The Border Keeper by Kerstin Hall, 208 pages.
The Border Keeper lives in an isolated house at the border between Ahri, the lands of the living, and Mkalis, the 999 realms of gods and demons, where souls are reincarnated when they die. Rumor has it she can find people on the other side, even bring them back, and that her power is immense. When a mysterious man comes seeking, she agrees to help guide him through the impossible realms of Mkalis, even if he is clearly keeping secrets. Everyone involved is more than they seem, and the friction of gods and legends has the potential to throw both sides of the border into chaos.
This was an extremely effective novella. The world Hall builds is immersive, and although we only see a small portion of this in these 200 pages, I feel as if I understand the scope of it anyway. Which does not stop me from being very excited to read more in the setting. It is also absolutely stuffed with twists, which all feel well-earned, and never leave the plot feeling contrived. This is a really excellent story in a surprisingly small package, and I would definitely recommend it.
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