The Collarbound

This story was very compelling. I found the mind based magic fascinating.

With rebellion in the air, Isha finds herself at the Nest. The Nest is a school for mages and a safe haven for refugees. In a tavern near the Nest, Isha meets a Collarbound named Tatters. He lets students practice their mind magic on him for a bit of coin. Isha is one of the strongest he's come across and she's only just starting her formal training. There's also something familiar about her. She has a tattoo on her face and he feels like he's seen it before.

As Isha and Tatters form a friendship and practice with each other, tensions are rising in the Nest.
With the country on the brink of war, Isha has to figure out what side she's on. The trouble is that she has strong ties to people on both sides. Either way, she will lose.

I really liked this one. The characters are great. Some I loved, others I hated. Hopefully they get what they deserve in the next book!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an early copy.