Ashen

In this captivating YA retelling of Cinderella, Lizbete, a young girl unable to generate her own body heat, survives in a tavern kitchen while evading suspicion from the villagers. Longing for the mayor’s son, Brynar, her life takes a perilous turn when earthquakes ravage her town, and she becomes the scapegoat for the disaster. Seeking refuge in the treacherous caverns of Ash Mountain, she uncovers others like herself and a looming danger tied to the quakes. With the First Frost festival approaching, Lizbete must confront her fears and rally the town before it's too late.