Hey Phoenix
Since I'm spending a few days home, I decided to use the time to finally catch up on some stuff. Your writing has been recommended to me by a couple of friends, and so today I ran into your latest story.
What strikes me first and foremost is your way to create an atmosphere for your story. As I was reading, I could see everything very clearly in my mind's eye. I could almost feel the cold of winter and hear the sounds of wilderness around Dekani. When she was worried (like when she was drinking water), I was listening out for sounds of danger, too! So you definitely pulled this reader into the universe you created.
I shuddered at the scene where she eats human flesh, because you made it so real it was disturbing. I don't mean that in a bad sense, by the way! Of course Dekani isn't aware at all that eating her peers is a taboo - as you mention in the scene in question. And in her world of fear and hunger, there's no reason for her to let that one thing stop her. I was fascinated with her universe and the way you described it.
I can't wait to see more from you!
Kaethel
