Crowntide

“Memories were dangerous things.”

The memory of Poppy and Poppy’s garden feels like a ghost. It shows how even the smallest bit of safety can make the rest of the world feel colder.

“Secrets were the only currency she had.”

Lore’s choice to keep her secrets feels like a heavy coat she can't take off. You feel how exhausting it is to live as someone else just to survive.

The way the different kingdoms treat each other is so brutal. It makes me think about how quickly we decide who is an enemy based on where they were born.

“Trust was a luxury no one in the Citadel could afford.”

Bastian is so much more than just a prince. Behind the crown he is just a boy trying to find one person he can actually trust.