Excerpt from Strike the Zither by Joan He, plus links to reviews, author biography & more

Today, without a doubt, was a miracle. It pains me to admit it, but unless a meteorite kills Miasma next time, even I can't save us, not if we keep on traveling with so many commoners.

It's time I had a talk with Ren.

I slip my fan's bamboo handle between the broadbelt and my waist, clasp my hair back into its ponytail, and head out of the tent, into the night.

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