Loved itThat said, I really like Tagana, but I don't think Tagana is top tier K. I think that Tigana is an outstanding book.
Tigana (1990)
Others: Leaning positive - ISBN:
- 9780451457769
- Length:
- 688 pages
Genres: fantasy
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