This novella is arranged as a series of seasons with one short story vignette from each of the four main point of views. These stories are set approximately three years before Between Starfalls begins.

Taunos attempts to get into the library of Far Dahutad.

Takiyah balances her love of learning with the judgements of her community.

Kaemada struggles mind to mind.

Ra’ael faces challenges on her path to becoming a priestess.

If you’re looking to dip your toe in the Children of the Nexus universe and get to know the characters briefly, this is the book for you!

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Content warnings:

Contains depictions of fantasy violence, fantasy mental disease, and infants in peril.