Ivory and Bone-Julie Eshbaugh

Seventeen-year-old Kol has always known a life of hunting, gathering, and ensuring the safety of his family at the foot of the Great Ice. But as food becomes scarce, the future of his clan hinges on forming an alliance with another group. Hope arrives in the form of Mya and her family, who journey from the south carrying their own burdens of loss and the promise of a new beginning. Kol is immediately captivated by Mya's strength, independence, and beauty, sparking a desire that goes beyond mere survival.

However, Kol's clumsy attempt to impress Mya during a hunt results in a near-fatal mistake, jeopardizing their budding connection. Mya, already guarded by her past, finds it difficult to forgive him. The fragile tension between their families is further complicated by the arrival of another clan, bringing with them Lo, an enemy from Mya's past whom she deeply distrusts. As Kol navigates the intricate dynamics between the clans and his growing feelings for Mya, he finds himself drawn to Lo and learns of a dark history that binds them all.

When violence erupts, Kol faces an impossible choice: stand with Mya or believe Lo's claims. As the situation turns deadly, it becomes clear that a war has been brewing beneath the surface, orchestrated by either Mya or Lo. Faced with shattering losses and betrayals, Kol is forced to question everyone he has ever trusted, realizing that the future of his clan, and perhaps his own heart, hangs precariously in the balance.

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