Star Mage Exile - J J Green - Bog

A merc band on the edge of survival…
A suicidal rescue mission…
A mage in hiding…
Carina Lin is a slum brat turned merc, with a twist. She’s also a mage.
Carina would love to use her mage powers when she fights. If only life were that simple. In her part of the galaxy, mages live in fear of discovery. Slavery and torture are the best they can expect.
So when a young boy is kidnapped and Carina embarks on a suicidal mission to save his life, she faces a terrible decision. For the rescue plan to succeed, she must Cast. But if she does, it could mean the end of everything for her.
Star Mage Exile is the prequel to the dark, exciting space fantasy, Star Mage Saga.