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[Nym182]

I agree with this. Dauma was a badass, that's for sure. And her lack of control added a bit of dimension to her character.

Made her much more relatable and realistic!

And showed how much she cared for her family despite her stern exterior!

You're right, it did soften her personality a bit!

[Nym182]

That's a good point. There was a chance for Adam to develop as a character, and that opportunity was essentially stolen from him.

Just one more thing done TO Adam to make the reader more sympathetic to him?

But Adam didnt dwell on him for long. He had no huge character developments at all.

which is a huge missed opportunity on the authors part. Developing Mark could have added a whole new level of depth to the story.

[Nym182]

Power without control is very disastrous. Although I feel like Adam father's death was a bit harsh as he was not been loved by JoAnn and Adam too.

Yeah, and it kinda felt like the author just kinda wanted to get rid of him.

[Nym182]

Power without control is very disastrous. Although I feel like Adam father's death was a bit harsh as he was not been loved by JoAnn and Adam too.

Yes I really feel for Mark as a character.

He definitely had some strange cards dealt to him.

[Howlan]

Just one more thing done TO Adam to make the reader more sympathetic to him?

I guess? Look, over there, an opportunity for Adam to not accept responsibility for his actions or role in something? GREAT! Quickly, where's my victim card!?

Must have left it in the den

Carly has it safe!

[Howlan]

That's a really interesting point!

Yes, Dauma may have guessed that before but kept up her hope in the beginning.

True!

Feel sad for Dauma though!

[Howlan]

It was actually Jocelyn (Eastman's) comment about the author "taking the easy way out," that made me consider this possibility. After all, most of the characters seem to have some kind of power. Jo was "given" a special ability. Is there something we don't know - yet - about Adam's father?? (Thank you Jocelyn for that insight!!)

From what we know Adam's father does not have any powers but who knows? The author could add a twist.

I would think so as I assume he's part of the Wit family.

Which family are we talking about?

[Howlan]

Made her much more relatable and realistic!

And showed how much she cared for her family despite her stern exterior!

You're right, it did soften her personality a bit!

Yeah It made me like her more.

[Howlan]

Just one more thing done TO Adam to make the reader more sympathetic to him?

But Adam didnt dwell on him for long. He had no huge character developments at all.

which is a huge missed opportunity on the authors part. Developing Mark could have added a whole new level of depth to the story.

And some depth to Adam.

[Howlan]

Power without control is very disastrous. Although I feel like Adam father's death was a bit harsh as he was not been loved by JoAnn and Adam too.

Yeah, and it kinda felt like the author just kinda wanted to get rid of him.

A great example of how you totally sideline a character.

[Howlan]

Power without control is very disastrous. Although I feel like Adam father's death was a bit harsh as he was not been loved by JoAnn and Adam too.

Yes I really feel for Mark as a character.

He definitely had some strange cards dealt to him.

If by cards you include JoAnn and Adam you are right on the money!

[Browlyns]

Dauma already knew that her husband was dead when she stopped sensing his core hence, that was an act of anger. But the death of Adam's father was an accident because had he remained on the bed of the truck instead of standing up, he would have survived.

[Howlan]

Dauma already knew that her husband was dead when she stopped sensing his core hence, that was an act of anger. But the death of Adam's father was an accident because had he remained on the bed of the truck instead of standing up, he would have survived.

Yes, true, whether Dauma could have done better or not is not clear but she is not the one to let innocent people be killed.

[Rwill0988]

I had a hard time believing Dauma couldn't do something to protect Mark. With all her power she seems to be unstoppable. Definitely was difficult to believe. Add in that Adam never shows any interest in his father except for minutes before finding out he'll never be able to. This part felt kind of "off" to me.

[gilliansisley]

Just one more thing done TO Adam to make the reader more sympathetic to him?

I guess? Look, over there, an opportunity for Adam to not accept responsibility for his actions or role in something? GREAT! Quickly, where's my victim card!?

Must have left it in the den

Ah, yes, dammit!