Fourth son of a clan leader, Otec is often overlooked by those in his village, and he prefers to spend his time tending sheep in the mountains and whittling wooden figures for the village children. Returning to the village as winter approaches, Otec discovers that all the men have left to fight the Raiders; and the village is full of strangers taking refuge. To pass the time and earn some money, he agrees to take Matka, one of the visitors, to the mountains in search of a rare flower. On their second day out, they are smoke rising from the village. With Maria's help Otec, the overlooked fourth son, must become the leader he never expected to be if he is to save his people.
4 stars for Of Ice and Snow by Argyle.
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