Ignite the Sun - by Hanna Howard

About the Book

Sixteen-year-old Siria Nightingale has never seen the sun. The light is dangerous, according to Queen Iyzabel, a witch who shrouded the kingdom in shadow. But what Siria discovers at the Choosing Ball sends her on a quest that could bring back the Light ... or doom the kingdom to shadow forever.

Book Synopsis

Once upon a time, there was something called the sun ... In a kingdom ruled by a witch, the sun is just part of a legend about Light-filled days of old. But now Siria Nightingale is headed to the heart of the darkness to try and restore the Light--or lose everything trying.

Sixteen-year-old Siria Nightingale has never seen the sun. That's because Queen Iyzabel shrouded the kingdom in shadow upon her ascent to the throne, with claims it would protect her subjects from the dangerous Light.

The Darkness has always left Siria uneasy, and part of her still longs for the stories of the Light-filled days she once listened to alongside her best friend Linden, told in secret by Linden's grandfather. But Siria's need to please her strict and demanding parents means embracing the dark and heading to the royal city--the very center of Queen Izybel's power--for a chance at a coveted placement at court. And what Siria discovers at the Choosing Ball sends her on a quest toward the last vestiges of Light, alongside a ragtag group of rebels who could help her restore the sun ... or doom the kingdom to shadow forever.

Ignite the Sun is:

• A YA fantasy adventure that is exciting and unique
• An allegorical exploration of the struggle with anxiety and depression
• Perfect for readers 13 and up
• A great gift for Christmas, birthday, or other gift giving holidays of young adult readers
• A good book club pick or cozy winter read

Review Quotes

An absorbing tale of triumph and self-discovery.--Kirkus Reviews

Fantasy lovers will enjoy this tale of family, conflict, and finding out where in the world one might truly belong ... This well-paced fantasy will leave readers hoping for a second book to continue the saga.--School Library Journal

Hanna Howard's debut sparkles like sunbeams across deep water, putting a literal spin on 'light vs dark' while breathing fresh life into banshees, witches, and nymphs. With imaginative world building, enchantingly bold magic, and a compelling pace, it's an adventure worthy of any fairy tale enthusiast's bookshelf.--A.G. Howard, #1 NYT and INTL bestselling author of The Splintered Series

How do you ignite the sun in a world teeming with darkness? Howard explores the answer in this lyrical fairy tale that feels at once familiar and fresh. Her innovative world is filled with fascinating characters that will stick in your heart long after you turn the final page. A vivid story, beautifully told.--Joanna Ruth Meyer, acclaimed author of Echo North and Beyond the Shadowed Earth

Original, deftly crafted, and fully entertaining.--Midwest Book Review