for her, she’s stubborn and thinks she’s the center of the universe, get a grip.