A Kingdom of Salt and Stone

"The gods had no say in this imperative destiny" Maeve Willawood does not crave the life she has been forced to live. As one of the chosen, she has been punished with a role that goes against her morals. In a world born from chaos, the gods responsible have carefully selected mortals to carry a piece of their divine power. A gift to some, but a curse to others. An outlier from the others chosen, the power that Maeve has been deemed worthy of comes with a devastating responsibility. With her gift being a rarity and her life being threatened, Maeve's pessimism heightens when she is appointed a guard whose duties include watching her every move, whether she likes it or not. When she learns that she has no choice but to adapt to her new lifestyle, Maeve finds comfort in a set of cerulean eyes. Powering through angst, battling heartache, and overcoming betrayal, Maeve learns just how hard she needs to fight if she wants to save what matters most.