Blackvale Rising. The Daughters of Ironvale

Hunted, betrayed, and presumed dead, seventeen-year-old Cyria Thorn has fled Ironvale, leaving the Ash Trials and the deadly politics of the Vale behind. She seeks refuge in Blackvale, a ruined district untouched by the central government, where echoes of forgotten rebellions linger and long-abandoned weapons lie hidden in the shadows. Here, amidst the crumbling streets and secret passageways, Cyria must forge a new purpose-not as a pawn of the Vale, but as a symbol of resistance and hope.
Dubbed "the girl who burned the crown, " Cyria inspires both fear and admiration. But being a symbol is not the same as being in control. As she trains in the mythic Ashblood magic coursing through her veins, she gathers a covert resistance. The factions she unites are fractured and unpredictable: the Shardborn, who believe that violence is the only path to change; the secretive Healers' Guild, who wish to remain hidden and protect their own; and the enigmatic revolutionary known only as the Voice, whose motives are shrouded in shadow.
Each holds pieces of the truth, and each harbors their own agenda-and trust is a fragile luxury. Cyria's rise as a leader is marked by impossible choices. How far can she go to strike at Ironvale without losing herself? Can she balance morality with strategy when every action could cost lives? And who among her closest allies can truly be trusted when betrayal hides behind every shadow? The lines between hero and weapon blur as Cyria navigates sabotage, espionage, and the deadly politics of rebellion, testing both her powers and her resolve.
As she uncovers the hidden history of Ironvale's founding, Cyria realizes the Vale's oppression is deeper and older than anyone could have imagined. Ancient secrets, long-forgotten rituals, and suppressed knowledge surface, revealing the roots of a system designed not just to control but to break those who resist. With every revelation, the stakes rise-and Cyria's resolve hardens. She must unite the factions under a single purpose while managing the tensions, distrust, and ideological divides that threaten to fracture the rebellion from within.
In a climactic surge of courage, strategy, and magic, Cyria leads the first daring incursion into Vale territory. Her goal: to broadcast the truth to the people of Ironvale, revealing the corruption behind the Ash Trials and igniting a revolution that cannot be silenced. Small victories and losses mark every step, as guards, magical wards, and environmental hazards test their skills and unity. Sera and Nyra, her closest allies, stand by her, providing crucial support, but every decision carries consequences that ripple far beyond the battlefield.
The broadcast shakes the foundations of the Vale, sparking unrest and inspiring hope among the oppressed, but it also intensifies the danger. The factions celebrate, worry, and question what comes next, as Cyria realizes that leading a revolution is only the beginning. Loyalty is tested, friendships strain under pressure, and the line between victory and compromise becomes perilously thin. With new enemies emerging and the Voice's shadowy influence looming, Cyria must consolidate the resistance, prepare for what comes next, and navigate the moral complexities of leadership in a world on the brink of upheaval.
Blackvale Rising is a gripping YA dystopian fantasy filled with political intrigue, magic, rebellion, and moral complexity. It explores the costs of leadership, the burdens of power, and the courage it takes to fight for what's right in a world built on fire, fear, and control. Cyria Thorn is no longer just the girl who burned the crown-she is the spark that could ignite a nation.