#volume 11

The ice favours no one. It is equally cold to everybody.

Chapter 58

I really like Agott's inner conflict here. Like, the thoughts of wanting Coco to fail so that she'll have less competition come so automatically to her, even as she is actively scolding herself for thinking it.

Hooty hoot hoot (sorry, couldn't help myself)

Coco making magic for herself instead of others, and Agott making magic for Coco instead of herself. I love that. This conversation is beautiful.

Yes, Qifrey! Notice that something is wrong!

Chapter 59

Olruggio noticing the bangles... and then completely misinterpreting why they are a secret.

You're not talking about Coco here, are you Qifrey?

Olruggio seems surprisingly laid back about Coco keeping secrets, given how upset he was about Qifrey doing it. Granted, it's a bit of a different situation, but still.

The king wants the power of magic on his side... is that why Ininia wants an audience with him?

The term "witch king" sounds so evil... or maybe that's just because of Tolkien.

Chapter 60

Qifrey is being so gentle and non-pushy about asking if they need help. It's actually really sweet. (But yes, somebody please help these children!!)

Aw, Coco defending Agott!

Chapter 61

Coco is such a good person. Of course she didn't take into account that people are largely selfish.

I love Coco and Agott helping each other!

Chapter 62

This is beautiful.

Coco and Agott are very good complements to one a other, in the way that I imagine Qifrey and Olruggio might have been as kids.