The Rising. Jo Riccioni. 2023.

Nara and Osha have escaped the Citadel and the brutality of the Wastelands to arrive in the capital of Reis, home of the wrangler.

The Shadow City is rife with rumours of a long-awaited prophecy-the coming of a Pure healer who can cure the Branded. All eyes are on Osha, and there are those who would kill to control her gifts. To protect her sister, Nara must navigate new allies and old enemies. Easier said than done when she’s caught between her first love and the man who’s stolen her heart but broken her trust.

One thing is becoming clear: Nara and Osha must learn to wield their powers. With dark forces taking control across the continent, the Branded must rise to survive.