The Guardian Herd: Starfire

Riders of the Realm author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez "will lift the reader on the wings of danger and destiny, magic and hope"* in this first book in an action-packed fantasy adventure series. Perfect for fans of the Warriors and Guardians of Ga'Hoole series. Once every hundred years, a black foal is born, prophesied to either unite or destroy the five herds of winged horses that live in Anok-fated to become the most powerful Pegasus in all the land.
Star is this black foal. Even though Star seems harmless because he's unable to fly, the leaders of each herd aren't willing take any risks. So, they plan to execute Star before his first birthday. With the threats against him mounting, Star must rely on his friends and the untapped power within to win an epic battle between good and evil.* (New York Times bestselling author Peter Lerangis)What happens when the flightless foal they plan to execute is the only one who can save them? A Legendary Prophecy: A black foal is born only once a century, and Star is destined to either unite the five herds of pegasi or shatter their world forever.
A Flightless Pegasus: Star was born with wings that don't work, marking him as an outcast in a world where the sky is home. Found Family: Hunted by the powerful leaders of Anok, Star must trust his small band of loyal friends to survive. Magic and Epic Battles: With a mysterious untapped power growing inside him, Star is on a collision course with the forces of evil in a battle for the future of all pegasi.