Aaliya Reiner is made of strong stuff. However when her mother passes on, she seems to get rid of her hold on life. Points don’t seem to get better with her sister, Maddalena, who’s estranged and experiencing the benefits that come in a relationship of power and opulence.Aaliya uses refuge in a passionate and hidden romance, hoping to fill the void left by her mother’s loss of life. But desire could be deadly as well as the kingdom of Traegos is becoming a dangerous place. When the dark internet of politics and power starts to ensnare the kingdom’s inhabitants, choice and chance collide leaving Aaliya with only 1 option left to survive. The River and the Ravages is definitely a tale of identification and freedom, tragedy and betrayal. It’s a book about commitment to oneself, one’s family and one’s history, and how occasionally, certain types of commitment can do even more harm than great.The River as well as the Ravages is the start of a gripping fantasy trilogy.