The Calling Series by L.C. Pye

Answering the calling may be the last thing she does.For thirty years, the people of Landore have been segregated by the five callings, living in disunity and isolation.But for 18-year-old Talia Caffrey choosing one of the five is her hope at finding a place in a society that has rejected her. When her best friend, Jules, is kidnapped on the eve of her calling ceremony, everything changes. She walks away from her chance at belonging, becoming a fugitive who must hide her true self... moreAnswering the calling may be the last thing she does.For thirty years, the people of Landore have been segregated by the five callings, living in disunity and isolation.But for 18-year-old Talia Caffrey choosing one of the five is her hope at finding a place in a society that has rejected her. When her best friend, Jules, is kidnapped on the eve of her calling ceremony, everything changes. She walks away from her chance at belonging, becoming a fugitive who must hide her true self.Talia’s life becomes even more complicated when she encounters seven strangers who challenge everything she has ever known. Making her realize that there are more secrets in her kingdom than the ones she carries. And when one hostile but attractive member of the group becomes determined to uncover her secrets, she must hide more of herself to stay safe.Will Talia be able to find Jules? Will she be able to return home after becoming a fugitive? Will she ever find her place to belong?Perfect for fans of The Selection, Divergent, and The Remnant Chronicles. Get swept away in a coming-of-age story filled with secrets, adventure, and a clean slow-burn romance. less

There is more to be discovered in The Finding, the sequel to the best-selling YA fantasy novel The Calling. Uncovering the truth might be more than they bargained for.Outcast turned princess, Talia may not be subject to the calling anymore, but her fate is no longer her own.King Madden’s plans to turn her into the lost princess will cost Talia more than her freedom... moreThere is more to be discovered in The Finding, the sequel to the best-selling YA fantasy novel The Calling. Uncovering the truth might be more than they bargained for.Outcast turned princess, Talia may not be subject to the calling anymore, but her fate is no longer her own.King Madden’s plans to turn her into the lost princess will cost Talia more than her freedom. With no one to turn to and the king threatening to beat her into submission, Talia needs to decide how much she is willing to sacrifice. But will it be enough?Thief turned warrior, Raph spent the past seven years running from his past and making amends for his failings, but now he must confront his demons head-on. Saving the kidnapped women was the start to uncovering what the king was up to. Using old contacts, Raph and his comrades work to unravel the king's plans, and do whatever it takes to stop them. But old acquaintances change everything, and Raph must choose whether he will follow his heart or the mission.Trigger Warnings:-Death/Murder-Violence (whipping)-Mild Gore (not too descriptive)-Attempted kidnapping less