We Are the Fire

Set in the harsh land of Vesimaa, this compelling fantasy follows Pran and Oksana, two children taken from their homeland and forced to serve as magical fire-wielding soldiers under a brutal emperor. As they navigate the dangers of their oppressive world, their differing hopes for rebellion and peace challenge their bond, leading them to confront whether they must become monsters to fight monsters. With a gripping blend of heartbreak and action, this debut novel explores themes of resistance and sacrifice in a vividly imagined setting.