Extra Topics in The Thirteenth Child and AI Rant

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As a companion video to my #bookreview of Erin A. Craig's THE THIRTEENTH CHILD, I want to look at two specific topics in the story. I enjoyed the #fantasy as a #twistedfairytale #retelling, but we can see an argument against the horrors of AI and a masterclass on gaslighting and domestic violence in the pages. I've divided this into three sections with warnings before spoilers happen. Time stamps below.

Without me giving anything away here, I want to ask your opinion: Do you consider the "reason" Merrick is enraged with Hazel's disobedience to be romantic or godfatherly? Or are you horrified by his rage?

Time stamps
0:01 - intro & sections
4:00 - Part 1 3rd Sandy Synopsis (no spoilers)
6:15 - Part 2 A warning against AI in The 13th Child
8:00 - Hazel learns her craft
10:45 - Hazel practices her craft
14:00 - Hazel vs AI rant
20:00 - Part 3 DV section begins
21:45 - Hazel's conditioning
23:40 - a crisis moment - a minor spoiler included
32:00 - candle explanation
38:00 - Merrick as abuser - SPOILERS
50:00 - satisfying epilogue ending

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