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A review by kalventure
Steel and Flowers by Sangu Mandanna
5.0
You can read this short story for free on Sangu's website here (scroll to the bottom of the page).
I enjoyed this brief glimpse into the past before Alexi and Esmae were even born. I am definitely interested in Leila Saka and Kyra's friendship and hope that there will be more glimpses into the past. Since every action has consequences and brings our characters closer to the fixed points, I enjoyed seeing one piece of the puzzle. I also have more theories now about Max which I look forward to uncovering.
“Amba turned then. “Very well. This sea, right here. Swim out until you can see gold lights underwater. You’ll find a blueflower garden there, deep below the surface. Pick a single flower and bring it to me. If you succeed, you’ll earn your place in history. And my admiration. I’ll even give you three boons. Three wishes, for a single flower.'”One small action, forever having ripples on the future of the world. That is what Steel and Flowers brings to light for us: how Esmae's mother Kyra came to undo the fragile peace in the world and how the events of A Spark of White Fire come to pass.
I enjoyed this brief glimpse into the past before Alexi and Esmae were even born. I am definitely interested in Leila Saka and Kyra's friendship and hope that there will be more glimpses into the past. Since every action has consequences and brings our characters closer to the fixed points, I enjoyed seeing one piece of the puzzle. I also have more theories now about Max which I look forward to uncovering.
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