this is such an interesting take on the rofan genre. usually, it's always reinforcing classism and highlighting the fact that nobles are inherently better than commoners no matter what. while this story is still about nobility, it doesn't ignore the basis of the setting, namely that the things that prop up "nobility" are tools of oppression. even philanthropy, no matter how well intentioned, is still a way for wealthier people to reinforce their superiority. al (crown brother prince) is so intensely sympathetic, as he had a mental breakdown bc he was without a support system and tugged in every which way due to his role as a public figure. some of the writing is still a bit clumsy, but everything is pretty thought out and seems to have a coherent message.
the only real note i have on this story is that it should have been a butch x butch story instead of the fem x fem story we got.
this is such an interesting take on the rofan genre. usually, it's always reinforcing classism and highlighting the fact that nobles are inherently better than commoners no matter what. while this story is still about nobility, it doesn't ignore the basis of the setting, namely that the things that prop up "nobility" are tools of oppression. even philanthropy, no matter how well intentioned, is still a way for wealthier people to reinforce their superiority. al (crown brother prince) is so intensely sympathetic, as he had a mental breakdown bc he was without a support system and tugged in every which way due to his role as a public figure. some of the writing is still a bit clumsy, but everything is pretty thought out and seems to have a coherent message.
the only real note i have on this story is that it should have been a butch x butch story instead of the fem x fem story we got.