Tough-O-Meter

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(7) Snow Line

Although Meridian doesn't do anything crazy, there are a few points when things get a little tricky. Notably, the book jumps through time on a constant basis—although this is usually easy to decipher, there are a few point where the chronology gets a little hazy. Furthermore, there are several scenes that might be upsetting to some readers—but they're well worth reading if you can.