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Jun 02, 2013forbesrachel rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A land united to its people in close bonds has approached the point of breaking and it is up to an untrained Chalice, and a Master who is not confident, to restore it. Both struggle with the new roles they have been forced into, and must grow together to overcome them. With a strong theme of bonds, you can truly feel their separation gradually change into connection, not only between themselves, but between the land, it's people and them too. Chalice is gnawed at by worries, but she is determined to do right. The Master is insecure, and fears his nonhuman form, but has great kindness. These two make the core of this experience, and within the setting, add a certain fairy tale charm to it.The layout is made from circular patterns; Chalice is in the present, she reflects on the past for a bit, then moves forward in the present for a good while. Fortunately the author handles this well, and you are able to learn things gradually, while still moving the plot ahead. The only major fault is that the deus ex machina at the end, is barely explained.