Fantasy, Use a type of bird to fly missions /s

[Sheryl]

2 brothers & a sister, 1 brother intensely training for military that guards the king (his father), other brother @ an extremely remote monastery, his 'master' tortures him to learn his lessons-buries him in the ground up to his chin as a lesson. Sister becomes the financial minister. Some have the ability to ground themselves in their power source and move objects.


**Spoiler**

King is assassinated and the monastery brother escapes the slaughter sent to kill him and becomes king. Older brother takes an unauthorized trip to save his brother @ the monastery--will not be allowed back into the military-they use a type of bird that is kind of 'dinosaurish' to fly their missions--I REALLY appreciate the groups efforts!

[Lark]

no idea, but this sounds fascinating. I am going to follow this until you find it so I can read it myself.

[Daphne]

The Emperor's Blades, Brian Staveley

I did a google search for:

fantasy sister "financial minister"

and this book came up with the second link. Good job with the details -- that makes it easier to find.

[Sheryl]

EUREKA!! I can't tell you how glad I am to have it...couldn't check for sequel. I Googled other things...loved this book..really well written...Bravo!

[Sheryl]

PS I don't know how to move this to "solved"...can you help me with this?? Again, thank you, thank you!