Land of the Sun Series by Linda Ling

The Land of the Sun is a continent split in two, with the technologically-advanced kingdom of Tir'Sunaa in the west, and their sworn enemies, the magical kingdom of Elvarue in the east. Ten years ago, the Queen of Tir'Sunaa tore her family and nation apart when she disappeared with her firstborn, the Crown Prince, and returned to the land of her birth, Elvarue. Now, eighteen year old Princess Faelyn has received a desperate plea for help - her mother and brother are in mortal danger... moreThe Land of the Sun is a continent split in two, with the technologically-advanced kingdom of Tir'Sunaa in the west, and their sworn enemies, the magical kingdom of Elvarue in the east. Ten years ago, the Queen of Tir'Sunaa tore her family and nation apart when she disappeared with her firstborn, the Crown Prince, and returned to the land of her birth, Elvarue. Now, eighteen year old Princess Faelyn has received a desperate plea for help - her mother and brother are in mortal danger. The very heart of magic is in jeopardy. Haunted by frantic questions for ten long years, can Faelyn convince her father to respond to this plea? How will she survive the perilous journey to the east, to save her family and reunite with them? less

In Elvarue, the land of magic, Faelyn begins a new path learning to harness her inborn magical powers. Amidst her training to be a Mage, she contends with her feelings for Khare, a jealous rival and an unexpected suitor. Terrible danger stalks her in the form of Cerberus, as he believes her to be the prophesied Child of Enlightenment. Through his agents, he continues to plant the seeds of chaos against Elvarue in his plans to bring down the heart of human magic... moreIn Elvarue, the land of magic, Faelyn begins a new path learning to harness her inborn magical powers. Amidst her training to be a Mage, she contends with her feelings for Khare, a jealous rival and an unexpected suitor. Terrible danger stalks her in the form of Cerberus, as he believes her to be the prophesied Child of Enlightenment. Through his agents, he continues to plant the seeds of chaos against Elvarue in his plans to bring down the heart of human magic. Meanwhile, captured Fairy Winyx is given an impossible choice by a trickster Elf – be part of an experiment in a bid to fulfill an ancient prophecy or return to the Valley, but risk another Fairy being captured. Will she choose freedom or sacrifice? FORGED follows the fortunes of Faelyn, her kin and friends after the events of the first book, SUNDERED, in the trilogy about the Land of the Sun. less