Here's the link! The cover! The excitement! The merriment! The beer!Vala has never been like the other dwarves. She's stubborn, outspoken, and a farmer--a necessary but lowborn occupation among the gem-harvesting miners. And in all likelihood, she'll end up married to some dull plowman or as a spinster outcast.
Every year, young dwarves congregate in a distant valley, mix & mingle, and find someone to marry. Some return with a fine wealthy companion, others with a dull plowman. But the only way Vala can stand out is a good first impression. That means arriving before anyone else does.
But leaving early means losing the help of her clan, risking icy rivers, beasts of prey, and bandits. She and her few friends decide the risk is worth it. But they may have less to fear from the unbeaten path than the harsh truths about each other.
Labels: Stand By Me with Dwarves