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trashbrisket's review
5.0
**CONTAINS SPOILERS**
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"Where Water Meets the Sky" is a captivating and enchanting novel that weaves together themes of culture, tradition, and love. The story follows Gemma, a young woman from a culture that believes in water spirits, who is being escorted to meet her new husband, King Adrian, by his man, Tristan. As they journey together, Gemma begins to grow close to Tristan and feels guilty for developing feelings for him, as it goes against the expectations of her culture.
The novel expertly explores the tension between tradition and personal desire as Gemma struggles to reconcile her feelings for Tristan with her duty to marry King Adrian. When they finally arrive at the kingdom, Gemma is shocked to discover that Tristan is actually King Adrian in disguise, and must face the reality of her situation, and his deception.
The novel is beautifully written, and the inclusion of the water spirits and glimpse into the different cultures adds a layer of magic and mysticism to the story. Overall, "Where Water Meets the Sky" is a moving and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of love and duty in a very traditional society.
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"Where Water Meets the Sky" is a captivating and enchanting novel that weaves together themes of culture, tradition, and love. The story follows Gemma, a young woman from a culture that believes in water spirits, who is being escorted to meet her new husband, King Adrian, by his man, Tristan. As they journey together, Gemma begins to grow close to Tristan and feels guilty for developing feelings for him, as it goes against the expectations of her culture.
The novel expertly explores the tension between tradition and personal desire as Gemma struggles to reconcile her feelings for Tristan with her duty to marry King Adrian. When they finally arrive at the kingdom, Gemma is shocked to discover that Tristan is actually King Adrian in disguise, and must face the reality of her situation, and his deception.
The novel is beautifully written, and the inclusion of the water spirits and glimpse into the different cultures adds a layer of magic and mysticism to the story. Overall, "Where Water Meets the Sky" is a moving and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of love and duty in a very traditional society.
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