The Name-Bearer (Flowers of Prophecy #1)

by Natalia Hernandez

“With birth there is always pain,” she explained kindly. “And you are being born anew. It will take some time to find your feet again.”

She witnessed firsthand how femininity was not exclusive to soft spoken words and fancy dress, and that embracing more traditional “feminine things'' in no way made anyone weaker.

A warrior’s heart is far more important than a warrior’s skill,”

For the Goddess knew that young women need more than just training; they also need love.

“You think that your love for your friends, your caring, makes you weaker than the others.” Phanessa tried ducking her head, but Mamá’s fingers tilted her chin up to meet her eyes. “You’re wrong. It is your love that will save them.”