This isn't a standalone and won't make sense without having read Stasis. I'm anxious to see where these two will end up now that En has a better sense of his powers and has Mine firmly by his side. They also never experience bigotry from these people.Īs the story unfolded, I found myself smiling with a warm feeling suffusing me. Mine and En are strangers who don't speak the language yet time and again they come across people willing to provide shelter, clothing, food, work without demanding recompense. The generosity of most of the people they come into contact with on their travels I found reaffirming even in fictional characters. He's oblivious to the effect his has upon others, of course, but Mine sees it and encourages those flames to burn brighter, believes in his power to influence others, to lead. En is very animated and is quite frequently the center of attention. His quiet strength balances En's larger than life personality. He's the voice of reason to En's fiery demeanor and I loved that he's always combing the tangles out of his hair, washing his hair and genuinely enjoying those tasks.
Mine (swoony nickname is swoony) cossets En and grounds him. They are opposites and sometimes that's a hard sell for me, but these two have enough in common for me to invest in them as a couple with the potential for longevity. In Stasis I watched them fall in love but in Flux that are settling into a relationship and how that will work.
What I liked best about this installment was the way they interact with each other, their casual intimacy. The "favor" she asks sets in motion more adventure and some heartbreaking moments that galvanize both of them. After saving Miner from pirates using said powers he's at death's door and Miner makes a decision that puts them both at the mercy of Akilina, air wizard and despot. The world building isn't overwhelming because it's tempered by the continued evolution of their relationship as well as numerous adventures.Įnnek's wizarding powers are the central theme of this installment-how he uses them, how should he use them, how extensive are they and how can he control them? These powers get him and Miner both into and out of predicaments. Flux (I'm guessing) is set in an AU version of China after Ennek and Miner have fled Praesidium. I really love the way Kim Fielding is building this AU story.
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