Windhaven Av George R.R. Martin, Lisa Tuttle

<p>Among the scattered islands that make up the water world of Windhaven, no one holds more prestige than the silver-winged flyers, romantic figures who cross treacherous oceans, braving shifting winds and sudden storms, to bring news, gossip, songs and stories to a waiting populace.<br><br>Maris of Amberly, a fisherman''s daughter, wants nothing more than to soar on the currents high above Windhaven. So she challenges tradition, demanding that flyers be chosen by merit rather than inheritance.<br><br>But even after winning that bitter battle, Maris finds that her troubles are only beginning. Now a revolution threatens to destroy the world she fought so hard to join - and force her to make the ultimate sacrifice...<br><br>This early collaborative novel from George R. R. Martin and Lisa Tuttle is a masterclass of fantasy and storytelling.</p>