Description: "The world is beinoni-a bland, safe place with no space for excellence or for horror, only Ezra stands separate from the rest, raised with the awareness that one day, he will fight the gurya, an embodiment of evil inclination, and sustain the status quo"--
Review Quotes: "This coming-of-age tale packs in a lot of worldbuilding that develops Ezra as a character while explaining the complicated rules of his destiny. His dual lives as a student in an Orthodox community and a chosen hero are compelling, with real stakes and interesting side characters... a thrilling, nuanced adventure novel about destiny and what it means to be a hero."