I think the first arc was a little rushed with Prince Phobos and everyone became super close friends so quickly (which isnt realistic in most cases) so it was nice to take a whole volume to explore how close they actually are without having some “big bad” to fight to unify them as friends. I also love Cornelia experiencing some mental health issues and seeing her friends rally a little for her while also feeling a little rattled by feeling uncertain of the strength of their friendship. I love Cornelia and Caleb so obviously I loved the ending and I cant wait to see more of them in the future and I think the big bad for the next arc was set up really nicely. Overall, I enjoyed this again even as an adult and I can enjoy the childlike nostalgia I’m feeling while connecting with some of the material even though I’m much older now than I was when I first started this series.