Status Updates From Half a Soul (Regency Faerie...

YOO? MISS JENNINGS AND ALBERT I WAS NOT EXPECTING.

Ooo not sure how to feel about the solution to our faerie problem. On one hand I was always hoping that Dora would remain “halved” and come to terms with it rather than “fix” it, but on the other hand I’m a little disappointed at Theodora’s decision. It felt like it should’ve been more emotionally impactful, but because we didn’t get to see any of what she went through it kind of fell flat for me.

Weirdly enough I hope we’re not in Faerie for the bulk of the rest of the story. I’m surprised to get a confession scene so early, not mad tho. The chaotic, nonsensical fairy rep is very good so far with Lord Hollowvale. His motivation being that he wanted an English daughter??? Love it. Also the tie-in between him and the sleeping plague that I somehow didn’t see coming. I might damn near finish this tonight.

This book is actually insanely good. The depth that’s just been given to Vanessa, Lady Carroway, and Miss Jennings in a matter of chapters is just amazing. And the commentary of humanity and justice coming from both Elias and Dora is so genuine that it’s actually pulling at my heartstrings. This book is making its way toward five stars right now.

FINGRTS BRUSHED TJEOUGH HER HAIR OMFG

Why am I hooked rn. I thought Elias would be annoyingly rude but for some reason I actually don’t mind his personality at all? And the fact that his and Dora’s relationship is in no way romantic yet is everything, they’re just united in a common goal and the tiniest seedling of growing fondness, it’s honestly so peak so far. Still worried about the possibility of a love triangle though, won’t lie.

I’m on board. Love Dora and Vanessa’s relationship and I really hope there’s no love triangle shenanigans that tear them apart. Also loving the background mix of magic and regency era so far, it feels very natural and I’m so ready to learn more about the world and its whole system. Elias and Albert are cool so far, looking forward to seeing how Dora and Elias fall for each other.