War Mage Rising

Zsanette, formerly of the Wulfila and now a newly minted mage of the Black Tower, is in the midst of the Emperor's campaign against the neighboring kingdoms.
If that weren't enough for one young mage, she also has to contend with traitorous soldiers and her nemesis and fellow mage Bronwyn, who is trying to turn the mages against Zsanette. Beyond her personal troubles, there's a new group of blood mages who are seeking to undermine the Empire.
All this while Zsanette has to navigate a dangerous new magyk and her feelings for a certain handsome cavalry officer. It's almost too much for a young mage to handle!
Along with her friends, a not-so-inconspicuous dragon, and the ever recalcitrant Garret Walton, they have to keep the Empire from collapsing and hopefully save the day once again.
This is the spell-binding sequel to Mage Rising by Alina Jacobs!