The last installment for Kitsulletti had a stronger focus on the interpersonal issues of each member of the trio. Akara is forced to confront the loneliness he feels being far away from his mother and other family. We are introduced to his cousin Frog who serves as a young, inexperienced, but independent contrast to Akara. Throughout the book we see them grow closer and mutually offer each other familial support. Banks deals with his issues with his father and seems to feel much more secure within his relationship with Akara and Sullivan. They continue to be supportive of each other

which is especially important considering they are going to be parents now.

As each of them go through an individual journey they serve as supportive anchors for each other and I appreciated seeing them all be there for each other at their most vulnerable.