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Nicole Smith's avatar

I love that Sorrel has a friend now and even that Mara can come into to those stifling clinical situations with her to support how. I love that she is learning to write her truth.

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Me too, I love how this story is developing and I appreciate your engagement and feedback.

Seth Diamond ✦ Road Feast's avatar

Love it, Monica. "Sorrel allowed the sentence to remain." Plus, her writing stuff down has a magic all of its own...

Words are damn powerful, Monica.

But you know that already. - Seth ✦

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thanks I appreciate you following her story.

Stephen J. Lemire's avatar

I'm hooked. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.

Monica A Leyva's avatar

So I guess that is why you will have to keep reading. Right?

Stephen J. Lemire's avatar

Of course!

Monica A Leyva's avatar

I am so glad. What part of this chapter landed the most for you?

Stephen J. Lemire's avatar

The imagery really captures my imagination. I feel a general bit up of suspense and keep wondering, "where is this going?"

Malrik Raithmoor—The Liturgist's avatar

The first serial on Substack, I actually come back to week after week.

Most I find hard to follow, but this is structured in a way that it is accessible.

A rare feat indeed, Monica, interested to see where it goes.

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you so much. I appreciate that you are a loyal reader. 😊 your comment has made my day.

Nabanita's avatar

The gap between institutionalized language and real language of humans is very apparent in this chapter. Mara’s dad who studies cracks in bridges is portrayed so well. Sorrel’s character is developing noticeably. Well done!

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you Nabanita. I am so glad you are enjoying this series.

Nabanita's avatar

You bet.

Aaliya's avatar

This was really interesting, Monica !!

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you for following Sorrel's story. Chapters 1-3 with their echo poems are available as well. Chapter 4 echo just published.

Darker Ink's avatar

Very interesting character, looking forward to reading more

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thanks. Have you read the other chapters by chance?

Darker Ink's avatar

Yes

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Awesome - thanks for reading. I welcome all feedback as you continue to follow the story.