Scout Series by Alex Lidell

To protect the throne, seventeen-year-old spy Kali must play a male guardsman trainee by day and royal lady by night. Orphaned and trained on a spymaster's remote estate, Kali is a scout who works alone in the shadows. But when a terror group threatens the Dansil throne, the king forces Kali to accept a mission at the palace or forfeit her sister's life... moreTo protect the throne, seventeen-year-old spy Kali must play a male guardsman trainee by day and royal lady by night. Orphaned and trained on a spymaster's remote estate, Kali is a scout who works alone in the shadows. But when a terror group threatens the Dansil throne, the king forces Kali to accept a mission at the palace or forfeit her sister's life.Suddenly thrust into the light, Kali must infiltrate high society as the royal Lady Lianna while penetrating the servant ranks as Kal, a male guardsman trainee. It doesn't help that Trace, the harsh and enigmatic captain of the king's guard, is soon assigned as both Lady Lianna's palace escort and Kal's commanding officer.As Kali edges closer to the truth behind the violent group's identity, she uncovers dangerous secrets that could bring her mission to a brutal end. A scout's job is to observe and report, never to engage . . . but if it means saving her sister and kingdom, Kali may have no choice.TRACING SHADOWS, by Amazon bestselling author Alex Lidell, is the first novel in the Scout series. Perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce, Leigh Bardugo, and Sarah J. Maas. less

Kali's kingdom is imprisoned--and she may hold the key. In one breathless moment, royal scout Kali's world has turned on its head. Bishop Bahir has deposed the king and seized the palace--with Kali's sister trapped inside. Now on the run, Kali, Trace, and the future king of Dansil have only one place to go for help: Everett. An enemy kingdom of which Trace is the presumed-dead heir... moreKali's kingdom is imprisoned--and she may hold the key. In one breathless moment, royal scout Kali's world has turned on its head. Bishop Bahir has deposed the king and seized the palace--with Kali's sister trapped inside. Now on the run, Kali, Trace, and the future king of Dansil have only one place to go for help: Everett. An enemy kingdom of which Trace is the presumed-dead heir. As Trace reclaims his identity--one that may leave no room for a Dansil spy--Kali faces her own growing magic, which may be their only hope of stopping Bahir. With shattering secrets, daunting new powers, and uncertain allegiances, Kali must walk a deadly tightrope to protect her kingdom--and her heart.UNRAVELING DARKNESS, by Amazon bestselling author Alex Lidell, is the final novel in the Scout series. Perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce, Leigh Bardugo, and Sarah J. Maas. less