I like Maxi’s character development but Riftan... It always reminds me of that one tiktok sound “I would die for you, I would kill for you!…Okey well I will be kind for you. I would reject the impulses to indulge in my violent nature for you”. Anyone that’s read the novel, can you tell me if that ever changes?
Tbh based on Ennids interactions with the secret wizard who placed the curse. It may have been done with good intentions like trying to avert him siring an heir and therefore spreading the disease. Although it did put him at considerable risk…just speculating.
Also what if Varabus and Ennid are distant cousins. Nobles don’t tend to reside in the castle unless they’re direct lineage and that’s why his brother is so disgusted by his infatuation beyond just your usual homophobia. ( ̄へ ̄)










THE BIG SISTER IS A LESBIAN