Rise

The world-building felt so vivid and oppressive — I wonder what the author drew on to create this environment and how much of it was planned from the start.

Her decisions seemed to walk a fine line between right and wrong, making me question what I might do in her place. Would love to hear others' thoughts on her moral journey.

The romantic subplot added emotional depth but also complicated the rebellion's urgency. Did others find that it enhanced or detracted from the main plot?