Comment on point of view.

War Storm is told in five distinct, first person points of view. The first and most important is Mare who takes up about a third of the novel. As the only Red narrator, Mare’s story focuses on the revolution and how she and her allies plan to remove the crown in Norta. She has a clear bias against Silvers and believes all of them to be untrustworthy in some capacity. Mare’s most important purpose is to keep the reader invested in the decisions of Montfort and the Scarlet Guard, even as they leave Cal to rule his own country. However, Mare’s narration also provides insight into severe anxiety. The author explores Mare’s journey of recovery and perseverance while she attempts to overcome the stress of her time as Maven’s prisoner.

The second point of view is Evangeline. Similar to Mare’s disdain for Silvers, Evangeline holds clear biases against Reds. However, Evangeline’s chapters focus on her personal growth and the decision to leave her family at the Rift and embrace a new life in Montfort. Overall, Evangeline’s narration is stronger than Mare’s, as she is significantly more outspoken and has no qualms about expressing her disdain for someone or something. Of all the Silver narrators, Evangeline is different because she wants the pursue a life that other SIlvers despise. After Mare and the Red half of the coalition leave Norta, Evangeline’s narration is used to provide information on the crumbling Alliance between Cal and the Rift.

The final three narrators- Maven, Cal, and Iris - fill the remaining third of the novel. Many of their chapters are much shorter in length compared to Mare or Evangeline, and focus on clarifying something that the other narrators do not know. For example, Iris’ chapters are used primarily to keep the reader informed of the scheming of the Lakelands, as well as introduce them to Anabel and Julian’s secret plan to kill Volo in exchange for Maven. Cal’s narration is more emotionally driven and focuses more on his feelings toward Mare and the disdain he holds for his duty. Finally, Maven’s narration clarifies his madness and shows the reader how damaged his mother left him. These point of views are not meant to push the plot forward, with the exception of a few of Iris’ chapters. Instead, they are used to add more depth to characters that Mare and Evangeline look at in general disapproval. They provide a fresh take on a variety of issues that can only be explored through their eyes.