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Alright! I’m all read up!! A satisfying read all in all. I especially appreciated the chance to see Poppy through Plumeria’s eyes. She’s all the more chilling for being a sympathetic figure—because she’s still also uncompromising and cold AF. It occurs to me that, although she does care about...

Chapter 9! And a big fight scene! There were a couple moments throughout I thought could’ve been clearer ... but understandably. This is a big shift from the style of what we’ve seen so far! This says so much about her priorities: this is what holds her attention and where she focuses her...

I don’t know what its tone is here, but the content of the words is almost gleeful. I’m betting “folks back at the guild” mostly means Lavender. Might be nice to let her thoughts drift there—and yank them back. I know Ann is omnipotent, but this felt a little abrupt. Also, damn, they didn’t...

Chapter 7! I actually read this a few days ago but hadn’t had a chance to comment. Boy, Poppy is past the point of no return. 🙃 Haha. This is presented quite practically, but it’s also some serious shade from a worker’s perspective. This is apt, considering this moment = her slide into an...

Chapter 6! Almost halfway through now. Some pretty passages and descriptions throughout this one.❤ Ann and Lavender both have a ghostly presence, which I think is a good narrative choice. There’s a lot of good content with both, but I wanted just a smidge more. Ann kind of drops off after the...

Chapter 5! This one was a short, quick read. I appreciate how you don’t feel obligated to continue one chapter directly after the next. The sense that time has passed adds something here—she’s been stewing. I see what you did there. Chip on her shoulder. Probably nothing, Poppy, don’t worry...

Chapter 4, coming in hot! Oh no. I knew it would be something bad. Do they need asphalt if they don’t have cars? Doesn’t he know her? (From the first chapter.) Fuck. I didn’t expect eminent domain! 💔 This is a clever bit of characterization that rings very true to life for me. Beautiful...

Responding to Chapter 3! This sounds like Poppy and Lavender are moving closer to each other rather than to Laurie and Scotch. Love this—nicely handled. Two kinds of people. *was Suggestion: recognize that they were outnumbered. Ooh ominous! Missing a period. Innovative and apt...

Chapter 2! Lots to like in this chapter. I loved the strategic teamwork between Poppy and Lavender—and the new dimension of complexity in their relationship. Oof! This says so much. Poppy doesn’t have it together—a little eccentric and probably has bitten off more than she can chew— —and it’s...

So, real talk: I normally only read PMD socially--for Catnip, out of friendship, etc. But! I've been looking forward to checking out your work ever since your post on the intro thread about plants and environmentalism. (Heyheyhi we're already friends and you didn't even know it!) I'm definitely...