I also liked Violet's insistence that making the things around her beautiful was important, even if those things weren't "useful." Surrounding yourself with beauty and joy is vital for healing and improving your mental health, and that act alone is plenty useful in its own right.

I appreciated Violet's mixed feelings about turning her back on Shadowfade, even if she knew that she had to. Even the most toxic interpersonal relationships can leave behind some positive memories, and acknowledging them even as you leave is important. That often gets overlooked in storytelling.