Aster of Warhaven

In Aster's family, war is their love language. So when her mom leaves her newborn at the doorstep of the most notorious band of mercenaries and disappears without a trace, no one bats an eye. Sixteen years later, Aster is a bit salty. Is sending a Speakowl every once in a while too much to ask? Aster's mom had to up and vanish, leaving her with nothing but high expectations and low self-esteem.

Well, except for the armor. The Magic Armor of Light, bequeathed to her via a note from one of her cousins telling her she'd better come fetch it or else she won't become the best female warrior in history, thus crushing her mother's dreams. Aster is deep in the throes of teen rebellion when she heads out on her first real job as an ordained mercenary. She's got the wind in her brigandine and she's not looking back. Her first mission: Rescue a princess. How hard could it be? But more than just a princess is gone. Aster teams up with Fury, a notorious local thief, and discovers girls are disappearing all over the kingdom. The threat is bigger than either of them could've imagined. It's starting to look like her mother's armor might be the only path to success. For Aster and the girls.

Aster must decide: Accept the legacy that abandoned her or face failing forever at the one thing she's ever been good at.