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I actually really liked the main couple and their dynamic! It was pretty realistic for the situation they were in and the lifestyle they led—practical, subdued, utilitarian. In a world like theirs I kind of appreciated that the love reflected the setting and its values rather than the sort of overwhelming passion seen in a lot of BL. It isn’t a dynamic or style I think I’d seek out, but it really fit the story and the 2 MCs in my opinion, and made it a refreshing and interesting read.