Ascension Series by Justin DePaoli

Corina has freed the Six Shards from the clutches of a tyrant, earning herself a small measure of peace. But being the first Possessor in centuries comes with responsibilities, and rest is not among them. Corina finds herself the middle of a war with the Defiance. The rebels wield an unknown runic power that threatens to annihilate the already fragile Empire. In the midst of it all, a voice has been whispering in her mind. It calls itself God and has named Corina its hero... moreCorina has freed the Six Shards from the clutches of a tyrant, earning herself a small measure of peace. But being the first Possessor in centuries comes with responsibilities, and rest is not among them. Corina finds herself the middle of a war with the Defiance. The rebels wield an unknown runic power that threatens to annihilate the already fragile Empire. In the midst of it all, a voice has been whispering in her mind. It calls itself God and has named Corina its hero. Forced to track down answers that could save the Empire and her sanity, Corina learns there are secrets in the world not even a Possessor should unearth. Oblivion is coming. less

Corina has ended the reign of an immortal emperor, routed an army wielding powerful runic weapons, and restored freedom to the six shards. But her world now faces annihilation. Rivers have swelled and turned black, apocalyptic skies hang low, and evil has begun to take root in the heart of good men. The occult force known as Oblivion runs free, and he plots the destruction of all things. Worse, Corina discovers this is a war that has been waged for longer than humanity itself has existed... moreCorina has ended the reign of an immortal emperor, routed an army wielding powerful runic weapons, and restored freedom to the six shards. But her world now faces annihilation. Rivers have swelled and turned black, apocalyptic skies hang low, and evil has begun to take root in the heart of good men. The occult force known as Oblivion runs free, and he plots the destruction of all things. Worse, Corina discovers this is a war that has been waged for longer than humanity itself has existed. She’s playing a game meant for gods. It’s about time for everyone, including gods, to learn just how badly Corina Vyliss hates to lose. less