From Ashes. The Illuminator Saga, #1

Quistix's life as a humble Bellaneau blacksmith is obliterated in a blaze of fire and emerald-encrusted steel when a vicious bandit storms her hillside home with orders to retrieve a mysterious artifact called "The Illuminator."Now, Quistix Daedumal must find the strength to rise from the ash-covered rubble of her former life. Scarred by unfathomable tragedy and in need of a new purpose, the half-elf vows to slay Soren Everbleed, the ruthless ruffian who shattered her world.
Alongside a handful of charming misfits, Quistix embarks on an epic odyssey across the Isle of Destoria, a continent teeming with nefarious beasts, forbidden magic, and sadistic royalty. The entire completed series of all five books is available now worldwide!***WINNER - TOP PICK AWARD - Author Shout******FINALIST - BEST FANTASY - BBYNA Awards******FINALIST - BEST DEBUT NOVEL - Literary Global Award***Published by Rusty Ogre Publishing. PRAISE FOR FROM ASHES"Wohl is a force, taking the torch from legends like Tolkien and running with it full steam ahead." - Erica Summers, author of The Rictus Grin and Other Tales of Insanity"I was crying within the first 10 minutes.
My heart was pulled out of my chest and I really felt for Quistix as a mother myself." - Lindsey Holt, book reviewer"This book is fabulous. I cried, I laughed, I gasped, but most importantly... I was left wanting more." - Brooke Martitz, Reviewer"I was captivated from the start." - Amazon reviewer"From the very 1st page this book sweeps you into another world and doesn't let you leave until the end!" - Amazon reviewer"The world Wohl weaves is so beautifully described, it's entirely immersive.
This story is filled with tests of will, loyalty, family, and friendship. I cried, I laughed, I giggled and I gasped." - Amazon reviewer