Caroline Gill
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K. Ancrum:
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(view spoiler)[Hi! I just finished the ARC of The Wicker King and loved it. It was so unique and intense. I have one question I desperately want to know - after the surgery and everything they went through, is it possible for August and Jack to have a healthier relationship going forward? Or will they always be super codependent? I just want them to be happy, or whatever their version of happiness is.
Thank you for writing this! (hide spoiler)]
Thank you for writing this! (hide spoiler)]
K. Ancrum
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(view spoiler)[Yes! The confession made room for them to have open healthy discussions about their feelings and needs which greatly improved their relationship. They also now have more opportunity and time to take advantage of the resources available to them, rather than turning inwards to handle their problems. They decide to pursue a romantic relationship that includes Rina; who has been subtly seducing both of them simultaneously (peep that handhold on p134 and double kiss on p144!) through the entire book.
Also, in the final version of the book I p r o m i s e the ending is more explicit about the romantic nature of the confession and emphasis on them both looking forward to a future where they can heal together.
In my next book, they're all co-parenting their child, Ahmed, who is best friends with the main character. So, you get to see them being a family, and in love and happy! (hide spoiler)]
Also, in the final version of the book I p r o m i s e the ending is more explicit about the romantic nature of the confession and emphasis on them both looking forward to a future where they can heal together.
In my next book, they're all co-parenting their child, Ahmed, who is best friends with the main character. So, you get to see them being a family, and in love and happy! (hide spoiler)]
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Jewel
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K. Ancrum:
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I really adored The Wicker King. But I've been reading some reviews that constantly say that August and Jack's relationship was unhealthy. Is that what you intended for the reader to see? Because I didn't see it that way. They were both so "us against the world" and I thought it was rather beautiful. Kind of shocked that people think it was an ugly thing. I get that they were codependent, but severely unhealthy?
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Kyle
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K. Ancrum:
Hello you groovy literary Goddess; you Queen of alt YA ships! Your refreshing use of little-seen poly, D/S, and bi relationships makes me happy. It’s rare to find such complexity in the YA field— alternative lifestyles and characters are only ever winked at. I crave depth and f*cking REALNESS, and you delivered with characters crackling darkly. Can we expect more alternative relationships in future works? Thanks!
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