Through realms of oriental splender and superhuman conflict, a beautiful woman warrior and a fierce man-god journey to challenge a being more awesome than the gods for a magical sword that holds the power of death . . . and the key to enlightenment. ‘A sensuous, exotic odyssey through demon-haunted seas of swordplay, sorcery, conflict, and passion . . . ‘ -Robert Silverberg ‘One of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read.’ -Theodore Sturgeon

A tale of a world where children must choose the gender they are to become, and one child’s decision may decide her world’s fate. Nominated for the Nebula Award.