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We're already starting with a tearjerker. Seeing Aaravos crying and making the Sea of the Castout is saddening. We get to meet The Merciful One; I like them. They're adorable. "We are, all of us, stardust, held together by love, for an instant." That line still resonates with me. Viren's still alive! We learn that Claudia killed Sir Sparklepuff to cast Infantis Sanguine, which is a scary thought. Also seeing Claudia drenched in blood is horrifying to look at. Viren's right. Children should not suffer for their parents; it's meant to be the other way around. I think it's best for Viren to leave Claudia. I like that Viren still loves Claudia even though he's leaving her. "Fellowship of the Pearl"...hehe. Zym is worried about Zubeia, which is heartbreaking. Rayla attacking Callum with pillows is a hilarious thought. Poor Rayla. Callum took her blanket. So, Callum and Rayla are on a journey to the Star Scraper while Zym and Soren are on a quest to find Zubeia. Interesting.

After the two previous books being disappointing to say the least wasting too much time on unnecessary subplots, this is the start of the penultimate season of The Dragon Prince: Stars.

This episode is probably the best opener of any book, and it has nice interactions, some small twists, and a nice pacing, not too fast or slow, although there were scenes that could've definetly been better having more time.

Claudia's arc is impressive. It was a nice twist and also a huge contrast to the one Callum goes through this season, although she does hava a small regression in the end, but it feels natural, not forced.

SCORE: 8,50.