Chosen Champion

A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with the transition into adulthood and the heavy pressure of meeting family or societal expectations. It speaks directly to the moment a young person realizes that their personal desires might conflict with what is right for the community or the world at large. Vi Solaris is a Crown Princess who must choose between the comfort of her home and a dangerous quest to stop a looming apocalypse. Through her journey, the book explores themes of self sacrifice, the complexity of fate, and the courage required to forge one's own path despite being 'chosen.' It is a sophisticated high fantasy suitable for older teens who are ready for romantic subplots, high stakes action, and moral dilemmas. It serves as a powerful mirror for those learning to balance their emerging independence with their responsibilities to others.