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So, are we okay with the clothing, but not with the mindset of the era being depicted? I’m not saying that reading this kind of story makes me feel wonderful. However, it faithfully portrays the hardships faced by a vulnerable woman in a deeply sexist society—one where social status dictates one’s future from birth. Layla is a warrior simply because she refuses to bow down to the nobility, which is precisely why she gets under the skin of characters like Claudine and Matthias. Yet, even their selfish, sociopathic behavior is consistent with the mentality of that time. That’s why I don’t understand all the complaints. Despite the culture shock they might provoke, the characters are very well-crafted and remain true to the era and circumstances in which they live. It saddens me to see this kind of commentary, knowing that many of these criticisms directed at the artist don’t just stay within this forum.