Heart of Mist

In "Heart of Mist," the first installment of The Oremere Chronicles, Bleak navigates a dangerous world where magic is outlawed and toxic mist plagues the land. After losing her guardian and struggling with self-medication, she is abruptly taken to the capital by the Commander of the King's Army. There, she discovers that her powers attract not just royal interest, but also that of the Valia Kindred, a notorious society of warriors, thrusting her into a larger conflict than she ever imagined.