Wolfblade by Jennifer Fallon: The Hythrun Chronicles 1
This is an awesome book I loved it to pieces, the characters were well crafted and it was extremely compelling and despite my very busy lifestyle at the moment it got me hooked time and time again, only to be put down when I could barely read the words cause I was so tired.

What's it about? Well its a sort of prequel to the Medalon series but not set in Medalon at all so we get to see a different perspective of the world created in the first series. Brak makes another appearance for all the fans ;) It details Mara Wolfblade, sister to the current ruler of Hythria and her plight as being made a comodity in trade - but Mara has a smart head on her shoulders and she wont be told anything, that and her dwarf court'esa is their to guide her as well.

As per usual Fallon has done an excellent job though be warned deaths do occur and they are sad! And treachary, lots of treachary! Have I put you on your toes? Or completely spoiled it :p ENJOY!