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This sequel to Hawksong witnesses a fragile alliance between the historically warring avian and serpiente lines, forged by the marriage of their young rulers, narrator Zane Cobriana and Danica Shardae. Zane's voice is affected, but this time the author is in better control of her story, in which Danica's pregnancy raises concerns over whether either side will accept a mixed-blood heir.