Razo has no idea why he was chosen to be a soldier. He can barely swing a sword, and his brothers are forever wrestling him to the ground. Razo is sure it's out of pity that his captain asks him to join an elite mission--escorting the ambassador into Tira, Bayern's great enemy. But when the... read more
The story begins as the main character, Razo, is watching a meeting. The king and queen of Bayern speak with a Tiran ambassador and agree that they should exchange ambassadors to promote peace between the two countries. After the reception, Razo is chosen to be one of twenty soldiers from... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
“"Over there!"(fire starts)"Over there!"(fire starts)”Razo, Finn.
The prince beamed. “What a noise we’ll make among the drab and dull, how we’ll...Wait, I want more green. I hope I did not imply I only wanted your colors. We can’t turn a cold shoulder to green, and blue, and purple, for the sake of all ordered things, how can you dismiss purple? Celi, call Nom back and tell him of my need for purple!”Highlighted by 10 Kindle customers
Five Brothers Wrestle Razo, Little Man Underfoot, Razo the Rug, Razo Our Tiny Foe.Highlighted by 9 Kindle customers
“I’m sorry, Finn. I’m a wooden-headed dummy.” “Don’t be so hard,” said Finn. “You’re just a straw-brained scarecrow.”Highlighted by 9 Kindle customers
“Shame,” said Razo. “I for one am raring to see what kind of frightening mongrel would be your offspring. Finn’s wide shoulders, Enna’s black hair, Finn’s large hands, Enna’s scheming look...”Highlighted by 9 Kindle customers
“Yet another glorious meeting? I’m really tempted, Isi, but you know my schedule right now is—” “There’s food.” Razo leaped up. “I’m right behind you.”Highlighted by 8 Kindle customers
“I am?” Razo took the metal spoon from her hand and looked at himself in its silvery bowl. “Nah, I couldn’t be. Bayern aren’t this good-looking.”Highlighted by 8 Kindle customers
First Talone tells him that he has the keen eye of a spy, then he is the best slinger Finn ever saw, and now he makes people relax. Why did everyone take so long to tell him these things?Highlighted by 6 Kindle customers
Razo realized he had never seen them kiss before. He tried not to watch, but the sight of people kissing drew his eyes like a fistfight in a marketplace or a gurgling baby smiling right at him. When he tore his gaze away, he felt even more awkward when it fell on Dasha.Highlighted by 6 Kindle customers
He might even hop up and down as Enna had, but without the kissing Finn part.Highlighted by 5 Kindle customers
“I want to play a song for my love, Enna,” he said. Razo heard Enna emit a tiny sound, much like a squeak. Either Finn’s fingers missed half the right notes or the tune was as near to the sound of a wounded cat as Razo had ever heard. After what he could only guess was an introduction, Finn sang.Highlighted by 5 Kindle customers
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Preceded by Enna Burning, and followed by Forest Born.
Wonderful book! Exciting and a wonderful addition to The Goose Girl. You must keep reading till Forest Born. I sure hope Shannon Hale keeps writing great stories about truly strong and amazing girls and their friendships.
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