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Ever When Kezi discovers she's destined to die young, she thinks her life is over—until she meets Olus, the god of wind and loneliness, and everything changes in the most heartbreaking way possible. Their love is fierce and real, but time is something Kezi doesn't have, and Olus is immortal, which means every moment together carries an ache of impending loss. Together, they embark on dangerous quests to try to outrun her fate, each challenge testing not just their courage but the very depths of their devotion to each other. It's a sweeping, mythical love story about fighting against the impossible and discovering what you're willing to sacrifice for someone you'd move mountains for.
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Ethereal yet melancholic soundscapes with gentle acoustics and orchestral swells. Indie folk and soft piano ballads that capture bittersweet longing, the ache of inevitable loss, and fleeting moments of magic. Think Bon Iver, Sigur Rós, and Hozier—timeless, wistful, tender.
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