The Chosen (Council of Shadows Series, Book One)

In the ancient land of NeaVall, things have changed since the Dragons left. The land flourished and people prospered. Now, NeaVall has fallen into chaos. Poverty and sickness reign. The leaders do their best to make life better for everyone, but a single group continues to cause difficulty regardless of the continued strengthening of the military. Llider, a young boy whose only dream is to serve in the King's army, and Azailia, a girl in search of her parents, are thrown into the chaos. Whether they like it or not, they must fight to survive and discover the true cause of the destruction. However, a terrible secret lies beneath it all that could change everything!