Emberborn: Shadows of Ash

by Katy Morris

Lyra has always felt different. Born with a spark of Emberborn magic that refuses to be tamed, she has hidden her power, fearing what the world, and even her own family, might think. But when she is accepted into the prestigious Ember Academy, her life changes forever.

The Academy promises mastery, knowledge, and recognition, yet beneath its grand halls lies a world of trials, secrets, and rivalries. Lyra must face dangerous tests that push her magic, her courage, and her resolve to the limit. As she hones her control over fire and learns the legacy of the Emberborn, she discovers that true power is more than skill; it is responsibility, strategy, and the ability to confront fears no one else can see.

But mastery comes at a cost. Hidden watchers, jealous rivals, and mysterious forces outside the Academy are beginning to take notice of Lyra, and the path ahead is as perilous as it is promising. Will she rise as a true Emberborn, or will the weight of power consume her before she even has a chance to claim it?

A spellbinding YA fantasy filled with magic, mystery, and adventure, Trials of Flame is the first installment in a thrilling new series about courage, legacy, and discovering the fire within.

151 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 1, 2025