Dear Protagonist Who Might or Might Not Make It Out of this Book Alive,

When a mythical being says, “What will you give me for this,” your answer should never, ever be, “Anything.”

Not even when the “this” in question is your own life.

I know it’s too late for that to do you any good this time around, but I’m telling you anyway. For future reference.

Helpfully yours,

Me