Book description
A woman torn between honor and survivalā¦
Rie is only human. The high elves have made that very clear. Even training as an elite fighter isnāt enough to earn the respect she craves. Her only allies are the fierce carnivorous pixies who travel by her side, yet still she clingsā¦
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Rie is a kickass heroine who must survive in a world where humans like her donāt fit in and are not respected. The story mixes creatures of different types, high elves, dark elves, pixies, goblins, imps, and more. Handles the problem of an inferior trying to deal with more powerful friends and enemies. Great story.
From S. A.'s list on where different cultures mix in a fantastical world.
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