Description
Description
Dwyn is a young man in the small, isolated northern town of Manicouga, son of the Minstor, and betrothed to marry the beautiful Kessa in just a few weeks.
Mael is shepherding the remains of his own people from Land's End, a village much farther north, chased out by a terrible storm that destroyed the town.
Both are trying to find their way in a post-apocalyptic world. When they meet, their love may change the world, and the course of history.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
The reason I agreed to review this is that the author is outstanding at world-building. Everything is flawless. It's not hard to understand the context, right from the beginning, and there are no long, dull expository passages. The cues are built right into the narrative.
I also love the way fantasy, science fiction, and dystopia are seamlessly integrated. The writing style reminds me of Madeleine L'Engle in that regard. This story in particular has, for me, some of the same emotional similarities to a couple of my favorites of hers. What a delight to be not only taken to a new place but to be reminded of something familiar and beloved.
I have a soft spot for retold fairy tales, and this one delivers. Although it's not a story I was familiar with, that certainly didn't take away from my enjoyment. Covering an old story is often done by giving it a contemporary setting. This novella is unusual in placing it in a post-apocalyptic world, which I think is brilliant.
--A.M. Leibowitz, Goodreads
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