She has been raised to be a warrior, and as the daughter of the clan leader, 17-year-old Eelyn would give her life for her family and friends at any moment. During a battle against the rival Riki, she believes she is dreaming. For Eelyn sees her long-thought-dead brother fighting alongside a bold Riki. Neither an arrow in her arm nor a sword strike could wound Eelyn as deeply as her brother's betrayal. She would never ally herself with the enemy, not even if she fell in love. And not even if it meant the downfall of the clans. Or would she? "Raw, beautiful, and precise. 'The Heart of the Warrior' tells a story that is both dark and heartbreaking about war, as well as thoughtful and reflective about identity, family, and faith—a tale as wild as its main character, yet with a true and gentle heart.".