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A review by ashley_mrose530
Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was a really great character study on what is right and wrong and how we are perceived based on those actions.
In this short story the main character chose to save her brother's life ten years ago by promising her soul to a demon. In this world, that is considered the highest sin and you are dirty and shunned for making that deal. It doesn't matter why you made it at all. It has the same energy of if someone kills another person it's typically seen as the worst thing you could possibly do, but what if they killed them to save someone else or even themselves? It shows that there can be grey areas in even the things people consider irredeemable.
I liked that the main character believed that she did nothing wrong in making that trade and never regretted it and she was right. It was definitely worth it, at least to her. And she put up with everyone disagreeing and putting her down for it for ten years.
And then she was faced with the same decision at the end of the story and she made the same choice. It was a beautiful full-circle moment and made you really look at the other characters around her for their reactions. It was nice to see her brother change his opinion after he was faced with that same choice - damning himself or losing the person he loves.
I also loved the romantic relationship in this book between the main character and her girlfriend. It felt so realistic and beautiful. They were so supportive of each other and it was obvious how much they loved each other even through their bad choices. It was truly amazing to see.
In this short story the main character chose to save her brother's life ten years ago by promising her soul to a demon. In this world, that is considered the highest sin and you are dirty and shunned for making that deal. It doesn't matter why you made it at all. It has the same energy of if someone kills another person it's typically seen as the worst thing you could possibly do, but what if they killed them to save someone else or even themselves? It shows that there can be grey areas in even the things people consider irredeemable.
I liked that the main character believed that she did nothing wrong in making that trade and never regretted it and she was right. It was definitely worth it, at least to her. And she put up with everyone disagreeing and putting her down for it for ten years.
I also loved the romantic relationship in this book between the main character and her girlfriend. It felt so realistic and beautiful. They were so supportive of each other and it was obvious how much they loved each other even through their bad choices. It was truly amazing to see.