Lora Fletcher is ordinary. Or so she thought. As a commoner, Lora never looked beyond her small life in her village… until she nearly burned down the neighbor’s house. Sent to the capitol city all alone, Lora not only needs training as a Wielder, but also as a rare Swordwielder. Unused to the attention this brings, as well as her semi-hidden lowly status, she struggles in her new environment. But friends come along and life suddenly doesn’t seem quite so scary. Can she succeed while hiding her common heritage? Will she lose herself in the process? Or is she silly for even worrying? This is a mature young adult novel recommended for ages 15+ for sexuality and violence. The content in this book is similar to a PG-13 movie.

Continuing her education at the Academy in Glimmen and in far-off postings has changed Lora from the unkempt urchin from Haven Dale to the confident young adult in Ydris' capital. She still struggles with her birth status, which must remain hidden, as well as the new duties and responsibilities adulthood brings. With Ydris on the brink of a multifront war, Lora has to find a way to save her country, guard her heart, maintain her friendships, and try not to incinerate the enemy before the battle begins. This is a mature young adult novel recommended for ages 15+ for sexuality and violence. The content in this book is mostly G-rated but becomes similar to a PG-13 movie as the characters age.