Brightshade: 1 (Tales of Aether and Soul)

Five outcasts. A forgotten secret. The looming threat of war.When her magic sparks out of control Jenna is cast out of the Ideian university she calls home. Armed with a mysterious book that seems to promise answers the legacy of her disgraced House and her crutches she embarks on a quest to learn to control her powers. She is determined to return to researching Ideon and Saint Brazens war-torn history but soon realizes the countries shaky peace may not last the summer. Little does she know there are four others whose paths are destined to cross with hers: The innocent arsonist willing to sacrifice lives for the thrill of the flame. The reformed thief torn between atonement and revenge. The unwilling killer weighing a chance at love against the need for control. The idealistic soldier forced to examine his simplistic beliefs.Each of them carries a piece of the secret that may unlock the true mystery behind the past wars--and the war still to come.Fans of Brandon Sanderson Tamora Pierce and Robert Jordan will love this epic fantasy adventure.