A Consuming Fire

In this dark young adult fantasy, a girl vows to kill a god after her sister is unjustly slain by his hand. Anya Astraea volunteers to make a journey to visit the god of the mountain, but she has no intention of giving anything more to him or letting any other girl do so ever again.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2022
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

In this captivating dark young adult fantasy, "Uprooted" intertwines with "The Grace Year" to transport readers to an alternate historical Britain, where a young girl embarks on a quest for vengeance against a god after witnessing the unjust murder of her sister. Weatherell girls, raised in the isolated forest village every eighteen years, are destined to offer their lives as sacrifices to the mountain god. However, spirited Ilva Astraea, unlike her twin sister Anya, willingly volunteers to fulfill this duty. Left behind, Anya is consumed with grief and prayer, desperately hoping for her sister's safe return. Tragically, her prayers go unanswered, leaving her with no choice but to embark on a perilous journey to confront the god of the mountain.

Unlike her sister, Anya's motives are far from selfless. She has no intention of offering any further sacrifices or allowing any other girl to suffer the same fate. Her mission is clear: to seek revenge and destroy the god who took her sister's life. With determination and a fierce spirit, Anya sets out on a perilous journey that tests her physical and emotional limits. Along the way, she encounters various challenges and obstacles, including treacherous terrain, mythical creatures, and powerful forces that oppose her.

As she delves deeper into the mysteries of the mountain and the god's motives, Anya begins to question her own beliefs and values. She confronts the hypocrisy and corruption of the religious institutions that have controlled her village for generations and realizes the true cost of sacrifice. Through her journey, Anya learns to embrace her own strength and resilience and discovers the power of forgiveness and redemption.

"Uprooted" and "The Grace Year" blend together seamlessly, creating a rich and immersive fantasy world that explores themes of love, sacrifice, vengeance, and the search for meaning. With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and vivid prose, this book will captivate readers of all ages who are looking for a thrilling and thought-provoking adventure.

Weight: 503g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781665902700