Dawn of the Seraphim Series by K.N. Lee

In Veruth, there are three different classes--sun elves, gnomes, and the pitiful lot Ava belongs to......humans.  Or so she thought.After centuries at war with the mystical sun elves, the humans lost, and now serve as slaves, toiling each day by working menial jobs. Ava works on the massive structure the elves use to keep them imprisoned. They say it is protection from the monsters on the other side--from an ancient force... moreIn Veruth, there are three different classes--sun elves, gnomes, and the pitiful lot Ava belongs to......humans.  Or so she thought.After centuries at war with the mystical sun elves, the humans lost, and now serve as slaves, toiling each day by working menial jobs. Ava works on the massive structure the elves use to keep them imprisoned. They say it is protection from the monsters on the other side--from an ancient force.As Ava reaches the age to enter the Blood Lottery, she knows there is a better fate awaiting.But, when she almost loses her life in a devastating accident, something awakens inside.A force--an ancient magic--she never knew existed, yet learns history and folklore have prophecized.With the help of a rogue rebel leader, an elvish royal, and a mysterious wisp from my darkest nightmares, she may save the humans from their oppressors.Or, be used as a weapon against them in an epic game. Contains what was formerly known as Waking the Dark and Tempting the Fire. less

Whispers come from the west... ...and the dragons have been awakened for a dark task. Ava discovers her golden wings, and just how much power she hasn't even explored. With her sister kept hostage in the palace, Ava's freedom is also at stake. But, a stirring has occurred within the humans. Battle towers have risen with a declaration of war from the mysterious Evernight king from far away... moreWhispers come from the west... ...and the dragons have been awakened for a dark task. Ava discovers her golden wings, and just how much power she hasn't even explored. With her sister kept hostage in the palace, Ava's freedom is also at stake. But, a stirring has occurred within the humans. Battle towers have risen with a declaration of war from the mysterious Evernight king from far away.Will the dark tyranny of the sun elves come to an end, or will the humans swap one cruel master for another?Either way, Kem and the gangs of Veruth will not stand for anymore oppression and plot a grand plan to save Ava, and the human race.Embark on an epic journey through new lands of magic and mysticism in this dystopian coming-of-age fantasy similar to Court of Thorns and Roses, Mistborn, and Divergent. Reading Order:The Blood LotteryThe Fallen WallThe Ashen City less