Ignite the Sun
by Hanna Howard
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Pub Date Aug 18 2020 | Archive Date Aug 24 2020
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Description
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
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780310769736 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 336 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Ashleigh H, Reviewer
*I received an e-arc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
4.5/5
I was intrigued by this book from the beginning and I wanted to keep reading to find out what would happen next! I absolutely enjoyed the world this was set in, and the magic and mythology that was woven in. In this story, the kingdom of Luminor reigned and then was taken over by an evil queen who covered the whole kingdom in darkness. The main character, Siria always hated the darkness and would ask her best friend Linden, and his grandfather Yarrow to tell her the tales about the sun. Her parents never understood her fascination with the sun, but she yearns to please them. So, she heads to the royal city of Terra-Volat, the center of all the darkness, to find a place in Queen Iyzabel’s court. What she discover’s there sends her on a quest with a group of rebels.
Siria joins Linden, Yarrow, a spirited naiad, and a banshee on an epic journey to lead the rebellion as she tries to defeat the darkness and restore the light to the kingdom. It’s all or nothing, because if they fail, Terra-Volat will be sucked into the never ending darkness. I enjoyed getting to know Siria and the whole cast of characters on this magical journey. I love the friendships that Siria makes along the way, and there’s even a dash of romance. We watch as Siria grows from a spoiled girl to a strong young woman. The ending of the book was satisfying, and I can see it being a standalone, but I felt as though there should have been an epilogue to wrap up a few things that I still was left wondering about.
An overall wonderful debut about light vs darkness that I could totally get behind! I hope that we get more from this wonderful world in the future. I would absolutely love a sequel!
Madeleine A, Bookseller
What a spectacular ride! Ignite the Sun follows Siria, as she discovers things about herself and her past beyond what she could have ever dreamed. Comraderie, acts of heroism, tolerance, and love work their way through this brilliantly told story.
Bryn S, Reviewer
This is bloody brilliant. I've always been enjoyed light and darkness at play against each other in fantasy, but to see it literally done has been a treat I've long searched for, and this fit the bill so well!
Well written, unique, inspiring in so many ways, Ignite the Sun is a story I will return to over and over again (and that's pretty rare).
Look forward to more by this author.
Jennifer D, Librarian
I really enjoyed this book. It was a great first book from Hanna Howard and I hope to read more from her in the future. The concept was interesting and the descriptions of how the characters changed was well thought out. I also enjoyed the fact that she didn't describe every single minute of the travel the group had to do throughout the book. Good job!
Librarian 542583
I thought the plot line of this book was super unique and different. I decided because of that to give it a try and it did not disappoint! I was never bored reading this book and the characters were very interesting. I will be looking out for more books written by this author.
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