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In this sequel (Of Metal and Wishes), Wen, a member of the Itanyai--mortal enemies of the Noor--attempts to work and thrive in her war-torn home. But concerns about the well-being of Melik, her Noor-soldier love interest, drive her away from relative safety and directly into the conflict. Fine uses strong imagery to examine race and class conflicts in this dystopian novel.