“The Boy with Fire is a true testament to the power concealed within words. Aparna has artfully woven a tale of myth, magic, and intrigue that will keep you flipping pages into the late hours of the night.”
— Emily VanderBent, author of Crimson Time

"The Boy with Fire is an astonishing and inspiring fantasy journey among assassins, monarchs, and prophets – all vying to topple or save their world from the edge of chaos. Aparna Verma’s interlocking narratives weave a rich, savvy tapestry of courage, deceit, and hope."
— Tom Kealey, author of Thieves I've Known

“In a world that is entirely foreign yet somehow familiar, Aparna Verma weaves an intricate story that looks unflinchingly at the costs of war, power, and comfort in a broken world. The moral sacrifices they demand from Yassen, Elena, Samson, and Leo in this story hold up a mirror to the morality of our world in a way that is convicting and terrifyingly necessary.”
— Rachel Mumaw, author of Jericho: Echoes of Jericho (Book One)

“Aparna Verma does a fantastic job weaving readers into the mystical world of Sayon with well-rounded characters you’ll want to root for! The Boy with Fire is truly a breath of fresh air in the way it comments on war from an interesting new perspective.”
— Ashlea Hearn, author of Take It: Genesis Mortalis.