Fyrian’s Fire
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Product Details
Publisher: Girl Friday Books
Release Date: June 7, 2022
Formats: Paperback, Ebook
ISBN: PB: 978-1-954854-43-7; EB: 978-1-954854-44-4
Page Count: 356
Book 1: The Fate of Glademont
Emily H. Jeffries
“Fyrian’s Fire is a thrilling debut. The characters are not only interesting but unique, and the story line is woven with delightful elements of the fantastical. Excited to see more from Emily!” —Lauren H. Brandenburg, Carol Award–winning author of The Death of Mungo Blackwell and The Books of the Gardener series
When Tess commits a grievous error, siege befalls her land—a siege only Tess’s magic can end.
The week of her wedding, Lady Tessamine Canyon is jilted by her betrothed, Prince Linden. Left utterly humiliated, Tess betrays a tightly guarded secret to an enemy spy—a decision that throws the Dione of Glademont into chaos. Hunted by bloodthirsty mercenaries, Tess flees into the Hinge Forest. There, with the help of a wild owl and a two-hundred-year-old bear, Tess begins to unlock the forgotten mysteries of her people.
Deep in the woods, the spirit of a long-dead dryad awaits the next thane of a fierce weapon. To Tess’s amazement, it is she who is called to master the weapon’s power and save Glademont from an impending war.
When a surprising turn of events reunites Tess with Linden—the prince who called off their engagement—Tess must swallow her pride and join forces with him. But even if Tess can rescue her people, will that be enough to forgive her treason? Armed with a fiery magic, Tess is forced to make an impossible choice, one that might seal her fate as the next thane—but forever extinguish any chance at following her heart.
About the Author
Emily H. Jeffries is a theology teacher and speaker with bachelor’s degrees in drama and religious studies from the University of Virginia and a master’s in sacred theology from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC, where most of her classmates were wizards—that is, friars. She loves wandering through forests and cathedrals, and her hidden magical abilities include performing improv comedy, evading cardiovascular activity, and singing all of Les Misérables from memory. As the reader may have guessed, Emily is also an enthusiast for the animal kingdom, particularly that of the avian variety. Her favorite stories are the timeless tales which remind us that the human soul is on an adventure, and home is just beyond the next ridge. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, two children, and a failing veggie patch.
Visit the author’s website at emilyhjeffries.com
Reviews
Winner, Debut: Realm Awards 2020
Silver Medal: Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards 2020
Winner: IndieBRAG Medallion 2019
Finalist: The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2019
“Imagine bits of Narnia and Redwall swirling together in and out of the life of a proud princess who becomes a reluctant heroine. Altogether a delightful moral tale.”
—Christine Norvell, educator and senior contributor, The Imaginative Conservative
“I haven’t been this delighted with YA fantasy since I don’t know when. Not only was Fyrian’s Fire refreshingly devoid of any PG-13 material; it is also just plain good. Jeffries’s prose is comfortable and warm, much like a certain bear. She gives her characters incredible vibrancy—each has his or her own unique voice.” —Adelaide Thorne, author of the Whitewashed trilogy
“This book is just the sweetest and most adorable book ever...The story is well written and super engaging. The characters are colorful and memorable, and what I liked even more about it was the message behind the story! It is everything a good clean YA book should be. I highly recommend it! Can’t wait to read Emily’s future books.” —Breny Maurtua, author and Christian book reviewer at Breny and Books
“It’s hard to believe that Fyrian’s Fire is this author’s first novel...The story is enchanting, engaging, and beautifully written. It engaged my daughters and me right away and kept us wanting to read more! We were swept away to another land and time, taken away from the ordinary into something exciting and beautiful…We can’t wait to read the upcoming sequel!” —Amazon reviewer