So I'm a little more than halfway done on this book, and so far, a lot of people know Deryn's identity by now. Alek, Volger, Pancho Villa, Eddie Malone, and Dr.Barlow. That's definitely a lot for a girl who's really wanted to keep this secret. I understand if someone like Alek knows, since he is her best friend/ally, but it's been starting to leak out in bad situations. And soon, almost the whole world will know, thanks to Eddie Malone.
When Pancho Villa, a Mexican rebel leader, found out, while he was talking to her about it sneaky American reporter Eddie Malone was eavesdropping on them, and found out. It may not seem like a major issue, but this took place in World War One. Back then, women did not have a lot of rights in many countries. They couldn't vote, join the military, couldn't wear pants, and other things. And to know that a girl was smart enough to fool the great British Navy and join the service, dressed as a man, that's a story to write about. So chances are, Eddie will make a story about this in the New York World, and news will spread to the rest of the world, giving the Brits a bad name.
It may seem like Deryn should be punished for this, giving the whole British Navy a bad name and stuff, but I feel bad for her. Why should women be denied such rights I mentioned earlier? Deryn is a great soldier, even better than many male ones, and is a hero to some. And after everyone will realize she's a girl they'll look at her differently. Even Alek does, her best friend. I think Deryn is going through some hard times, and doesn't
deserve it.
