Absolute bliss.

Inhaling this volume was like one big hour or so of self care. It was a lighter volume for sure having moved on somewhat from the tough theme in volume one but there's foreshadowing that we've not left that nasty episode or character behind.

Lots of interference from other characters in this volume, like Hera and Minthe. I can't stand Minthe on the one hand, but Smythe does show the reader a more endearing side and some self deprication, so I think there's more under the surface there.

I adore Hecates, she's such a whip-smart ball of fierce sarcasm. The dogs and hound continue to thrill me when they're on the page.

...and finally, I just love H&P. Their uncertainty is a whole trope.