The Godchild Saga, Book Two: The Iceborne Spire

Casandra survived the depths of Siren's Hollow and claimed the Crystal of Tides, but her quest has only begun. Now, the gods demand she venture into the frozen wasteland of Rodavia to retrieve the Crystal of Ice from the legendary Iceborne Spire—a tower of ancient ice rising from the barren plains, where no traveler has ever returned from.
Accompanied by Prince Alaric and the thief Davon, Casandra faces a journey that will test her to the breaking point. Brutal storms, bone-crushing cold, and an endless expanse of white threaten to claim her life at every turn. But the frozen north is not her only enemy. In the shadows, a predator stalks her footsteps, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
Back in Leinad, a different kind of danger takes root. While Casandra battles the elements far from home, someone close to her is weaving a web of lies—framing the innocent, feeding secrets to the enemy, and tightening a noose that will change everything when she returns.
Discovery and growth demand sacrifice. The north demands endurance. And when Casandra finally comes home, she will discover that some betrayals cut deeper than any winter wind.