![]() ![]() That poem is supposed to contain allegorical clues that will lead them to a solution for taking down the Red and White Dragons without killing Anyan in the process. 47) Then, the Universe teleports Jane to a Buddhist monk (who may be the Buddha himself), and the monk, in turn, refers them to an ancient Greek poem written by Theophrastus about alchemy. I am everything.forces must be balanced.Power must be aligned, or all will fall." (p. The Universe introduces itself like this: "I am all, my child. ![]() Now, in this book, we have the anthropomorphic Universe pontificating through the voice of Jane's human friend, Grizzie. ![]() Īs the author sets Jane up to save her lover from his inside-the-dragon fate, she adds yet another deus ex machina to the story line. The first external plot device was the Creature - the all-powerful magical being from book 5 who now speaks to Jane in her head and lends her his considerable powers when she needs them. ![]() When she finally regains consciousness, she and Ryu (who is now a platonic friend) head back home to Rockabill to gather together Jane's friends and allies and come up with a plan to get Anyan back. As the book begins, Jane is in a grief-fueled catatonic state after Blondie's death and Anyan's disappearance into the White Dragon. Final books are always problematic for authors and readers alike, and this one is no exception. ![]()
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