The Waif and the Warlord
(Book)

Sometimes change must come from the outside. Rhys, the last of her people, is captured and presented as a slave tithe to Juran, Warlord Most High. The Warlord has long grasped the strings of every kingdom in the world from his refuge Maldecak, an ancient castle atop a mountain carved by dragons. Caged and raised like a wild beast, Rhys discovers hidden talents she must use to survive as a child gladiator in Juran's pits. Rhys faces the worst of the world alone, until she is befriended by a meddling wizard, a grumpy troll...and one being more magnificent than them all. The story of the struggle and rise of outsider Rhys of Moira is a terrible, yet heartwarming, adventure. Fans of books like Tamsyn Muir’s Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower will enjoy the dark tale of isolation and self-discovery. The Waif and the Warlord is a fable for teens and adults alike who are just waiting to be inspired.