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I am 220 pages into The Stolen Throne, and I'm already annoyed with the how the romantic subplot is being handled. I love me a romantic subplot but ugh not a fan of what it's done to Rowan. What do you mean Maric just no-guilt sleeps with a "random" woman and Rowan is left to be a good betrothed?? Out of curiosity, I read up on her fate and what do you mean she's fridged for The Calling?

Fuck you, justice for Rowan!

Also, I'm having a hard time believing Rowan and Maric are in love. Their betrothal feels a bit more lavender-coded. May eventually play around with a mostly-canon compliant fic centered around her and give her death a bit more dignity. And the attempts at yearning need to go harder. Duty vs love is a great theme for everyone, I wish it leaned a bit harder on it.

What i do like about it, though, is the general dynamic between Maric, Lorraine, and Rowan. They're great, I love them, and Loghain has two hands.