This book was an enjoyable, easy read.Simply-put, this is a Mary-Sue fantasy novel set in a matriarchal, often sapphic society. Men are not demonized or absent from this book. However, there are maybe three or four named male characters, and they are not the focus of any major plot points. The st...
Well-developed characters and lovely writing. I love the gender flip concept! Very creative. One of the best books that I've read in some time. looking forward to the next two.
Going Home On our last morning I awoke alone. My heart was heavy, and I was in no hurry to get out of bed. I hoped Maara would forgive me for not helping her prepare for our departure. There was little left to do. We had made up our packs the day before, so that we could see the forest people on ...
Fear Late that afternoon two of our scouts returned with the news that they had found Laris. They reported to Vintel privately. Then Vintel called everyone together. "Laris and her warriors arrived at our outpost six days ago," Vintel told us. "They found it occupied. A ba...