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1/18/2017
A strong female protagonist and a story which goes off in unexpected science-fictiony directions
Synopsis: A young woman, on the cusp of adulthood after World War I, learns that she has a much larger destiny than even her own high aspirations--but if she follows that destiny, it will mean giving up her own hopes and plans. On May Day, on the village green, she will have to make a choice that will affect her life forever... and change worlds.
What I thought: I was absolutely blown away by this novella. I'm still thinking about it, days later. This is a story about free will, and the choices we make, and the fact that no matter what choice we make, there will often be a cost--to ourselves, or to someone else. This book will speak to anyone who has ever had to sacrifice something life-changingly important to themselves in order place priority on what's best for someone else. It's got a strong female protagonist and goes off in unexpected science-fictiony directions; I totally recommend it.