Dear Reader,
I wrote Our Goddess Incarnate not just as a fantasy adventure but as a piece of social commentary. At the heart of this story is a critique of a deeply ingrained cultural practice—child marriage—one that affects millions of children worldwide, particularly young girls.
In Miza's world, royal girls are considered adults at 13, and they are thrust into adult roles long before they are ready. Throughout the story, Miza and her companions grapple with this cultural expectation, questioning its fairness and impact on their lives. It's important to note that this is not an endorsement of such practices. Rather, I seek to explore the emotional and psychological consequences that arise when children are forced into adulthood too soon.
Although this is a fictional narrative, the themes reflect real-world issues that persist in many parts of the world today. I hope that by reading Miza's story, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the pressures that child marriage places on individuals and the broader societal implications it carries.
This story aims to challenge the notion that tradition justifies harm and to inspire readers to reflect on how cultural norms can—and should—be questioned and changed.
Thank you for joining me on this journey, and I hope Our Goddess Incarnate encourages thoughtful discussion about the real-world parallels of this fictional world.
xox,
kitty h.
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Our Goddess Incarnate
FantasyHi there, I'm Miza. Just your average 13-year-old girl... except for one small detail. I'm the youngest daughter of the Lestanian Imperial family, and-oh yeah-I've just been named the reincarnation of our matron deity. That's right, I'm a living God...
