2003, Jul, Delacorte
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HAWKSONG by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes involves warring kingdoms (shapesifters who become birds and snakes respectively). When the only route to peace is a marriage between the two heirs, the couple have to work at getting past the fear and hatred their races feel for the other. I found the writing style a bit awkward at the beginning, but once I got used to it, I really enjoyed the book.--JW (24 Mar 05)