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Firelight: Noelle
Noelle is the first in a series of fantasy novels set in the world of the occult in present-day New York City. The story begins in Louisiana, where Noelle, an orphan fairy, is raised as a human. Noelle lives a normal life until she spontaneously flies while playing on the catwalk at a Nutcracker rehearsal. Teenaged Noelle's life becomes more complicated when she discovers she cannot kiss her boyfriend without disastrous consequences. Noelle is blessed with a fairy’s otherworldly beauty, but she morphs into a foul-mouthed wiseass after spending her college years dateless due to her flammability issue. After college, Noelle moves to New York to locate her father's family, discover who she is, and determine if there is someone anywhere she can love without setting the world on fire.
Once she arrives in New York, Noelle is immediately kidnapped by a High Lord of the mega-wealthy Dalca tribe. She is then drafted into the war between three rival Fae tribes – the Dalca, the Grendel, and Noelle’s tribe, the Cielon. The Dalca are the robber barons of the occult world - Black Rock for fairies. They are immune to Noelle’s powers – sex with a Dalca doesn’t ignite an external explosion. The Grendel were expelled from the Dalca tribe in the early 1900s because their reckless gambling endangered the Corporation. The third tribe, the Cielon, are artists, gifted with the storybook fairy powers of flying, fire starting, calling down the rain, and zapping. The Cielon have another gift that should make them the most powerful tribe, but it has turned them into prey. They are long-lived and the only tribe that hasn’t lost its fertility, allowing them to give birth to long-lived magical children.
Once she arrives in New York, Noelle is immediately kidnapped by a High Lord of the mega-wealthy Dalca tribe. She is then drafted into the war between three rival Fae tribes – the Dalca, the Grendel, and Noelle’s tribe, the Cielon. The Dalca are the robber barons of the occult world - Black Rock for fairies. They are immune to Noelle’s powers – sex with a Dalca doesn’t ignite an external explosion. The Grendel were expelled from the Dalca tribe in the early 1900s because their reckless gambling endangered the Corporation. The third tribe, the Cielon, are artists, gifted with the storybook fairy powers of flying, fire starting, calling down the rain, and zapping. The Cielon have another gift that should make them the most powerful tribe, but it has turned them into prey. They are long-lived and the only tribe that hasn’t lost its fertility, allowing them to give birth to long-lived magical children.
360 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 2, 2025
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About the author
Wendy R. Williams
20 books34 followersWendy R. Williams is the editor of www.newyorkcool.com. Williams is also a playwright; three of her plays have been produced Off-Broadway in New York City. Wendy's screenplay "Hit Girl" was awarded honorable mention in the 2020 Screenplay Festival. "Texas Toast" was previously a finalist at the Moondance Film Festival.
"Murder at the Top of the Stairs: A Caleigh O'Neill Story" is the first in a series of international crime novels set in the implausible but true intersections between Eastern European crime lords and global mega-rich society. The second in the series, "Murder in Mallorca," was published on Amazon in February of 2021. The third book in the series, "Murder in the Leeward Islands," was published in the summer of 2021. Book four of the series, "Murder in Windsor," was published in February of 2022. Book Five and the final (maybe?) book in the series will be published in July 2022
Wendy previously published a series of tween novels. "The Big Apple Posse: Escape From New York" is the first in a series of Teen Action Adventure novels. The second book, "Escape from New Orleans," and the third book, "The Big Apple Posse: Escape From Los Angeles," are all for sale at Amazon.com. "The Big Apple Posse Trilogy" is the omnibus edition for the three "Big Apple" books. "Solange's Song," the Young Adult sequel for "The Big Apple Trilogy," is for sale on Amazon.com
"Murder at the Top of the Stairs: A Caleigh O'Neill Story" is the first in a series of international crime novels set in the implausible but true intersections between Eastern European crime lords and global mega-rich society. The second in the series, "Murder in Mallorca," was published on Amazon in February of 2021. The third book in the series, "Murder in the Leeward Islands," was published in the summer of 2021. Book four of the series, "Murder in Windsor," was published in February of 2022. Book Five and the final (maybe?) book in the series will be published in July 2022
Wendy previously published a series of tween novels. "The Big Apple Posse: Escape From New York" is the first in a series of Teen Action Adventure novels. The second book, "Escape from New Orleans," and the third book, "The Big Apple Posse: Escape From Los Angeles," are all for sale at Amazon.com. "The Big Apple Posse Trilogy" is the omnibus edition for the three "Big Apple" books. "Solange's Song," the Young Adult sequel for "The Big Apple Trilogy," is for sale on Amazon.com
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December 23, 2025
This is a very fun read!!! I can't believe it doesn't have thousands of 5 star reviews.
February 12, 2026
Firelight: Noelle pulls you in quietly at first… and then refuses to let go.
Wendy R Williams creates a world that feels intimate yet layered with mystery, where emotion carries as much weight as the unfolding story. Noelle is the kind of protagonist you don’t just read about you feel alongside her. Her strength isn’t loud or overplayed; it’s human, tested, and deeply relatable.
What stood out most was the atmosphere. There’s a steady glow beneath the narrative tension, vulnerability, and a sense that something meaningful is always just beneath the surface. The pacing allows the emotional stakes to build naturally, making every turning point feel earned.
If you enjoy character-driven fantasy with heart, depth, and a story that lingers after the final page, this is a strong start to a promising series.
I’m genuinely looking forward to seeing where The Firelight Tales goes next.
Wendy R Williams creates a world that feels intimate yet layered with mystery, where emotion carries as much weight as the unfolding story. Noelle is the kind of protagonist you don’t just read about you feel alongside her. Her strength isn’t loud or overplayed; it’s human, tested, and deeply relatable.
What stood out most was the atmosphere. There’s a steady glow beneath the narrative tension, vulnerability, and a sense that something meaningful is always just beneath the surface. The pacing allows the emotional stakes to build naturally, making every turning point feel earned.
If you enjoy character-driven fantasy with heart, depth, and a story that lingers after the final page, this is a strong start to a promising series.
I’m genuinely looking forward to seeing where The Firelight Tales goes next.
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March 5, 2026
Minor spoilers that could probably be guessed from the book description included. The book started off really well, but once the main character got to New York the pacing got really weird. I loved seeing the integration of Cajun culture in the early chapters, and the world building was very interesting and unique. The introduction of the love interest and descriptions of their relationship were very odd to me. I’m invested enough to finish the book and probably read the next one, but I’m not seeking it out immediately either.
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March 3, 2026
duped by a pretty cover yet again...... this feels like a 12 y/o wrote it and is in desperate need of a review by an editor....
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