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Set four years after the events of Bitterblue, Winterkeep is a land of marvels—a democratic republic where people commune with telepathic sea creatures, raise telepathic foxes, and travel skyward in balloon‑fitted ships. The peaceful society is shattered when Bitterblue’s envoys drown under mysterious circumstances. Alongside Giddon and his half‑sister Hava, the teenage daughter of a powerful scholar and industrialist—Lovisa Cavenda—must unravel the truth behind the stranding. Their quest tests lifelines, love, and the very fabric of trust, forcing Lovisa to confront her past and embrace a destiny that could change Winterkeep forever.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kristin Cashore
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