![]() Kesi will have to be sacrificed to the gods, but Olus has fallen in love with her and intervenes, and the two enjoy the delights of their new relationship. ![]() When her mother falls ill and her father makes a promise to the gods in exchange for his wife's return to health, Kesi takes the brunt of the curse to protect her beloved aunt. Kesi loves to dance and is devoted to her family. That doesn't stop him from making a little mischief every now and then. Olus, the wind god, is lonely growing up and would rather spend time with humans than gods, but he quickly learns that his interactions with humans only create fear for them. Why I liked it: The story is told by dual narrators, both equally playful and humorous. Her story of love, fate, and belief is spellbinding. Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine has created a stunning world of flawed gods, unbreakable vows, and ancient omens. If they succeed, they will be together but if they fail, Olus will have to endure the ultimate loss, and Kezi will have to make the supreme sacrifice. ![]() ![]() Together-and apart-they encounter spiders with webs of iron, the cruel lord of the land of the dead, the mysterious god of destiny, and the tests of the Akkan gods. Their love brings Kezi the strength to fight her fate, and it gives Olus the strength to confront his fears. for Kezi, a beautiful mortal, dancer, and rug weaver, and for Olus, Akkan god of the winds. ![]() Basic plot from Amazon: Falling in love is easy. ![]()
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