"Beneath these stars and on this sea,
An ancient spell once carried me."
So Yara Sulimayah ended the Alchemists' rule, with storytelling and friends brave and true. From refugee Settlement to the Grand High Sorceress' home, to ancient Manat where brass Griffins roamed. With heart and bravery, sorcery and skill, and a most indomitable will, she saved Zehaira for those with magic and without, and her choice was right beyond doubt.
Rhymes aside, that was incredible. Dad and I have read countless Fantasies, and this one shown like a magnificent ruby for its heart. From the prologue of The Kingdom Over the Sea to the final pages of The City Beyond the Stars, we felt their struggle to the bone. From terrible griefs and soul-shattering revelations, to daring rescues and friendships turned so deep they become family. To the terrible choices we have to make to protect those we love and the need, the gritty non-magical determination it takes to build a better future after crushing tragedy.
May the stars watch over you Yara, Mehnoor, Rafi, Ajal, Leyla, Meri, Ismah Parveen, and Aaliya. May you rebuild Sultanate of Zehaira into the place of magic and science, healing and community, it deserves to be.
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