Changers of Chandris Series by A.C. Smyth

For centuries, the Irenthi have ruled Chandris: the island where a race of shapechangers draw on a mountain’s energy to enable their abilities.Sylas is a shapechanger. Or rather, he shows the signs. After a year of studying, changing still eludes him. When he's on the brink of being sent back to a short, hard life in the mines of Chandris's ash desert, the changers’ most notable healer offers him an apprenticeship... moreFor centuries, the Irenthi have ruled Chandris: the island where a race of shapechangers draw on a mountain’s energy to enable their abilities.Sylas is a shapechanger. Or rather, he shows the signs. After a year of studying, changing still eludes him. When he's on the brink of being sent back to a short, hard life in the mines of Chandris's ash desert, the changers’ most notable healer offers him an apprenticeship. He can’t miss this opportunity, though it means leaving his ambitious and possessive lover behind.But trouble is brewing. Sylas’s usually peaceful Chesammos race are in revolt, his lover’s people are their hated oppressors, and the shape-changers are caught in the middle. No matter what, Sylas will be seen as a traitor: to his king; to his lover; to his people. As conflict approaches, his loyalties are divided. But will he side with the Chesammos, the shapechangers, or turn aside from both for his lover's sake? Traditional fantasy, with a compelling magic system, and complex, relatable characters. less

Her people gone, the Lady grows angry.The destruction of the shapechangers’ stronghold left few alive. Sylas survived. He’s not proud of how.His former lover Casian, who planned the destruction, lies and murders his way towards the throne. Bound to him by love and obsession, Sylas must cast off Casian’s influence and learn to live with his own dark secrets... moreHer people gone, the Lady grows angry.The destruction of the shapechangers’ stronghold left few alive. Sylas survived. He’s not proud of how.His former lover Casian, who planned the destruction, lies and murders his way towards the throne. Bound to him by love and obsession, Sylas must cast off Casian’s influence and learn to live with his own dark secrets.He uncovers renegade changers who look to him for leadership, but the Lady--the mountain that gives the changers their abilities--is erupting. Bringing the changers home would help absorb her energies, but it may be too little, too late.The Chesammos tell of the stormweaver, whose powers calm the Lady. Sylas must discover the truth behind the children’s tale if he hopes to save his island and his people. less

Sylas channelled the Lady's energies to save his home, but only at huge personal cost. The aiea that gave him a prized talent also ripped from him the ability he cherished most. He struggles to come to terms with its loss. As Chandris recovers from the effects of Eurna's eruption, rebuilding work on the city of Banunis and the changers' stronghold at the Aerie stretches the island's resources. Old resentments are brewing... moreSylas channelled the Lady's energies to save his home, but only at huge personal cost. The aiea that gave him a prized talent also ripped from him the ability he cherished most. He struggles to come to terms with its loss. As Chandris recovers from the effects of Eurna's eruption, rebuilding work on the city of Banunis and the changers' stronghold at the Aerie stretches the island's resources. Old resentments are brewing. Chandris's succession remains in doubt, and in this time of hardship and uncertainty the possibility of revolt once more rears its head. When Sylas is forced to revisit old relationships, long-held beliefs about his past are challenged. Painful memories must be put to rest if he is to aid House Banunis and take his place among the changers. This is the third novel in the Changers of Chandris series. The previous titles are Crowchanger and Stormweaver. less