The Myatheira Chronicles — Melissa Collins

As a male living in the matriarchal society of the Vor'shai, Edric Levadis struggles to find his identity amongst his people. When the Ovatai Chief's daughter, Neomi, arrives in Tanispa to request aid from the Vor'shai military, Edric seizes the opportunity to venture out into the world and help his friends in battle. Immersed in a land and culture so drastically different from his own, complications arise, leaving the Vor'shai and Ovatai at odds, and creating a rift that makes it hard to tell friend from foe. With the Vor'shai military focused on the war, it falls upon Edric and Neomi to solve the mystery of the strange beast which threatens their lives, uncovering deception that runs far deeper than anyone could have known. Now it is up to them to expose the enemy and help their people put aside their differences before the world as they know it is destroyed. A tale of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and betrayal, Edric must learn to push past his own fear and self-doubt to learn the true strength which lies hidden within us all and help lead his people to victory at any cost.