Preda Vozia, told repeatedly that her voice was dangerous, barely spoke as a child. Now she needs to unleash the power of her voice if her people are to survive in peace.The planet Vaka stands on the edge of war with a radical group named the Soundless. Preda and her guardian Will aim to unite the islands to fight back. Doing so takes sharing power with the now feral people living on man-made islands throughout Vaka. But can she convince the governing council that her path is the best to take?Soundless Rising is the second book in the epic romantic science fiction series Guardians of Vaka, by Carolyn Gross. Follow the adventures of the young heroine Preda who knew as a child that those around her faced consequences any time she spoke. Now Preda must use that power to manipulate others with her voice to keep her people free. Can she find her place in the world in time?