Suji Kim
Honestly I get that they’re both being petty, but can’t blame Maxi at all! She has been trying to reach out, she constantly sent him letters, and she clearly wanted to be around him! I feel like I can understand why she feels like she shouldn’t have to kiss his feet, especially bc she’s surrounded by classmates!
I think what people need to remember was not only was Riften absolutely heart broken, but he is now constantly worrying about her safety as she has put herself into another very dangerous situation, he's essentially going through ptsd and he does trust himself not to pick her up and run off, hence why he's keeping his distance 😭 its awful but very realistic
I was thinking about how silly Riftan’s attitude has been with Maxi. That all this time they could have been spending together even though it’s a dangerous expedition, there are little moments like eating where they could try and mend things between them. Maxi had the perfect opportunity to go down the sloop with Riftan and her stubbornness took a hold of her. This is frustrating.😬 I’ve been rereading Book 1 to cheer me up
I like Riftan, but I support Maxi all the way. Before she went to the Tower, he turned his back on her, went she was doing all that to help him. He did talk to her, not ones. She sent letters and tried to come back to him before the 4 years. Then, she has been trying to get closer to him by following him like a lost poppy but to no avail. Every action has consequences, and the heart can only take so much. In her circumstances, she has to remain strong because it is not time to cry.
I Riftan is doing to much to make Maxi doubt his love for she had to wait 3 years right after they got married, but he is being unreasonable. She only left to protect him from her father. Riftan needs to express how he is feeling so they can get on with their reunion as a couple. She loves him with all her ❤!