Flash of Fire: The Phoenix Rising Trilogy, Book 1

2019 FIRST PLACE WINNER OF THE GERTRUDE WARNER AWARD

After a disastrous science fair incident, Vivian’s parents reveal a long-held secret: fire powers run in the family, and her entire childhood was a lie.

As Vivian struggles to come to terms with her new reality, her worries shift from post-graduation plans to mastering her dangerous powers. But when her parents go missing, her world unravels. Following a trail of clues, she discovers RISE, an academy that trains demi-gods and mythical creatures in espionage to blend into the human world. Now, school isn’t about grades—it’s about surviving the fight of her life.

With the help of her best friends—a rogue god’s son and a flighty fairy—Vivian must track down her parents, prevent a war between gods and humans, and do it all without burning everything she loves to the ground.

Flash of Fire is a fast-paced journey filled with magic, myth, and a fierce heroine. A reluctant hero, found family, and a world-changing mission, Vivian’s adventure proves that when worlds collide, belief is the key to unlocking the impossible.

One girl. One hidden truth. And enough fire to ignite a world—prepare for a story that will burn bright and never let go.

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Release date

Audiobook: April 2, 2025