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I really like how Maxi is turning out. Also that the story makes clear that Riftan is insecure and petty, and that his behaviour isn't coming from a rightful place Meaning Maxi is here to teach him as well. I'm so done with stories where one person is weak and lacking in some way and the other partner manic pixie fixes them up by being perfect but also miraculously attracted to them.
Here they both are insecure, faulty people, and they are both not only learning from each other, but from others around them. I had my doubts about where the princess arc was going, but I'm happy to see how it evolved. Curious to see how these two turn out because ironically enough Riftan feels like he has a lot more growth to do than Maxi at this point lmao