The Primordial Wound has festered with corruption since the birth of the world. The island tribes have warred against its spawn for just as long—and they are losing.
Burdened by the same spiritual affliction that drove the first Halfborn insane, Colibrí lives in exile with little more than her warrior oaths and her son. But when Colibrí discovers corrupted land hidden away by sorcery, those same oaths drive her to find answers in an effort to protect the very people who fear her.
Narune dreams of earning enough glory to show that he and his mother Colibrí are nothing like the Halfborn that came before them. Becoming a mystic will give him the strength he needs, but first, Narune will need to prove himself worthy in a trial of skill and honor.
Together, Colibrí and Narune must learn to become the champions their people need—and face the curse threatening to scour away their spirits with fury.
My Take
This book is a great example of the advantages of Kindle Unlimited. I was on the fence about it but since it was basically “free” I gave it a try. And I loved it. It took a few pages to get into the flow because the culture was very different but once in the flow the characters are amusing, the magic system different, and the plot intriguing. I especially appreciated the mother-son relationship and the look at warrior culture. It reads fine as a standalone but the path is clearly laid for additional storyline.