I also noticed that a lack of Hiccstrid was a concern in Deserted, and in my honest opinion, I am glad there is not much of it yet because it felt a bit too early. Again, that’s just my opinion and I hardly read anyway so that probably wouldn’t be an accurate opinion.
You say that you notice more and more problems as time goes by. Whether the problems are about not getting time to finish the books, or if they are about the books themselves, I understand. However, if it is the latter, just know that you were able to get me to read those 2 books in a way that kept me interested, something that no one has been able to do for over a decade, despite those problems in your work that I never even notice. If I did, they were so minuscule that I already forgot about them, and if I, of all people, was able to get interested despite all odds, you can be certain that others feel the same way. Again I understand why you do feel discouraged, but I wish you did not. As for which one I would choose to be completed?... I cannot decide after 48 hours, it is too difficult. I believe both of these books deserve to see the light of day in their prime. I know others are with me when I say this: if there is anything I can do to help you finish one or both of these books, be it something as simple as proofreading or something more complex such as editing the drafts, please let me know. Thank you for your work so far, and I hope to hear from you in the future, whether it be an update or a request.