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A fascinating look at race, gender, sexuality, identity, family and community through a three hundred year eugenics experiment designed to find those with unique abilities.
I found omnibus ebooks of this series (Patternmaster) and Lilith's Brood and happy to have another six books to read after this one. ...more
I found omnibus ebooks of this series (Patternmaster) and Lilith's Brood and happy to have another six books to read after this one. ...more

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This book is super duper compelling but also like stomach churningly uncomfortable. There are so many complex issues dealt with in this book like slavery, incest, unhealthy relationships, destiny... Such a great read but also kinda disturbing.

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