Dropping by to appreciate how beautiful this story was written especially after all the discourse with the remarried empress on twitter. It just reminds me that Rosen too was put in a similar situation as Rashta. Though she wasn't a slave, she was abused as an orphan and bought to be a bride at the young age of 15. A situation so similar yet depicted completely different. I appreciate that this story highlights on issues like gender-based injustice and social inequality, and actually critiques it rather than glossing over it. I also like that the antagonist here isnt a person but the society. Also all the protagonists are very likable. Rosen is a smart and strong woman who has an unwavering sense of self-worth despite the society condemnation. Even when people call her a murderer, she believes she's innocent. Even when Emily insulted her for marrying Hidley, she stood up for herself. Speaking of Emily, despite being in the position that naturally would warrant her to dislike Rosen, she managed to look past her emotions and realised that Rosen is a victim not a homewrecker. She is a true sister towards Rosen. For me, Ian was the total opposite of Rosen. He struggled with the expectations from the society as a war hero. He was always loyal to the system believing law is justice. But upon meeting Rosen, he begins to challenge his own beliefs and question the society. Everyone had a character development which makes them even more interesting. None of them were perfect but they were perfectly flawed.
Dropping by to appreciate how beautiful this story was written especially after all the discourse with the remarried empress on twitter. It just reminds me that Rosen too was put in a similar situation as Rashta. Though she wasn't a slave, she was abused as an orphan and bought to be a bride at the young age of 15. A situation so similar yet depicted completely different. I appreciate that this story highlights on issues like gender-based injustice and social inequality, and actually critiques it rather than glossing over it. I also like that the antagonist here isnt a person but the society. Also all the protagonists are very likable. Rosen is a smart and strong woman who has an unwavering sense of self-worth despite the society condemnation. Even when people call her a murderer, she believes she's innocent. Even when Emily insulted her for marrying Hidley, she stood up for herself. Speaking of Emily, despite being in the position that naturally would warrant her to dislike Rosen, she managed to look past her emotions and realised that Rosen is a victim not a homewrecker. She is a true sister towards Rosen. For me, Ian was the total opposite of Rosen. He struggled with the expectations from the society as a war hero. He was always loyal to the system believing law is justice. But upon meeting Rosen, he begins to challenge his own beliefs and question the society. Everyone had a character development which makes them even more interesting. None of them were perfect but they were perfectly flawed.