The Eye of the Heron
Science Fantasy
Published 1980 Pages 179 ~3h Rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.92 Audience Adult Heat 🔥🔥 Pacing Slow-burn Magic Soft
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Darkness Level 3 — Serious
Death, violence and emotional weight are present
Synopsis
On a distant planet, a young woman searches for her true identity.
Tropes
Coming of Age
Awards
★ Locus Nominee★ Nebula Nominee
Tone
Dark & SeriousMysterious
Content Warnings
abusewarpsychological-trauma
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