In a stand-alone series set in the world of Muirwood, eighteen-year-old Maia is the exiled princess of Comoros and heir to the throne. As a result of her father's ceaseless need for authority, she was left disinherited and forced to live as a servant in her enemy's home. When the king invites chaos into the land by expelling the magical order known as the Dochte Mandar, Maia finds herself on a perilous quest to save her people. To survive, she must use magic she has learned in secret-despite the fact that women are forbidden to control it. Hunted by enemies at every turn, Maia realizes that danger lurks within her, too. Her powers threaten to steal not only her consciousness but also her sense of right and wrong. Can she set herself free and save the realm she loves-even if that realm has forgotten her?
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Maia watched from the window as Chancellor Walraven's eyes turned silver. CHAPTER 1
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(47North, 18 August 2015, ebook, 418 pages, bought from @AmazonKindle)
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I'm a fan of the author but haven't read any books set in Muirwood. I actually forgot I had this series until I was scrolling through my kindle looking for something that caught my attention. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the other two books and hopefully some other Muirwood books in future. The Banished of Muirwood contains everything I've come to expect from the author such as great character, quality writing and great descriptions. It took a few chapters to settle into the pace of the book and I really enjoyed it. I felt very connected to the characters. I felt empathy for Maia and really hated her father. I look forward to finding out what happens in the next book.
