The Second Guard (Second Guard, The, Book 1) (A Second Guard Novel, Band 1)

In the peaceful realm of Tequende, all second-born children must journey to the fantastical realm of Alcazar to fulfil the mandate of the Oath of Guilds as soon as they turn 15. There they train to earn a place among the queen's legendary second guard, or work as indentured servants. Talimendra has always wanted to join the guard, but there are dark rumours in the queendom that she may not be ready for. Rumours that whisper of greed, traitors and war.