The Ashes of My Many Lives Series by Chad J. Maske

Aurora has always been different. She was marked from birth as an Elite and born with an additional skill that allows her, a phoenix, to take human form as naturally as breathing. Now, after five years of living with a cult that worships her kind, learning the local tongue and culture, it's time to spread her wings and venture out where few of her kind have been before... moreAurora has always been different. She was marked from birth as an Elite and born with an additional skill that allows her, a phoenix, to take human form as naturally as breathing. Now, after five years of living with a cult that worships her kind, learning the local tongue and culture, it's time to spread her wings and venture out where few of her kind have been before. Filled with tales of the city, the lands beyond, and other fantastical creatures, she yearns to see it all and start a life unlike any other phoenix. But Aurora must remain cautious, for phoenix feathers are powerful, rare ingredients, even from one as young as her. The young phoenix must blend in, lest she end up in a cage. Elite Born is a slow-burn, slice of life story with elements of LitRPG and F/F romance included. less

After two years, Aurora has returned. While the phoenix finds herself within the familiar lands of the Glimmering Sands, she is far from any place she recognizes and must deal with the consequences of what happened. Aurora quickly encounters a group of people running from the oppressive culture of one of the desert's many city-states, looking to start a new life... moreAfter two years, Aurora has returned. While the phoenix finds herself within the familiar lands of the Glimmering Sands, she is far from any place she recognizes and must deal with the consequences of what happened. Aurora quickly encounters a group of people running from the oppressive culture of one of the desert's many city-states, looking to start a new life. Can she help them find their place in the world? Will she overcome her issues and return to Sahket to face what she missed over the past two years? Reborn Elite is a slow-burn, slice of life story with elements of LitRPG and F/F romance included. less

Aurora’s enemies have gone silent. Disappeared into the sands, and all leads have gone cold. A summons from the sultan threatens to upset the life she is building as her frustration over the gang grows. Not knowing what else to do, Aurora and her party join an expedition into a higher-level zone to investigate why monsters are leaving their natural habitats. There is no doubt the gang and its backers will return, and she aims to be ready when they do... moreAurora’s enemies have gone silent. Disappeared into the sands, and all leads have gone cold. A summons from the sultan threatens to upset the life she is building as her frustration over the gang grows. Not knowing what else to do, Aurora and her party join an expedition into a higher-level zone to investigate why monsters are leaving their natural habitats. There is no doubt the gang and its backers will return, and she aims to be ready when they do. The only question is when, and will she be ready? Elite Ascent is a slow-burn, slice of life story with elements of LitRPG, Fantasy, Adventure, and F/F Romance. less