Why is 50% of this book literally them just having relationship drama that would take a 1 min conversation. Not alot happens in first 50% at all. Creon and Emelin are juggling their relationship with a coming war and trying to get allies. But also spending a veeerrry long time trying to find some gods and sucking at it. After the 50% mark it picks back up and it's all on. Action, drama, intrigue. Probably could have made book 2 and 3 one book if you cut the relationship drama. But still a unique magic system and fun world with great characters