A powerful imposter. A land torn by war. Their only hope-a child born in innocence.
And Iris has killed him.
Iris is a frightened girl thrust into a foreign world by her own terrible mistake.
Besaun is Crown Prince of the Fire Empire who would rather tinker than assume the throne.
Both are fated to save the world.
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Iris knows little of her past and less of her heritage, but she knows Fire. It whispers to her, leaping at her urging, delighting her eyes.
But then, fire takes everything from her, and she learns her bloodline’s terrible secret.
Her terrible secret.
Because of her, the world is dying.
But there is hope for them all, if she can face her deepest fear.
If she can master the fire.
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To Bind Fire is book one of Empire of Ash and Song series! Perfect for fans of the faith themes of the Chronicles of Narnia, the powerful writing style of A Court of Thorns and Roses, and the clean sweet romance of Caraval!
Artist credit-Nate Phillbrick
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Here's what readers are saying about To Bind Fire
"Cover? Stunning. Story? EVEN MORE SO. Fantasy anything is a favorite and this was AMAZING. The characters and their conflicts, the world building, and the pacing throughout.. never a dull moment or lull."
- Stephanie, Goodreads
"5 STAAARSSSS!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I ABSOLUTELY LOOOVED this book. It gave me MAJOR Narñia and Throne of Glass vibes for sure! It was refreshing reading a straight fantasy book for a change! Dragons in there as well! There was a bit of romance but it is a YA Christian fantasy and it was well written! I tend to lean more to fantasy with dark romance and this was a great addition to my list of books I love! ❤️🥺"
- Clarissa, Goodreads
"I’m finished! And I’m sad. Sad that I have to wait to read more.
The world building, the character development, it was fantastic. I was pulled into this book and didn’t want to put it down and I really didn’t want it to end.
Carlson has written a beautiful story. One that captures the imagination and brings characters to life."
-Valerie, Goodreads
"With a stunning cover and intriguing synopsis that drew me in immediately, I knew I was in for a fun ride! This is the author’s debut novel and indie published, both things making me hesitant. I admit I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this book had me hooked from the very first sentence! I laughed, I carried, I screamed, I felt every emotion known to mankind!
If you were looking for a gripping, clean, action packed fantasy that will immediately skyrocket to the top of your favorites list, then this is the book for you!"
- Jordan, Goodreads
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Artist Credit: Nate Philbrick
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