Glass Sword

Mare Barrow escapes the aftermath of betrayal and goes on the run with allies, hunted by the king who once knew her. She learns she is not alone and begins searching for other people like her who possess rare powers.

As the group moves from place to place, the story follows recruitment, survival, and the building of a resistance against the ruling powers. Mare must decide whom to trust while trying to protect vulnerable new recruits and avoid being captured.

The journey forces Mare and the people around her into harsher choices, deeper conflicts, and shifting loyalties. The book builds toward a tense ending with major revelations and a strong cliffhanger that changes the stakes for the next installment.