The Elemental Magic Series Series by Michael A. Nowotny

Alec Carter is a young man being raised by his Aunt Karen. When he is admitted to the King’s Academy he hopes he will follow in the footsteps of his father. When he finds out that he has magic within him it changes everything. Forced to enroll as a sorcerer he has more of an interest in the martial studies than he does magic until he meets Christi, a fellow sorceress. The wizards at the school shun him and a few go beyond just ignoring him... moreAlec Carter is a young man being raised by his Aunt Karen. When he is admitted to the King’s Academy he hopes he will follow in the footsteps of his father. When he finds out that he has magic within him it changes everything. Forced to enroll as a sorcerer he has more of an interest in the martial studies than he does magic until he meets Christi, a fellow sorceress. The wizards at the school shun him and a few go beyond just ignoring him. With the war that killed his father on the horizon Alec must learn to blend in with the nobles and avoid the notice of the gods who fear his powers. less

The second book in The Elemental Magic Series. With his power taken from him Alec must decide if he wants it back. Without it, maybe the gods would leave him alone and he could attend the Academy as a soldier. There are many struggles ahead and decisions to be made. Go back to the Academy or leave? Take the opportunities as they come and do what feels right, even if it hurts. How would a young man react with all these pressures on his shoulders? Prophecies fulfilled and the threat of war... moreThe second book in The Elemental Magic Series. With his power taken from him Alec must decide if he wants it back. Without it, maybe the gods would leave him alone and he could attend the Academy as a soldier. There are many struggles ahead and decisions to be made. Go back to the Academy or leave? Take the opportunities as they come and do what feels right, even if it hurts. How would a young man react with all these pressures on his shoulders? Prophecies fulfilled and the threat of war. Can a first love survive the politics of nobles? less