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Raybearer (Book 1)
Tarisai was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as The Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Princea�TMs Council of 11. If shea�TMs picked, shea�TMll be joined with the other Council members through the Ray, a bond deeper than blood. That closeness is irresistible to Tarisai, who has always wanted to belong somewhere. But The Lady has other ideas, including a magical wish that Tarisai is compelled to obey: Kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust. Tarisai wona�TMt stand by and become someonea�TMs pawn a�" but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself?