Ship of Smoke and Steel

In "Ship of Smoke and Steel," the first book in Django Wexler's Wells of Sorcery trilogy, 18-year-old Isoka, a ward boss in the port city of Kahnzoka, uses her combat magic to protect her sister from their harsh surroundings. When her abilities are discovered, she is forced into a dangerous mission by the Emperor's spymaster to steal the infamous ghost ship, Soliton. As Isoka navigates the treacherous crew and their battles against monstrous foes, she grapples with unexpected feelings for both a formidable fighter and a formidable princess, all while racing against time to save her sister's life.