I liked this little novella pretty well, but it didn't blow me away like the books did. While reading the series, I had already gotten into the habit of disliking Yesubai, so it took me awhile to warm up to her in this book. The story is so short that there isn't much room for development anyway.

It was heartbreaking to see the cruelty and pain in Yesubai's childhood with her horrible father. I really admired that she was so determined to be a good person, despite her father's terrible influence. To see her mental and physical suffering was awful, but an example of what good writing this author has, since I really felt Yesubai's anguish in her circumstances and her simple pleasure in small things like flowers.

I barely skimmed over the chapter from Yuvakshi's perspective. Her tragic story was just too depressing, so I wanted to get through it and be done.
I loved the chapter from Ren's perspective! It just shows again what a sweet and wonderful guy he is; so full of hope and kindness!