The Second Bell
"In an isolated mountain community, sometimes a child is born with two hearts. This child is called a striga and is considered a demon who must be abandoned on the edge of the forest. The child's mother must then decide to leave with her infant, or stay and try to forget. Miriat made the choice to leave nineteen years ago with Salka, her striga, and live a life of deprivation and squalor in an isolated village. The striga tribe share the human belief that to follow the impulses of their other hearts is dangerous, inviting unspoken horrors and bringing ruin onto them all. Salka, a headstrong and independent young woman, finds herself in a life threatening situation that forces her to explore the depths of her true nature and test the bonds between mother and child."--Publisher.
300 pages
English edition · First published 2021 by Angry Robot · ISBN 9780857668905
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The way they kicked out Marcus isn't right. Dran is unbelievable. Salka being sent away was not necessary. The babies were something else. I know Alma thinks she's protective but she's being crazy. I was NOT expecting the ending at all. I enjoyed reading this.
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