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Raised a warrior in the harsh winter country, Ryo inGara has always been willing to die for his family and his tribe. When war erupts against the summer country, the prospect of death in battle seems imminent. But when his warleader leaves Ryo as a sacrifice -- a tuyo --…

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1 author picked Tuyo as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I don’t know what to rave about first: the deftly designed magic system, immersive world-building, or rich characters.

The magic system is logical, complex, and the source of numerous plot twists and turns. It centers on the manipulation of thoughts. That’s powerful sorcery and hard to pull off. I loved the way it was tightly integrated into the world building and characters. 

The world-building? Landscapes were lovely, but it was the book’s intricately developed culture that had me mesmerized. It was profound in many ways, hard and tender, occasionally humorous, often dangerous, and rich with tradition and honor.

The first-person…

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