A mini-review for a mini-book! The Sunken Mall contrasts high amounts of adorbz with some realistic struggles about first time dating and adopting a troubled teenager. Turns out trauma has left Rune and Brand with a fear of crowds, and I felt that in my gut. Ciarian is a delight, and I loved the twist of the Elementals. The novella’s highlights are the heartwarming character beats, which were missing from The Last Sun. I heartily recommend The Sunken Mall to all Tarot Sequence fans, especially since it’s the low, low price of $0!