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A review by melanie_books
The Girl the Sea Gave Back by Adrienne Young
4.0
On a cold night, a young child washed ashore in a charred boat. Tattoos covering her from head to toe, she is clearly not from the Svell land she now finds herself in. Thirteen years later, Tova serves her captors by helping them divine the future, which many Svell clansman hope includes conquering nearby tribes. Not far away, Halvard lives and works amongst his people, knowing that one day he will lead the tribe that once met every five years in battle. When war once again comes to them, Halvard finds himself fighting not only to preserve his future, but that of his family, tribe, and the mysterious marked woman on the other side of the battlefield.
It was fun to return to the characters I loved in Sky in the Deep and to be introduced to new characters as well. I enjoyed seeing how Halvard and the others continued the work of unifying their people - even to the point where he calls Aghi "father." Tova's story was sad - sacrificed by her own people and raised amongst those who hated her. But she was tender where she could have been bitter. I loved how the two characters were brought together throughout the story. My one complaint is that you don't actually see them together often enough. But other than that, Adrienne Young delivers another solid story!
It was fun to return to the characters I loved in Sky in the Deep and to be introduced to new characters as well. I enjoyed seeing how Halvard and the others continued the work of unifying their people - even to the point where he calls Aghi "father." Tova's story was sad - sacrificed by her own people and raised amongst those who hated her. But she was tender where she could have been bitter. I loved how the two characters were brought together throughout the story. My one complaint is that you don't actually see them together often enough. But other than that, Adrienne Young delivers another solid story!