Elemental Ascension — E. Rachael Hardcastle

An exciting Elemental adventure for young adult and teen readers; perfect for lovers of dragons, fortune-telling, sword fights, and pirates!Ash the Elemental is dying, cursed by his brothers in the Guard when they suspect he is a rare and dangerous Alchemist. Suffering their wrath, he escapes their anger and goes into hiding, until a generous Oracle offers to read his fortune. He insists Ash is the solution to the Land's ongoing war against their cruel government; all he has to do is brave the journey across the sea to where his misfortune began... and commit treason.Ash convinces the beautiful Captain Deerbolt to help him fulfil the Oracle's prophecy. But as the Cerulean Grace sails towards Ash's destiny, she witnesses him perform an incredible incantation, proving the Guard was right about him all along. Now, to save the woman he loves and his new friends, Ash must embrace who he truly is before their time runs out. Can Ash face his past to secure the Land's Alchemical future? A great gift for fans of stories with a strong female lead, an interest in Tarot cards and fortune-telling, or stories with a forbidden love sub-plot.