Candace G. (Ogre) reviewed on 11/20/2006 + 1568 more book reviews

In the land of Kodu Riik, it is an honor to be selected by the Lady to become an ahalad-kaaslane-to have your soul bonded with one of Her blessed animals, and roam the land serving Her will.
Abandoned by her parents as an infant, Reisil grew up perpetually reminded that she did not belong. There wasn't a moment when she didn't feel like apologizing just for existing--until she discovered her talent for healing and proudly became a tark.
Now, when Reisil believes she has finally found the security and sense of belonging she has always craved, she is chosen by the Blessed Lady to be ahalad-kaaslane, one of the judges, soldiers, spies, and explorers who travel the land, bound to no one but the Lady Herself. Devastated by the thought of losing her hard-won place in the world, Reisil rejects the Lady's gift and the ahalad-kaaslane goshawk who needs her.
But her decision does not affect her alone. Soon the fate of all Kodu Riik will rest in her hands--and Reisil will be forced to make a bitter choice to save her people from the horrors of war.

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