The Raven Ring

In this book from Wredes acclaimed Lyra fantasy series, a young woman must fight for her life while on a quest to claim a magical family heirloom Three weeks after Elerets mother is killed, the messenger arrives with the tragic news. She died far from home, succumbing to wounds sustained in battle, and Eleret must travel to reclaim her belongings. The overland journey to the city of Ciaron is treacherous, but Eleret has no fear. She straps a dagger to her leg and sets off to recover one of her mothers prized possessions: a ring etched with a raven. Though she makes it to Ciaron safely, getting home is another story. Eleret doesnt know whats special about her mothers ring, but someone wanted it badly enough to kill for it. To make it home in one piece, she must unlock the mysteries of the ring her mother died to protect.