Teenage Fire’s beauty is mesmerizing, but the cruelty of her monster father, whose powers enabled him to manipulate and murder with ease, has shadowed her life. Being a monster is what makes Fire so irresistible, and also so hated. Now the royal family has asked that she use the powers that she loathes—for fear of what she might become—to help the kingdom. The Dells is under the leadership of a young king striving to stabilize the land with the support (and often leadership) of his siblings. Being invited into the royal family’s circle of trust is both tantalizing and frightening for Fire, especially since Prince Brigan, head of the army, seems to have nothing but contempt for her. Fans of Kristin Cashore’s Graceling (Harcourt, 2008) will relish this companion story, which is set in an earlier time and a neighboring kingdom. Many readers new to this author’s work will seek out that first book after reading Fire , which again features an original premise, a strong female protagonist, stellar storytelling, and a satisfying love story that unfolds amidst action and political intrigue. (Age 13 and older)

A breathtaking, marvelous Graceling Realm book from New York Times bestselling author Kristin Cashore.

It is not a peaceful time in the Dells. In King City, the young King Nash is clinging to the throne, while rebel lords in the north and south build armies to unseat him. War is coming. And the mountains and forest are filled with spies and thieves. This is where Fire lives, a girl whose beauty is impossibly irresistible and who can control the minds of everyone around her. Exquisitely romantic, this companion to the highly praised Graceling has an entirely new cast of characters, save for one person who plays a pivotal role in both books. You don't need to have read Graceling to love Fire. But if you haven't, you'll be dying to read it next. This edition includes an article by and an interview with the author. 

Look for Kristin Cashore's highly-anticipated return to the Graceling Realm, Winterkeep!

“There are some books that stick with you for years, and Kristen Cashore’s Fire is one of them. Thoughtful, steamy and completely original, Fire is YA fantasy at its absolute best.”—Sabaa Tahir, author of New York Times bestselling Ember in the Ashes on Fire

* "There aren't enough words to describe how awesome this book is." —Top Pick, Romantic Times, starred review of Fire

A New York Times bestseller
YALSA, Best Fiction for Young Adults
Amelia Elizabeth Walden Book Award Winner
5 starred reviews