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Worlds Unraveled

Gods and monsters leave only hints of their long-dormant powers, but in these tales, uncovering these long-hidden pasts may be the only way forward. 

The Fantasy Book Club - Gods and monsters, dragons and magic... It's just fiction, right? Fiona, an antisocial student-librarian isn't convinced that's true. Turns out, belief in magic is all it takes to make you a target, but believing in others is the only way to survive.
in a funny coincidence, I actually got the first book of this series at a con and ended up reading the whole thing before it's application even came in!! very fun story, Fiona is a very excellent protagonist. 

Makar - Ten years after their nation is conquered by a theocratic empire, the last survivors of the Makar dynasty struggle to find their new place in the world. After a failed rebellion, where do they belong? Maybe the past has the answers they seek.

Burn - The world of man is now a dense forest and its protector, the Vigil, disappeared almost 20 years ago. What started as a simple journey home for Conrad becomes a dangerous adventure to save themselves and possibly what's left of mankind.

Light within Shadow - Lysandra's quaint village is peaceful, protected from the nearby monster-infested woods by fighters who wield the power of the elements. But her quest to regain her lost memory pits her against old gods, and brings peril for everyone.

TRANSCRIPT:
panel 1: Saturnina stands, horrified, her hands covering her mouth. She looks to the side when Chaar (off-screen) starts: "it-"
panel 2: Chaar stands, hunched over, the weight of everything that's been going on weighing heavily on her. Chaar: "It's all my fault.. that thing.. it- she- was Rena, the maid.. and I.." We can't see Chaar's face.
panel 3: Saturnina reaches towards Chaar. Saturnina: "Chaar?" Chaar continues mumbling: "All of it... my fault..." Their father, standing by their mother's chair, yells: "Nina! Rose!" He;s holding a purple crystal in his hand.
panel 4: Saturnina pulls her hand back as Nabil continues (off-screen): "Get in the circle- we're evacuating to Tenobia NOW."
panel 5: He looks towards their mom who is, evidently, still alive. Nabil: "The medi-mages may be able to save her, but only if we go NOW."
panel 6: Nina grabs Chaar's arm and starts to pull her. Nina: "C'mon Chaar."
panel 7: Chaar pulls her arm away suddenly, surprising Saturnina.
panel 8: Nina glares at Chaar as she says: "I- I'm staying..." We still can't see Chaar's face.