Ziisha's Hearts: The Awakening Book One

When eighteen-year-old Lily Arcelia leaves home to attend Ziitan University, she hopes college will finally give her the chance to overcome her loneliness and discover where she belongs. Instead, her new life is disrupted when a mysterious power awakens inside her, transforming her into a dangerous, unpredictable heroine whenever trouble strikes. As strange creatures begin appearing throughout Ziicadia, Lily joins forces with a secretive fighter, a compassionate new friend, and a man displaced from another time, all of whom seem connected to the ancient legacy of Ziisha and the supernatural gifts known as Ziisha's Hearts. While learning to control the darkness within her and uncover the purpose behind her abilities, Lily must decide whether she can trust her new companions-and whether someone who has spent her life feeling powerless can become the hero others believe she is.