The Rising Saga Series by M.K. Adams

A young orphan on the run from the King. A warlock with the power to protect her. And, the fighter holding them together. The Rive, a realm ruled by the iron grip of a war-hungry King, is on the brink of rebellion and Lyvanne, a young girl who has witnessed a vision of his downfall, is the key to victory, whether she wants to be involved or not. Forced to leave her loved ones behind, her life becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse... moreA young orphan on the run from the King. A warlock with the power to protect her. And, the fighter holding them together. The Rive, a realm ruled by the iron grip of a war-hungry King, is on the brink of rebellion and Lyvanne, a young girl who has witnessed a vision of his downfall, is the key to victory, whether she wants to be involved or not. Forced to leave her loved ones behind, her life becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse. With the King willing to stop at nothing if it means finding the one who threatens his reign. But when a defiant insurgent group known as The Spring takes her into their protection, Lyvanne is offered something she never could have dreamed of before. The chance to fight back, the chance to make a difference. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and political upheaval as a common street rat takes the first steps of her great journey along the paths of love, magic, and war. less

A young woman on the verge of greatness. A soldier who has lost all that he holds dear. And, the lingering shadow that watches over them both.Five years have passed since Lyvanne joined the Spring. Her people have swelled in number, but so have the threats they face. Growing into her role as a fighter, Lyvanne must risk a daring trip to the capital to save the man she looks to as a brother from the fatal grasp of the king.Gromwell, a soldier in the king's army, has been called back to the Rive... moreA young woman on the verge of greatness. A soldier who has lost all that he holds dear. And, the lingering shadow that watches over them both.Five years have passed since Lyvanne joined the Spring. Her people have swelled in number, but so have the threats they face. Growing into her role as a fighter, Lyvanne must risk a daring trip to the capital to save the man she looks to as a brother from the fatal grasp of the king.Gromwell, a soldier in the king's army, has been called back to the Rive. At the behest of his king, he must put aside the trauma of losing his loved one, set out on a mission to discover the location of the insurgent group, and find a way to put a stop to them for good. Or, risk bringing ridicule and ruin down upon his family. Journey's will collide as opposing forces in the war for the Rive make their most critical moves yet. less

A woman fighting for her friends. Lovers fighting for one another. Together, they fight for those who cannot and for the conclusion of the war for the Rive.The Spring have played their hand and find themselves trapped and under siege in Astreya. With options running out, and King Heobald gathering his soldiers, it is the offer from an unlikely ally that presents the opportunity for salvation... moreA woman fighting for her friends. Lovers fighting for one another. Together, they fight for those who cannot and for the conclusion of the war for the Rive.The Spring have played their hand and find themselves trapped and under siege in Astreya. With options running out, and King Heobald gathering his soldiers, it is the offer from an unlikely ally that presents the opportunity for salvation. Turiel, Jocelyn, and Lyvanne must risk a journey into the south and leave their friends behind to face peril alone if they have any chance of saving them.Gromwell failed. Under his watch, the king was driven from the capital by insurgents. Nevertheless, duty drives him onward and he travels south to find his ruler and make amends. What he finds is the promise of more bloodshed. Humiliated and eager for revenge, King Heobald has set his sights on reclaiming his home and stamping his authority across the world.The pieces on the board make their final moves as the eyes of the world turn toward Astreya. The war must end. less