Tales of Ryca Series by Shereen Vedam

Come out, come out, wherever you are... A fugitive from an evil sorcerer, GILLY hides among shadows, tortured by memories of the family she lost. Her twisted leg is both a hindrance and a reminder of her tragic past. For twenty-three years, she disguises herself as an eccentric goat herder and lives alone at the edge of an idyllic village. Who would notice her here? From a distance, she keeps a maternal eye on her only remaining sister, ANNA... moreCome out, come out, wherever you are... A fugitive from an evil sorcerer, GILLY hides among shadows, tortured by memories of the family she lost. Her twisted leg is both a hindrance and a reminder of her tragic past. For twenty-three years, she disguises herself as an eccentric goat herder and lives alone at the edge of an idyllic village. Who would notice her here? From a distance, she keeps a maternal eye on her only remaining sister, ANNA. But in a moment of crisis, her fantasy of safety is shattered. Her use of magic lifts the veil and now she and Anna must flee again. The evil sorcerer, and the malevolent king he serves, are on their scent. A perilous journey across unknown terrain with family, friends and strangers, leads Gilly and Anna back to the beginning. To discover hidden secrets, earn forgiveness for past discretions and perhaps even find enduring love. If they manage to stay alive long enough.Originally published in the boxed set Magic Awakenedhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3... less

Don't say a word! In one day, young TAMARA's beloved father is brutally murdered and her royal family is on the run. Then she's trapped by a time spell where no one hears her screams. Once she'd finally freed, she's determined to stay that way. So, when she turns eighteen and her mother attempts to marry her off for "her own good," Tamara is having none of it.However, is going on a quest to find her lost nephew the best plan? She'll meets marauding giants and wily talking lizards... moreDon't say a word! In one day, young TAMARA's beloved father is brutally murdered and her royal family is on the run. Then she's trapped by a time spell where no one hears her screams. Once she'd finally freed, she's determined to stay that way. So, when she turns eighteen and her mother attempts to marry her off for "her own good," Tamara is having none of it.However, is going on a quest to find her lost nephew the best plan? She'll meets marauding giants and wily talking lizards. Be forced to ride a dragon and face spirits who should know better than to leave their graves. Most important of all, she'll have to come to terms with her greatest weakness, or strength. All the while, in the stillness lurks a danger that could destroy the rest of her family, perhaps even her entire world.For once, can Tamara save the day?If you like fantasies where family and friends get tossed into epic trouble, you'll love this tale that will fly you across realms to deal with the very family issues you left home to avoid.You don't need to say a word, just on scroll up and pick up your copy. less