Uncommon World Series by Alisha Klapheke

A dangerous romance, a stolen sister, and the mythical treasure that could change everything. The first in the Uncommon World series, Waters of Salt and Sin combines the epic setting of Game of Thrones with the humor and romance of Pirates of the Caribbean. Perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Sarah J. Maas.  To save her sister from starvation and hold on to her relationship with Calev--the high-caste friend she secretly loves--Kinneret sets out for a lost island of silver... moreA dangerous romance, a stolen sister, and the mythical treasure that could change everything. The first in the Uncommon World series, Waters of Salt and Sin combines the epic setting of Game of Thrones with the humor and romance of Pirates of the Caribbean. Perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Sarah J. Maas.  To save her sister from starvation and hold on to her relationship with Calev--the high-caste friend she secretly loves--Kinneret sets out for a lost island of silver. But when a madman enslaves her sister, Kinneret must make a deal with the local ruler: Help the leader find the island and secure the ruler's place in history. In return, the leader's fighting sailors will rescue her sister. Using Salt Magic to navigate cursed waters, Kinneret and Calev struggle to hide their taboo, caste-breaking feelings for one another, knowing if the ruler witnesses the attraction, she'll cancel the agreement. But when Calev makes a terrible mistake, Kinneret must choose between the life of her only remaining family member and saving the boy she loves from a traitor's death. *Note: This book is clean, but spicy kissing abounds. *Appropriate for 13 and up less

A journey to a foreign city, a desperate girl, and a fever spreading like wildfire. Following Waters of Salt and Sin, Uncommon Book One, Fever takes us to the Empire's capitol in the desert plains along with Calev and Avi. Despite his retinue being laid low with a fever along the road to the capitol, Calev rides on, determined to present an important document to the Empire's ruler to preserve peace in his homeland and prove his ability to become Old Farm's chairman... moreA journey to a foreign city, a desperate girl, and a fever spreading like wildfire. Following Waters of Salt and Sin, Uncommon Book One, Fever takes us to the Empire's capitol in the desert plains along with Calev and Avi. Despite his retinue being laid low with a fever along the road to the capitol, Calev rides on, determined to present an important document to the Empire's ruler to preserve peace in his homeland and prove his ability to become Old Farm's chairman. Avi, days behind him, holds a terrible secret Calev must learn before it's too late. The fever has hit Kinneret, and Avi believes only Calev can save her. less

A ruler’s young bride with a body to conceal, a mercenary bent on revenge, and the Fire magic that will alter their story forever. The Wrath and the Dawn meets Truthwitch in the second standalone, full length novel of the Uncommon World series. When her new royal husband dies at the beginning of an invasion, Seren must hide his body and use the visions the Holy Fire gives her to save the Empire from itself and its enemies... moreA ruler’s young bride with a body to conceal, a mercenary bent on revenge, and the Fire magic that will alter their story forever. The Wrath and the Dawn meets Truthwitch in the second standalone, full length novel of the Uncommon World series. When her new royal husband dies at the beginning of an invasion, Seren must hide his body and use the visions the Holy Fire gives her to save the Empire from itself and its enemies. But if the high-ranking general who hates her discovers her secret, he’ll have her put to death. When invaders slaughter Ona’s family and shatter her artist life, she joins Lucca, an experienced mercenary and her exact opposite, and heads into war. She just knows the “chanting” she can do—imposing one’s will on the world and watching it come to life—will break the invaders and give her sweet vengeance. Both want to save the Empire but with tangled histories and new passions swirling around them, their divided motivations turn a possible victory into a deadly storm. Join the battle today! *clean and appropriate for ages 13+ *spicy and slightly suggestive but nothing overt less