This is sooo good. And sooo Brutal and painful. 😭But damn, its' good.
Author hitting us with image of Touri in wonderful happy scene at orphanage. ... When we know that they're likely all dead. Probably raped and tortured before being burned to death.
And what's super rare... An MC is deeply and openly emotionally connected to the people she (re)grew up with. It's absolutely clear that she loved and was loved, and that she was happy there.
And we have a GS MC who is comfortable being female and around females. And who has enduring, but non-aggressive personality (in a war!). Story shows true respect to medics operating at/near the front line.
And bonus points for seeing Touri in a different feminine light (dress at start, then in bath, minus soldier's kit). This far in, that was a pleasant surprise to see.
PS: The official translation of LN vol 1 is now out. Buying it but I'm going to have to wait to read. Got to set enough time aside to read it one go.