Stone

-Crossposted on GR-

Overall pretty enjoyable. I liked the relationship between Gwen and Art and how they slowly started to become closer and support each other through everything. I felt the political aspects of the story needed more work. What exactly was wrong with the cultist's way of thinking other than just the name? Like the story just expected you to understand they're bad simply because they oppose the main characters. To be honest that subplot would have been better off removed since in the end it only seemed to serve the purpose of killing off the king. I also feel like Gwen and Art lacked a meaningful connection with their love interests, Gwen especially. Like it was just "hey, that person's really attractive" instead of something gradual where maybe they fall for their LIs despite their convictions because they've grown so close. I could see Arthur semi falling for Gabriel but it didn't feel exactly mutual, like Arthur learned about Gabe but Gabe didn't really learn about him? I can see the angle of the LIs being a vehicle for Gwen and Art's feelings but if they were going to be added it would've been nice to see those relationships and characters fleshed out more. Cover art is adorable, though, and Gwen is so incredibly real