Call of Kythshire by Missy Sheldrake

All her life, Azaeli Hammerfel has trained in swordplay to become a Squire so she could one day ride off on adventure with her parents, both Knights of His Majesty’s Elite. When she finally earns the honor, her name is mysteriously left off of the list for the King’s Quest. Her parents and their guild set off without her, but the straightforward quest goes awry, leaving tragedy in its wake.

Azi enlists the help of her lifelong friend Rian, who is a Mage Apprentice and the guild leader’s son. To her surprise she also makes an unlikely ally in Flit, a mysterious fairy from Kythshire who just happens to show up in her bedroom one day. Together, they work to unravel a sinister plot which threatens both the existence of Kythshire and the peace Cerion has celebrated for generations.

Call of Kythshire boasts over a dozen beautifully rendered illustrations depicting scenes from the novel.