The Beast Player 3

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Elin is fourteen now, settled into a peaceful life on Joeun's farm — until a summons from the royal capital shatters the quiet. Drawn back into the political machinations that once destroyed her family, she must navigate a world where her bond with the Royal Beasts makes her both invaluable and dangerous to those in power. The third volume of Uehashi's fantasy saga deepens the world-building while keeping the emotional focus intimate. Elin's growing understanding of the beasts mirrors her growing understanding of human politics — both are systems of power that reward those willing to use living things as instruments. A fantasy series that takes its young protagonist as seriously as its world — and trusts readers to handle both.