by Paul Hazel
First published 1987
Finn-witchson lives among the witches who raised him in the cold northern lands, knowing little of his true parentage. Born a bastard, he carries the blood of two worlds within him. His father's line grants him claim to earthly kingdoms, while his mother's heritage promises dominion over the undersea realm. The witches who shelter him understand what others do not: this boy represents a bridge between powers that have long remained separate. As Finn comes of age, the weight of his divided legacy begins to surface. He must navigate the expectations of both terrestrial and oceanic forces that would claim him. The tension between his dual nature grows stronger with each passing season. His boyhood adventures reveal glimpses of the man he will become and the impossible choices that await him. At its heart, this is a story about belonging to multiple worlds while being fully accepted by none.
Genres: coming-of-age, fantasy, epic-fantasy, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Finnbrach Trilogy, Cold Northern Lands
Period: Coming of Age
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