One thing I think is missed is how other characters are brought up. Usually when one character mentions another, it's for a reason. It progresses the story, it gives insight into the (or both) character(s) we may not have already known, etc... The problem with Wuk is that she's mentioned just to mention how great she is -- the Mary Sue problem. Even in Jueno, Bakool Ja Ja has turned his simp levels up to 11 and mentions Wuk and "Oh of course she won, she chose you, WoL! She's so smart and amazing and perfect!" And yes, I'm taking the piss out of what he actually said, but that's what every interaction in Dawntrail feels like.