Prodigy of Flame. The Isdralan Chronicles

"As the veil lifts away from the mysteries of Connor's wonderful feature follow-up, readers will be treated to some of the most endearing relationships in fantasy. Prodigy of Flame is at times both cozy and chaotic, and it is that calculated juxtaposition that makes the story a breezy read, even with its considerable content."  Michael DeAngelo author of the Tellest SeriesIn a world falling into darkness, one young woman's untamed power may be the light that saves it.
Kaci has never truly belonged. As apprentice to the guardian of the sacred Arba Vitae, she should have been honored among her people. Instead, she is feared for the wild magic she cannot always control-especially the fire that flares with her emotions. Her only comfort comes from the ancient Arba Vitae and the animal companions who see her heart, not just her power. But during the solstice gathering, years of cruelty and humiliation spark a disaster.
When Kaci's fire breaks free, she is blamed for the destruction and cast even further outside the only home she has ever known. Now Kaci must leave her village behind and journey into the unknown lands of Elyndris, where old prophecies are stirring and shadows are spreading. Strange portals have begun to open across the realm, unleashing dark forces that twist the land and threaten all who live there.
Along the way, Kaci finds three unlikely companions: Micah, a stranger with secrets of his own; Belan, wise kin to the Earthborn King; and Lady Durya, a noble orc who carries human titles with quiet strength. Together, they face dangerous roads, forgotten places, and the growing darkness that waits beyond every portal. For the first time, Kaci begins to understand that her power may not be a curse.
As courage, friendship, and hidden truths guide her forward, she discovers a light within herself she never knew existed. Her journey is more than a fight for survival. It is a search for belonging, a call to destiny, and the awakening of a flame that could change the fate of Elyndris forever.