The Tenth Virtue: Awakening

Awakening is the first book in The Tenth Virtue series.

As an infant, a strange fire rips through Patrina's tiny home, miraculously leaving her untouched, and orphaned, until Uncle Vlad shows up to claim her, and keep her locked away.

As Patrina nears her twelfth birthday, her simple life begins to change, and she soon finds that neither she, nor those around her, are who they seem.With the help of her nanny, Miriam, and The Guide, Patrina discovers new and secret abilities at every turn. She also begins to see her uncle's true intentions.

Will Patrina be locked away forever, doing her uncle's bidding, or get away - and possibly cause a catastrophe like her ancestors?