User blog comment:TheTragedyofE/The Legend of Eulalia/@comment-2142396-20151218163028

The PoV of King Peregrin was a surprise. I was prepared to hate him because of all the havoc and death he had brought to the Southern hares, but in the end, he was… well, not exactly likable – for somebeast who claims he doesn’t want war he is too fervent about pushing the war further, - but that little traits you gave him like worry about his soldiers or his love for his daughter or his friendship with Cor made it easier to relate to him. But I don’t trust Arrowspurs, not one bit. They sound like the beasts who don’t care about whose side they fight on as long as it benefits them, and I’m afraid that their ‘proof of loyalty’ will cost a lot to the village Eulalia lives in…

I enjoyed the change of relationship between Eulalia and Dolph due to the grief they shared, and I admit I always loved the rivals-turned-friends trope. ;) Seeing them as adults was great! Eulalia is almost hilarious when she is taken over by her emotions, and I’m surprised at how level-headed and stoic Dolph grew out to be, especially considering what madcaps him and Eulalia were! Grown Johanna and Haze are just as interesting: Johanna is so nice, and her personal conflict of being prepared for an arranged marriage, - at least that’s the idea I got, - adds a lot to her story. I also find myself drawn to Haze, even though she turns out to be a grey character so far.

But that weaselwife! Intrigue of intrigues! Why do I have the feeling that she is the one who brought Eulalia to the Southern hare village? Judging by her words, Eulalia wasn’t the only baby she stole, or saved, or smuggled away, or what that was all about. I’m so excited to learn more about her! And with the kestrel heading for the map room, I’m worried… And I’m worried about Eulalia’s village, too… KIU!