Books like Fire in the Mist (Arhel #1) by Holly Lisle
In the first book of the Arhel series, Faia lives simply as a shepherd until a brutal magician destroys her family, forcing her into a world of magic she never knew she possessed. As she learns her wild mage powers, mages from far and wide seek her talents, offering training and guidance. Yet Faia’s singular focus is revenge: she will not accept a place in the mage community until she has confronted the madman who ruined her life. The story blends action, mystical learning, and a personal quest for justice as Faia seeks to turn the very forces that could save her into the tools of her vengeance.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Holly Lisle
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