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Kamzin wants to be an imperial explorer. But when she and her sister embark on rival expeditions to climb the empire's highest mountain and retrieve a powerful talisman, Kamzin must decide if protecting Lusha is more important than her dream. The mountainous setting is its own character in this magical survival adventure. The ending twist will leave readers eager for book two.