The Gailean Quartet Series by Christine E. Schulze

Ashlai is a Fyre who can harness powers of flame from the sun. Despite her powers, or perhaps because of them, she has always felt like an outsider among the Forest-footer Elves who raised her and her brother, Merritt. When their home is attacked by King Ragnar and his "Sere," a vicious drought that burns all in its path, Ashlai embarks on a quest to save it... moreAshlai is a Fyre who can harness powers of flame from the sun. Despite her powers, or perhaps because of them, she has always felt like an outsider among the Forest-footer Elves who raised her and her brother, Merritt. When their home is attacked by King Ragnar and his "Sere," a vicious drought that burns all in its path, Ashlai embarks on a quest to save it. Her only clues are the strange music playing inside her head, the warnings of a captive princess, and a broken prism left to her by her long-lost mother. With the help of new friends, including a snarky elf, two squabbling but kind-spirited bards, and a boy who can turn into a tree, Ashlai journeys to collect the remaining prism shards. Can she find them and defeat Ragnar before his Sere consumes all Hyloria? Or will the secrets of the prism cause Ashlai to lose her new friends, her family, and even herself?Prelude of Fire is the first in an epic quartet that combines music and magic while reminding us that our choices, not our circumstances, define who we truly are and will become. less

"Once upon a time, a young girl fought fire with fire to overthrow the mad king who destroyed her home. But little did she know, years before that, a courageous music mage fell in love with the man destined to become that mad king."King Moragon, a skilled mental magician, will stop at nothing to harness the powers of musical magic. Among his subjects is Gailea, an aspiring music mage who dares to hone her rare gift in secret, right under his nose... more"Once upon a time, a young girl fought fire with fire to overthrow the mad king who destroyed her home. But little did she know, years before that, a courageous music mage fell in love with the man destined to become that mad king."King Moragon, a skilled mental magician, will stop at nothing to harness the powers of musical magic. Among his subjects is Gailea, an aspiring music mage who dares to hone her rare gift in secret, right under his nose. But when the king's nephew, Prince Crispin, takes notice of Gailea, a dangerous game of politics and love unfolds.Try as she might, Gailea can’t conceal her gift from the wicked king forever. What’s more, she also catches the eye of Moragon's brother, Alastair Ragnar, known as “the Snake.” As the scheming monarchs vie for access to Gailea’s magic, castle secrets unravel—exposing a crafty sorcerer, a murder plot, and a deadly spell.Can Crispin protect Gailea from his conniving family, or will he succumb to his own fiery ambitions? And as war looms in the kingdom, can Gailea navigate the treacherous court and protect her heart? Or will she have to sacrifice her love for the good of the realm?Serenade of Kings is an epic overture that sings an origin story of harmony and flame. Read it today to dive inside the adventure, court intrigue, and magic found in this second installment of The Gailean Quartet! less