Ciardis, what have you done!
Sworn to Transfer: Courtlight #2 by Terah Edun What indeed? The story of a young woman, out of her depth, finding her way despite the odds, and despite the opinion of others. Having received an ARC for this, I decided to read Sworn to Raise: Courtlight #1 , first. And Yes! I was captivated from beginning to end. Edun's writing style does remind me somewhat of Tamora Pierce and Sara J. Maas. Ciardis Vane is the archetypal abandoned/orphaned heroine raised to believe she is a gypsy but is in reality is a Mage, a Weathervane, the last of a line of mages whose major talent is increasing the powers of others. Her gifts come to light when she is taken to be trained as Companion. She goes from drudgery to a position of prestige--albeit dangerous. Of course there are evil mages and careless, selfish mages, friendly trainees and courtly intrigue involved. Now, after the Patron Hunt, having helped save the Prince Sebastian, the heir to the Algardis...