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In this fantasy‑science hybrid, Kyreol is unwillingly pledged to Korre, a match that clashes with her inquisitive nature. When a friend invites her on a voyage to the farthest point of their known world, Kyreol is thrust into a kaleidoscope of cultures and unfamiliar landscapes.
The expedition tests her interpersonal skills as she navigates new societies, while her inner life is stirred by strange, troubling thoughts that hint at hidden powers or future revelations. Faced with self‑realization and the possibility of changing her fate, Kyreol must decide whether to remain bound to the old order or follow a path born of curiosity.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Patricia A. McKillip
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