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In the bleak northern crown of the world, war is coming. Maniye's father is the Wolf clan's chieftain, but she's an outcast. Her mother was queen of the Tiger and these tribes have been enemies for generations. Maniye also hides a deadly secret. All can shift into their clan's animal form, but Maniye can take on tiger and wolf shapes. She refuses to disown half her soul, so escapes, rescuing a prisoner of the Wolf clan in the process. The killer Broken Axe is set on their trail, to drag them back for retribution. Maniye's father plots to rule the north, and controlling his daughter is crucial to his schemes. However, other tribes also prepare for strife. Strangers from the far south appear too, seeking allies in their own conflict. It's a season for omens as priests foresee danger, and a darkness falling across the land. Some say a great war is coming, overshadowing even Wolf ambitions. A time of testing and broken laws is near, but what spark will set the world ablaze?… (more)
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Maniye is the daughter of a Wolf clan chieftain and a kidnapped Tiger Clan queen. She can shift into both shapes but now she's getting to an age where she needs to choose one or suffer consequences. However her father has plans and they are not for her. When she
Interesting but not quite for me.
This fantasy takes us into a world of shifters, gods, and sacrifice. I
Now, some of the characters are very two-dimensional, but that is intentional.
The daughter of a Wolf and a Tiger, both powerful, this book also reflects on the variety of animals in nature and the variety of cultures that can co-exist at the same time without ever truly interacting. It shows, so clearly, how humanity is self-centered and all that comes with that.
Also, let’s take a moment to point out this cover. It is beautiful! If not for the cover, I may have never looked at this book. I picked it up and revered it. I can’t wait to read more from this author, and may have just found another collection of books I will have! (And, yes, this is the paperback cover and it is foil, or at least foil like!)
Instead of insects this is actually a similar style to the Apt wars but with shapechangers - mostly mammals but again Adrian displays his ignorance of biology. You just have to accept this is
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