Havenstar

It's very much not perfect, but I cared about the characters and plot a lot. I also thought it did a really good job of fleshing out common trope characters, and I loved Keris's practicality and pragmatism.

Almost impossible to find now, but well worth the effort (and cost!) of tracking down a copy. Glenda Noramly is a fantastic writer with some of the best worldbuilding skills in the business. If you can't find this book, track down her novels as Glenda Larke instead -- Glenda has a beautiful way of combining a great plot and characters with a different way of looking at the world. There is NOTHING run of the mill about this story or this author. Two enthusiastic thumbs up.

It was a good story, interesting world, and good characters. I enjoyed it whenever I was reading it, but somehow I often let it lie for weeks on end. I don't really know why, but it was not pulling me in, even though it had all the potential. It could have been my mood, this has been a stressful year and my brain could not always cope with things less readily accessible.

I love this book and I am so glad that I was able to find a copy of it. It has wonderfully character that are beautifully crafted, set in an interesting and imaginative world. My only regret is how damaged my copy is...So I am always on the look out for another copy.

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