Blackvale Rising (Paperback)

Paperback. Seventeen-year-old Cyria Thorn is supposed to be dead. Branded a traitor and hunted by the relentless Iron Guard, she has fled the heart of Ironvale, taking refuge in Blackvale - a ruined district untouched by the Vale's control. Amid crumbling streets and abandoned buildings, the remnants of forgotten rebellions linger, along with weapons long lost since the Last Collapse. Here, in the shadows of a city scarred by history, Cyria must find a place not as a pawn, but as a symbol - "the girl who burned the crown."Cyria's survival is only the beginning. Haunted by the blood and lies of the Ash Trials, she refuses to be manipulated again. With the help of Sera, a healer whose forbidden magic holds dangerous potential, and Nyra, the last heir of a rebel bloodline, Cyria begins to rebuild a covert resistance. But uniting fractured factions is no simple task. The Shardborn, a militant group with no patience for diplomacy, insist violence is the only path. The Healers' Guild, wise but wary, wish only to remain hidden. And then there's the Voice - a shadowy revolutionary whose motives remain unclear, weaving unseen threads that may shape the fate of the rebellion.As Cyria trains in the mythic Ashblood magic that pulses through her veins, she discovers powers she never knew she had - powers that demand focus, restraint, and moral clarity. Every choice she makes carries consequences: every skirmish, every alliance, every secret could tip the balance between freedom and annihilation. Meanwhile, a spy lurks within the rebellion, threatening to betray everything Cyria and her allies have built. Trust becomes a weapon, and betrayal a constant shadow.The stakes escalate when Cyria uncovers the hidden history of Ironvale, revealing the founding lies, systemic oppression, and the vulnerabilities of those in power. Armed with knowledge, strategy, and her growing mastery of Ashblood magic, she begins planning the rebellion's first audacious incursion into Ironvale territory. From the secret mapping of patrols and wards to synchronized magical drills, Cyria's team prepares to strike - knowing the path is as dangerous as it is necessary.The infiltration is tense and precise. Cyria leads a small team through perilous streets, evading guards and wards, navigating treacherous terrain, and confronting the ever-present threat of discovery. Every step tests their cohesion, courage, and resolve. When the team reaches the vantage point to broadcast the truth, Cyria exposes the corruption of the Ash Trials, the manipulation of the Vale, and the lies that have bound the populace for generations. Her voice ignites unrest, sparks rebellion, and challenges the very foundations of Ironvale's control.But victory comes at a cost. The Shardborn push for immediate retaliation, the Healers worry about escalation, and the rebellion must reconcile its fractured loyalties. Cyria confronts the moral complexities of leadership - balancing idealism with necessity, courage with caution, and hope with the reality of bloodshed. And even as the factions rally under her guidance, the Voice's next moves remain a looming threat, promising new challenges and tests of her strength, wisdom, and resilience.Blackvale Rising is a story of resilience, rebellion, and the price of leadership in a world where fire is both weapon and promise. Cyria Thorn's journey is one of self-discovery, courage, and defiance - a fight not just for survival, but for the future of a nation built on ash and lies. In a world divided by fear, betrayal, and power, she must decide whether to be a symbol, a leader, or something entirely new. Every choice is fraught with danger, every ally is tested, and every spark has the power to ignite a revolution. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…