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Synopsis
This is the tale of a love that shattered a world, between a woman destined to be queen and the young man who stole her heart with the magic of his music. Rahike was Young Mistress of Naramethe, an exotic land of spine and wine where women ruled and men lived at their pleasure. Mairilek was a humble potter, beautiful and graceful and strong, who defied custom to play the music forbidden to men, and loosed the power of the ancient sleeping gods upon the earth.
Is When Voiha Wakes appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A fantasy romance featuring a love story that defies societal customs in a matriarchal world. Contains moderate romantic content and themes of forbidden relationships, with the romance driving catastrophic magical consequences.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include forbidden relationship, power imbalance, and class struggle.
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the star-crossed romance between a future queen and a forbidden musician whose love awakens sleeping gods.