The Prophet's Gambit (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781777982911)

From debut author Ellie Evaris comes a spellbinding new series of ancient myth, double-edged prophecy, and heart-wrenching first loves.

Seventeen-year-old Aris has always been obsessed with dreams, even if she can't remember most of them. She's spent her life waiting for something to happen, chasing a memory always just eluding her grasp. That is, until she meets Alek-a boy with golden eyes and a knack for avoiding injury.

A tarot reading leads him and his friends to believe she's the key to finding Krysidia-the hidden realm from which their ancestors were banished-but only if Aris can learn to trust her newfound abilities does she stand a chance at fulfilling the deck's prophecy. To make matters worse, Lochlen, the only one capable of guiding her training, seems to have it out for her, and despite his efforts to keep his distance, Aris can't shake the sense of familiarity she gets when he's around.

Torn between a desire to prove herself and letting Alek continue to protect her, Aris must face the fact that her life will never be the same. Wherever magic goes, death seems to follow, and when Aris learns the car wreck that killed her parents was no accident, she realizes Krysidia is more than just a legend-it's their best hope of survival. That is, if it even exists . . .

Perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater and Cassandra Clare.