Absolutely Breathtaking!

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This book was absolutely amazing! I knew when I previewed the book that I had to get my hands on a finished copy! I was not disappointed!

The premise of the book is a federation is trying to take over the world. They say it's because they were destined to, when really their leader, the Premier, just wants to leave a legacy when he eventually dies.

The last standing country, Mara, is where we begin following a refugee from a land taken over years ago by this same federation. We get to watch as she risks her life over and over for this country.

My favorite character, however, wasn't the main character, Talin. It was her mother. She was the one who protected her daughter when their homeland was invaded, she taught her daughter to be strong even when they were treated as rats. And she was also fighting along her daughter as they pushed through prejudice and judgement from those who were meant to help them.

Also, Talin lost the ability to speak after the invasion, and her mother, and a neighbor, helped her to learn sign language so that she could still communicate! I think that is the most beautiful thing of all.

It's a beautiful story of adventure, sacrifice, bravery, and even fear. It has a little bit of a dystopian feel to it, definitely fantasy and sci-fi vibes as well.

It's a definite recommend from me!!