The Time of the Kraken, by Jay Williams
Thorgeir Redhair has always been an odd one out among his people, as he dislikes killing and keeps an open mind about their ancient enemies in the next village over. This attitude may save everyone when, while scrambling to avert a war, he discovers that a much greater enemy is approaching... the dreaded kraken!
The ending and overall thrust of the story, though unexpectedly melancholy, will not be surprising to anyone who's read much science fiction. But the worldbuilding and story is delightful, populated with a gazillion cool creatures, plants, and locations, and heavily featuring badass women, small bands of unlikely companions, and battles with tentacled ant-lions.
I'm not sure if this was meant to be YA or adult. It reads more like YA, but is very frank, though not explicit, about sex. (The hero and heroine, who are young adults, have had plenty of enjoyable sex before they officially get together; it's all very sweet and wholesome.)
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The ending and overall thrust of the story, though unexpectedly melancholy, will not be surprising to anyone who's read much science fiction. But the worldbuilding and story is delightful, populated with a gazillion cool creatures, plants, and locations, and heavily featuring badass women, small bands of unlikely companions, and battles with tentacled ant-lions.
I'm not sure if this was meant to be YA or adult. It reads more like YA, but is very frank, though not explicit, about sex. (The hero and heroine, who are young adults, have had plenty of enjoyable sex before they officially get together; it's all very sweet and wholesome.)
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