Happy REGARDS

First of all: I adore Jay. I love his character descriptions, his ramblings, his heart and everything. I was surprised by this story because I thought Seven has been with him for longer, but seeing them find each other was beautiful. I also loved getting to know Stefanos, and I am eternally grateful for the explanation of puns in the cat’s name, because that really confused me in Runtime.

I will also never get over the beauty that is three awesome women in a relationship with their own kid. I love Evelyn, Rose, Danae, Jack and their little family so much. Also mentions of the others, and just all the connections between everyone
The Library Ghost

They smiled against his smooth scales, realizing they’d unconsciously passed on the kiss they’d received not long before, all its intimacy and promise, all its love. A message like the song, and just as important.

There were so many things happening in this one. First, my other favourite poly triad that I can never get enough of. Then, two new characters that I haven’t met before, but already love. Also, Liam being incredibly bad at both flirting and gathering information. And of course, Hans having his own plans…

Group Therapy

This was shorter than the others, but it was nice to learn about Cai - and man, the work Rose does is so important.

Runtime

(review here)

Phoenix Down

I am so confused and so emotional. I’m still not sure how this fits into everything, but it’s beautiful to see how many things and plans are happening at the same time.

Un-Dead

This is a Halloween short story full of creepiness - which obviously means lots of our favourite (?) ghost boy, Hans, and our favourite puppeteer, Jenny Strings. Also, ghosts. Or are they?
I actually have a huge soft spot for Hans despite his behaviour, but man, that kid tests me sometimes.

While many of the short stories are prequels, this one takes place after Chameleon Moon and actually contains several spoilers for it, so be aware of that before reading it. I have so many questions. How did Hans get here when he was with Garrett? Where is Rose? How did she still not find Evelyn and the others when they are in the most logical place they could be?
Have I mentioned how beautiful the cover is?

Come Home Alone

This one strangely left me feeling a little bit “meh”, maybe because it’s set in the undecided future and not clearly in the chronology like the others? Still, I love both Finn and Regan and I want them to be safe and happy, and that ending is pretty worrying.

What You Remember & Memory Waltz

I’ve only seen the full lyrics to the first one before, but I absolutely adore it. It sums up Chameleon Moon so nicely and is really the perfect theme song for this book.

And we’ll all keep holding on, to the last ember,
‘Cause you’re not who you were, but you can be—
What you remember ( )