Raven: 2 (Carver's World)

It has been four years since Raven fled Baron Cutters estate - four years since her mother Roxaine failed to show at their rendezvous. They were bond servants then trapped in a rigged system of ever-growing fees they could never hope to pay off. Now fifteen Raven is an outlaw and a rising mage - she can change into a bird at will. But Raven is haunted by the past: Did Roxaine abandon her or did Raven desert Roxaine in her hour of need? Driven by a desire to know what happened that night Raven seeks out her mother. What she discovers rekindles her rage and confronts her with two bad options: keep running away or help the mother whos as strong-willed and sharp-tongued as she is.With unexpected help from the young impetuous but aptly nicknamed Hero Raven must face down the minions of two Barons traverse highlands booby-trapped with magical wards and learn to control her own erratic talent and temper on an unwanted heroines quest. Vivid details and compelling characters are skillfully woven into this fast-paced novel about a girl who must look beyond magic - and herself - to save what is most important.