The Bone Fire

Set in the aftermath of a violent revolution in Eastern Europe, "The Bone Fire" follows thirteen-year-old Emma as she is taken in by a mysterious grandmother after her parents' death. As Emma learns her family's secrets and the grandmother's magical abilities, she navigates a world filled with political tension, suspicion, and the possibility of true freedom through enchantment. This political Gothic novel weaves elements of fairy tale wonder with a suspenseful exploration of family, power, and resistance.