The Maiden Ship Series by Micheline Ryckman

Dain Alloway was only nine years old when he began a new life, with his father, aboard The Maiden. Eight years later the aristocratic city-boy, turned merchant sailor, feels like he lives with one foot on land, and one foot in the sea. Life sails smoothly by until the night he wakes to find a mysterious woman in his cabin, she reveals that not everything is what it seems, and the events that unfold after her appearance go beyond all natural law... moreDain Alloway was only nine years old when he began a new life, with his father, aboard The Maiden. Eight years later the aristocratic city-boy, turned merchant sailor, feels like he lives with one foot on land, and one foot in the sea. Life sails smoothly by until the night he wakes to find a mysterious woman in his cabin, she reveals that not everything is what it seems, and the events that unfold after her appearance go beyond all natural law. Now, hunted by empty-faced demons, Dain finds himself thrown into a web of intrigue orchestrated by gods he’s never even heard of. As the young sailor confronts the ever growing crisis, he discovers powerful gifts buried deep within. Whether or not these new talents will hearken or deter victory remains to be seen, either way, Dain is ready to risk it all for the salvation and freedom of those he loves. less

“Perhaps the present, no matter how messy, is the perfect time to live.”Family is not always blood, and home is where the heart is. It took Dain Alloway years to understand these foundational truths. Now the captain of The Maiden, surrounded by the found family he loves, Dain sets out to end a centuries-old genocide and prevent an oncoming war. But when the girl he loves is torn from his arms, Dain might be forced to choose between saving just her, or saving them all... more“Perhaps the present, no matter how messy, is the perfect time to live.”Family is not always blood, and home is where the heart is. It took Dain Alloway years to understand these foundational truths. Now the captain of The Maiden, surrounded by the found family he loves, Dain sets out to end a centuries-old genocide and prevent an oncoming war. But when the girl he loves is torn from his arms, Dain might be forced to choose between saving just her, or saving them all.The Lion of the Sea is the second novel in Micheline Ryckman's, The Maiden Ship, series. This YA fantasy adventure is chalk full of action filled scenes set upon the high seas. You'll rejoin a loveable cast of characters from the first book and meet some nasty pirates and alluring mermaids along the way. less

Make peace with your past, lest it ruin your future.Dain Alloway has been tasked with finding the rightful bearer and stopping the oncoming invasion of the four kingdoms. But as he begins the journey, self-doubt invades first, and he finds his confidence waning—Dain is no longer sure he’s the right person for this job... moreMake peace with your past, lest it ruin your future.Dain Alloway has been tasked with finding the rightful bearer and stopping the oncoming invasion of the four kingdoms. But as he begins the journey, self-doubt invades first, and he finds his confidence waning—Dain is no longer sure he’s the right person for this job. Who is he to challenge an emperor and his monstrous creations? Who is he to stop a war?Meanwhile, Sable Cortham’s talent has grown, and every new lesson brings her another step closer to becoming one of the most powerful adept in history. But wielding this kind of magic makes Sable a target. She’s begun to wonder, even if they can find the rightful bearer and stop the emperor, how many more villains will come for her power? Will the four kingdoms ever be safe for the adept?Elden Grayspire has recently been rescued from a centuries-old prison of stone, and while he rejoices in his newfound freedom, he laments the fact that his beloved remains a prisoner still. Mourning the loss of so many things past, feeling lonely and helpless, Elden struggles to find a place in this new time and era. As he embarks on a secret mission against the very man who cursed him long ago, will he finally discover a purpose and a way to belong?The adventure concludes in The Rightful Bearer! Join Dain, Sable, Elden, and the rest of the Maiden Ship crew in this final seafaring adventure. less