Storm Rising — Stuart White

Eighteen-year-old Corena Storm, feared and cast out by her own parents for her Ice-Witch powers, is sent to the merciless Kurikon-an extremist religious order determined to strip her of magic, believing only the gods should wield such power.But Corena refuses to be broken. Escaping their clutches, she's thrust into a deadly game of survival, pursued by the relentless Kurikon and the Queen's elite killing squad. As she fights to stay ahead, she's forced to rely on unlikely allies-some old enemies, others new friends.When she falls for someone unexpected, Corena's quest for vengeance becomes far more complicated. Love wasn't part of the plan, but it may be the key to unlocking her true power.A storm is rising...and blood will freeze.