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The highly-anticipated fantasy debut from Aurealis and Ditmar Award-winning author Thoraiya Dyer, set in a giant mythical rainforest controlled by living gods. Now in trade paperback.
Unar dreams of greatness.
Determined but destitute, she escapes her parents' plot to sell her into slavery. Now she serves in the Garden of the goddess Audblayin, ruler of growth and fertility.
But when Audblayin dies, Unar sees her opportunity for glory - at the risk of descending into the unknown dangers of Understorey to look for a reincarnated newborn god. In its depths, she discovers new forms of magic, lost family connections, and murmurs of a revolution that could cost Unar her chance...or grant it by destroying the home she loves.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Epic fantasy of gods, growth, and rising rebellion.
Who is this book for?
If you love rich, immersive worlds with complex characters and mythical magic, Thoraiya Dyer's debut will captivate you. Unar's journey from hardship to potential greatness is compelling and filled with surprises, especially as she navigates divine politics and ancient mysteries. This novel is a lush adventure set in a mesmerizing rainforest, perfect for anyone eager for a new mythic saga.