by MetaBob
I like that fact in the first chapter, he was "controlled" but was slowly overcoming it.
This chapter makes little sense. Where did the Grimoire come from? Was he a mage the whole time?
With the current state of politics, I can't stand "Strong" women in charge.
The writing is good, and (if I ignore my above statements) it does bring you into the world.
Best of luck.
Lots of back story, including the grimoire's origin.
Appreciate your thought that the writing is good, thanks very much.
I am not one for stories about submissive men. But this is good writing about a strong man who encountered someone stronger. Keep going.
Try using an editor if you don't have one. Some of your punctuation is dicey, particularly when he makes side comments.