Fallen Flame

Nineteen years ago, on the island kingdom of Garlin, a girl was born. With charred skin as rough as rock, Vala was instantly feared. For how could one be scorched by magic when it had perished ages before?Recognizing an asset, the royal family welcomed her on their Guard. Her detail: the prince.To watch. To protect. She has grown with him, lives her life for him.When the high kingdom's princess comes to assess the prince, assassins of rival courtiers come to claim his life. One nearly succeeds in his mission. But with shadowy movements and charred skin like her own, Vala knows he is not like the rest.As threats to the prince continue and questions about Vala's life begin to rise, she faces a fear worse than fire or water, worse even than losing him.She fears finding out who she truly is.

In the wake of death and betrayal, Vala flees the island of Garlin with Xavyn in search of the truth about her identity.To find the answers they seek, they must first cross The Divide-a mass of cloud and fog that has separated human lands from the rest of the world for hundreds of years. As they pass through what is meant to kill all who draw near, a surge of magic emerges, bringing death to some and more power to others. In turn, The Divide is weakened, the fog dissolving enough to reveal what lies beyond, reigniting thoughts of war between sides.But the imminent collapse of The Divide isn't the only thing concerning Vala and Xavyn. They discover what Vala needs the most is also what the Islain queen had been searching for-a feather. Not only could it help prevent war, it could restore Vala's immortality despite all she has forgotten. Though there are others also searching, waiting for magic to return, prepared to risk it all for the same immortal goal.

Time has become a loathsome enemy.After the harrowing battle against Herja, Vala and Xavyn find themselves in a new battle against time. The war between lands quickly approaches should The Divide fall, but even that concern must wait while they engage in a more dire conflict with Verdandi. She must be stopped before finding the final piece needed to end the world. To stand any chance at defeating her, Vala and the others will have to add numbers to their charge, which includes negotiations with the incorrigible Volare king.In the midst of it all, Vala has to face her true identity. Though acceptance doesn't always come easily, especially when it comes from within. For Vala, it also means accepting what happens after.If they stop Verdandi …If they prevent the war …If she reconnects with her pith …Will she have to say goodbye forever?