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In a world where death is imminent, Yelena is given an opportunity for a second chance. Instead of waiting for her fate, she chooses to become a food taster. However, the Commander of Ixia, who is determined to kill her, deliberately feeds her Butterfly's Dust. This forces her to confront her newfound abilities and face a series of dangerous challenges. Rebel plots to seize Ixia, and Yelena develops magical powers she struggles to control. Her life is threatened, and she must make crucial choices to survive.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Maria V. Snyder
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