perfectly designed to hit all of my buttons (despite being so trope-y) - young people questioning authority! lousy adults! finding your own autonomy in a community of peers!
the epilogue of the third semester was a delight and an interesting reflection on the 'base game'.
the escalation to the bank palace felt sorta rough or jarring, but then I got back on board when I realized we were telling a super hero/wish fulfillment comic gonzo sorta story!
highlights: both final palaces, everything up to and including the first palace, when all yr friends help you!