Kindling

In Traci Chee's standalone fantasy, set in a war-torn world where the use of elite, magic-wielding teenage soldiers—known as kindlings—has been outlawed, seven former warriors grapple with their shattered identities in search of purpose. As violence continues to threaten their village, these kindlings prepare for one last battle, confronting their past traumas and the haunting memories of a war that changed them forever. Chee’s evocative storytelling invites listeners into a poignant journey of redemption and resilience as they fight to reclaim their lost futures.