Girl of Fire

Berona's Quest

by Gabrielle Mathieu

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Pub Date Nov 03 2019 | Archive Date Oct 31 2019

Sci Fi & Fantasy | Teens & YA

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Description

Eighteen-year-old Berona only wants to roam free in the hills while she daydreams of a suitor who would dance with her—until the night the Water Demon hunts her down. To save her family from the Demon’s threats, she flees with a heretic magician convinced that Berona is the prophesied Girl of Fire. He promises to train her in the skills she will need to defeat their ancient enemy. Their journey is fraught with challenges, and Berona questions her destiny. How can she be the Girl of Fire when she has yet to wield a sword? But the Water Demon doesn’t fight with swords. She corrupts your very soul. As alliances crumble, the Demon infiltrates Berona's circle of trusted fighters and friends. Steeling herself against her broken heart, fearing the traitor within her ranks, Berona vows to prove the prophecy is her destiny.

Eighteen-year-old Berona only wants to roam free in the hills while she daydreams of a suitor who would dance with her—until the night the Water Demon hunts her down. To save her family from the...

A Note From the Publisher

Gabrielle Mathieu is the author of the historical fantasy Falcon series, which follow the adventures of a young androgynous geek girl in the 1950s. Her knowledge of botany and her life in Switzerland add realistic detail. She runs the podcast for fantasy and adventure books for New Books Network, and is always looking for original, professionally published, new work to feature.
Gabrielle has a Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and likes visiting ancient European cities, concocting decoctions, and scrambling around in the Alps, with stops for wine and sustenance.