Watersmeet
From her birth, Abisina has been outcast--for the color of her eyes and skin, and for her lack of a father. Only her mother's status as the village healer has kept her safe. But when a mythic leader arrives, Abisina's life is ripped apart. She escapes alone to try to find the father and the home...
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From her birth, Abisina has been outcast--for the color of her eyes and skin, and for her lack of a father. Only her mother's status as the village healer has kept her safe. But when a mythic leader arrives, Abisina's life is ripped apart. She escapes alone to try to find the father and the home she has never known. In a world of extremes, from the deepest prejudice to the greatest bonds of duty and loyalty, Abisina must find her own way and decide where her true hope lies.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780761455363 (0761455361)
Publish date: April 1st 2009
Publisher: Skyscape
Pages no: 352
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Young Adult,
Magic,
Childrens,
Adventure,
Teen,
Paranormal,
High Fantasy,
Shapeshifters,
Middle Grade,
Young Adult Fantasy
Series: Watersmeet (#1)
I sort of struggled over how many stars I would give this book, three or four. In the end, I decided to go with three, because I felt like it most accurately described how I ended up feeling about the book.The almost-four-stars of it first: Abbott is obviously a skilled writer. Her descriptions were...
Watersmeet is a satisfying fantasy about a girl who must look beyond the wall of intolerance she’s trapped in and embrace the differences in those around her. She must find the courage to stand up for what’s right, and she must battle an ancient evil that has returned to menace the land. Non-stop ...