Time to read: 15 minutes

Maybe it’s a bit clichéed at this point to describe something as “atmospheric,” but this certainly is. I really liked the abstracted-but-still-relevant visuals and how that contributes to a sense that the emotions here are familiar but difficult to describe/express, underscoring what is happening in the narrative. The narrowness of the text column as the story unfolds gives the piece a feeling of intimacy and pulls focus inward. I enjoy the single choice jam premise and seeing what people did with it. The two options are described in a unique way but still hint at what they each mean, and I felt like the choice was consequential but not final; if you choose to “tread lightly,” it feels like Maven will get another chance to try again in the future if they want to open up more.

Take care,

DemonApologist