Brightly Woven

Recommended by a patron, Brightly Woven by Alexandra Bracken is a fantasy tale of wizardry and magic. In Sydelle's small mountain village, it's hasn't rained since she was a small child, until young wizard Wayland North comes and ends the drought. As his payment, he requests Sydelle accompany him as he travels to the capital where he hopes to prevent a devastating war with neighboring countries. Sydelle has the rare ability to repair North's cloaks with out destroying their magic, but Sydelle suspects there are other reasons he took her. As they travel, Sydelle learns more about North's mysterious illness, the world of wizards, and her own great powers. Of course, there is also a developing romance between the two. While there is a nice ending, some things are left unanswered, leaving many hoping for a sequel. I personally like that it can stand alone.  A great choice for fans of Kristin Cashore and Tamora Pierce.