In this masterful, "New York Times"-bestselling fantasy novel set in ancient mythic times, Newbery Honor winner Levine explores the quest of a teenage girl to become immortal in order to thwart her terrible destiny.

In this masterful, "New York Times"-bestselling fantasy novel set in ancient mythic times, Newbery Honor winner Levine explores the quest of a teenage girl to become immortal in order to thwart her terrible destiny.

Falling in love is easy . . .

. . . for Kezi, a beautiful mortal, dancer, and rug weaver, and for Olus, Akkan god of the winds. Their love brings Kezi the strength to fight her fate, and it gives Olus the strength to confront his fears. Together--and apart--they encounter spiders with webs of iron, the cruel lord of the land of the dead, the mysterious god of destiny, and the tests of the Akkan gods. If they succeed, they will be together; but if they fail, Olus will have to endure the ultimate loss, and Kezi will have to make the supreme sacrifice.

Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine has created a stunning world of flawed gods, unbreakable vows, and ancient omens. Her story of love, fate, and belief is spellbinding.