Inferno's Heir By Tiffany Wang

In Ember and Ash, a mesmerizing debut fantasy, Teia Carthan finds herself at a perilous crossroads, caught between her dangerous past and an uncertain future. With her parents gone and her life constantly threatened by her ruthless half-brother Jura, the soon-to-be king of Erisia, Teia has learned to abandon her morals in a desperate bid for survival. Gifted with rare control over two elements, she is both feared and reviled, marking her as an outsider in a kingdom that seeks to destroy her.

As Jura intensifies his campaign to crush the rebellion threatening the monarchy, Teia sees a glimmer of hope: infiltrate the rebels, betray them to her brother, and secure her own safety. But when she meets the rebellion’s vibrant members, she is drawn into their cause, forming bonds that challenge her deeply ingrained beliefs.

As she gains their trust and friendship, Teia grapples with the possibility that the rebels may be fighting for the right reasons. What if the Golden Palace, the symbol of her family’s power, should indeed be torn down? Torn between self-preservation and newfound loyalty, Teia begins to question her true desires: Could she rise to power herself and become the change she seeks?

Ember and Ash is a fantastical romp filled with intrigue, suspense, and a fiery journey of self-discovery, where playing with fire may lead to both redemption and ruin.