Wind of Choice. Unexpected Heroes, #1

Desperate to escape his fate, winged Ahjin strikes a bargain with his god. But is his freedom worth the cost? All sixteen-year-old Ahjin wants is to be a skydancer, but the god he doesn't believe in has other plans. Assigned to be a priest, he runs away before his initiation. But when his god is kidnapped and asks for help, Ahjin sees an opportunity for blackmail. In exchange for his own freedom, he'll find and rescue the god from the mysterious force that's somehow powerful enough to restrain the deity. How hard could it be?What Ahjin doesn't know is that all the gods have disappeared.
Suddenly, there's more at stake than his own dreams. Without the gods' care, the elements will destroy the world. Aided by the gilled islander, fire mage, and shapeshifting healer he meets on the way, Ahjin races against escalating disasters. But can he save the world from shattering? Wind of Choice is an enchanted coming-of-age adventure filled with magic, humor, and high stakes, perfect for readers who love epic journeys, unexpected friendships, and heroes forged by choice rather than destiny.
It is the first book in the Unexpected Heroes series of clean YA secondary world fantasy and is best read in order for the most enjoyment. Marty C. Lee has breathed life into this extensive and magical world ... so thorough you're completely immersed within it. Wind of Choice is a delightful adventure with heroism, friendship, humor, danger, and coming of age charm. 5 stars!--Reader's Favorite