A Promise of Fire (Kingmaker Chronicles, #1)

by Amanda Bouchet

Right now, I don’t have anything. I doubt I’m faster, and I know I’m not stronger than the warlord. As for brains, the jury’s still out. At least I have my sense of humor.

“Blood.” Mother’s voice haunts me from far away. “Spill it. Shed it. Bathe in it. Make people fear you.”