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Mokoya and Akeha, twins raised in the Grand Monastery after their father the Protector was taken, develop distinct powers: Mokoya receives visions of what will happen, while Akeha sees the possible paths that shape actions. Together they uncover a sickness at the heart of their mother's rule. As the Machinists innovate levers that challenge the state, the Tensors try to maintain control. Akeha abandons the Tensorate and joins the rebels, risking her relationship with Mokoya. The story unfolds as the twins navigate prophecy, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom in a kingdom on the brink of war.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: J. Y. Neon Yang
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