Wall of Night Book 1: Heir of Night [LittleBrown]

A DARK ENEMY. AN ANCIENT WAR. A NEW CHAMPION. Young Malian is being trained to rule. Her people garrison the mountain range known as the Wall of Night against an ancient enemy, keeping a tide of shadow from the rest of their world. Malian is expected to uphold this tradition, yet shes known little of real danger until the enemy attacks her fortress home and the Keep of Winds becomes a bloodbath. Malian flees deep into the Old Keep — and when the danger is greatest her own hidden magic flares into life. But if she accepts its power, she must prepare to pay the price. The Heir of Night by Helen Lowe is a richly told tale of strange magic, dark treachery and conflicting loyalties, set in a well realized world — Robin Hobb Dark and magical... The start of an incredibly addictive new fantasy series — perfect for readers of Trudi Canavan, Karen Miller and Brent Weeks.