What does it take to live -- and die -- with no regrets?Trapped on her tiny island home of Naushena, pushed into the life her family wants for her, shapeshifting miiquil Charra longs for more. She'll happily give up ordinary years of partnership, hatchlings, and a career as the city architect to follow the enigmatic Divine of the Sea.But when Charra and her part-time suitor Minnor rescue city official Shago's son from certain death, she's catapulted into far more romance, intrigue, and danger than she had bargained for. With the miiquil way of life and Naushena itself threatened by Shago's malice, Charra finally has the chance to seize the purposeful life she's dreamed of since she was a cub.And somehow, in the midst of everything, she's falling in love -- twice.Charra's choices will change miiq-kind forever.This (very) soft science fantasy book was written with adult fans of Redwall in mind, and will appeal to readers who enjoy stories featuring three-way romances, anthropomorphic animals, and strong families.
