Synopses & Reviews
Kellens mother has always insisted that her only child was born male, not femaleso Kellen has been raised as a boy. At school, she meets Gryffin, whose mind is as strong as his legs are damaged, and the two become friends and allies. A few years later, the two get jobs working at an inn nearby. When it is discovered that Gryffin is the kingdoms new Dream-Makersomeone whose mere presence can help dreams come truehe is whisked away to the castle, leaving Kellen behind. By now, their friendship is shading into something more. Will it endure?
Review
Deftly mixes magic with human struggles and adolescent foibles, ...to create an irresistible read.
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
About the Author
Sharon Shinn is a journalist who works for a trade magazine. Her first novel, The Shapechanger's Wife, was selected by Locus as the best first fantasy novel of 1995. She has won the William C. Crawford Award for Outstanding New Fantasy Writer, and was twice nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. A graduate of Northwestern University, she has lived in the Midwest most of her life.