From Kirkus:

Apokedak crafts a rounded fantasy world–from the village with its superstitions and traditions to the city with its magical cloths. But for all of its exotic settings, this book is concerned primarily with slavery. Human dignity is the prevalent theme. Iniquities flourish, and Repentance, though a strong-willed protagonist, is faced with a disheartening truth: that fighting against the system will not always make things better.

The story in this sense is a difficult read. But its subject matter is leavened by clear prose and well-drawn minor characters. . . . the author has paced events nicely.

. . .  By the third act, readers should hope, fear, and thrill to the prospect of a happy ending.

A purposeful and absorbing exploration across dark and rocky terrain. ~ Kirkus Reviews

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Awards

SCBWI Work in Progress Grant

• • 2nd Place

ACFW Genesis Contest

• • First Place Speculative Fiction Category

Novel Rocket

• • First Place YA Category
  • Book of the Year

Realm Makers

• • First Place Debut Category
  • Finalist YA Category
  • Finalist Book of the Year

Cascade

• • First Place YA Category

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