In this second book inNew York Timesbestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale’s beloved YA fantasy series Books of Bayern,the fire could save Enna . . . or destroy her.

Enna’s brother, Leifer, has found the secret to an extraordinary power–to make fire without a spark. It’s an ability that could be used for good . . . if he can control it. But Enna can’t decide if it’s a power she wants for herself, or one that should be extinguished forever.

When their home country of Bayern goes to war, the choice becomes unbearable. Enna never imagined the warm, life-giving energy of fire could destroy anything she loves, but now she must try to save Bayern and herself before fire consumes her entirely.