CHAMPION OF FATE

The epic journey of a foundling girl in pursuit of glory and immortality.

After the population of her entire village is killed when she is a child, Reed is rescued by two members of the legendary Order of the Aristene. Creatures of legend, the Aristene are female warriors in service to the goddess of glory, tasked to guide heroes to victory, whatever it takes. Brought up in their Citadel and expected to become one of them, Reed, now 16, and her initiate friends are about to start their Hero’s Trials. Should they succeed, they will become fully fledged Aristene, immortal and nearly impossible to defeat in battle. But if she fails to guide her first hero—Hestion, a prince from a country on the cusp of a world-changing war—to glory, Reed will have to leave the community. As Reed grows closer to Hestion, she comes to fully grasp the sacrifices required to achieve what she always thought she wanted. The novel features enthralling worldbuilding and a nail-biting character arc that genuinely surprises with its twists and turns. Its highlights are the strength of the female friendships, the bonds between the Aristene, and the ties formed between the Aristene and their heroes. Explorations of tragedy, myth, and the power of agency versus fate enrich the story. Reed has dark hair and tan skin; in this fantasy world there is a diverse range of skin tones.

A fabulous series opener combining true thrills and deep relationships.