Rise Up from the Embers

Sara Raasch has known she was destined for bookish things since the age of five, when her friends had a lemonade stand and she tagged along to sell her hand-drawn picture books too. Not much has changed since then: her friends still cock concerned eyebrows when she attempts to draw things, and her enthusiasm for the written word still drives her to extreme measures. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series, These Rebel Waves, and These Divided Shores. You can visit her online at www.sararaaschbooks.com and @seesarawrite on Twitter.Kristen Simmons is the critically acclaimed author of the Article 5 series, The Glass Arrow, Metaltown, Pacifica, and The Deceivers. She has worked with survivors of abuse and trauma as a mental health therapist, taught Jazzercise in five states, and is forever in search of the next best cupcake. Currently she lives in Cincinnati, OH, with her husband, where she spends her days supporting the caffeine industry and chasing her rambunctious son. You can visit her online at www.kristensimmonsbooks.com.

Praise for FROST LIKE NIGHT: “Put[s] characters and readers alike through the emotional wringer…a fulfilling conclusion.” — Kirkus ReviewsPraise for ICE LIKE FIRE: “Will have readers awaiting the third book and hoping that it brings Meira and her people peace at long last.”— Kirkus Reviews"The history of this world is a fascinating one. . . both heartbreaking and intriguing to observe.”  — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“Sara Raasch and Kristen Simmons’s action-packed epic of noble gladiators and warring gods is a must for mythology lovers. With twists and schemes aplenty, this new world of gods and elemental powers keeps the pages turning. COMPLETELY ENTHRALLING. I can’t wait for more of this world.”  — Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series“Set Fire to the Gods is every bit as ACTION-PACKED, IMAGINATIVE, HEROIC, AND DEEPLY MAGICAL as its title suggests, with an ending that will leave you reeling!  — Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of American RoyalsPraise for THESE REBEL WAVES: “An action-packed political thriller filled with betrayal, plot twists, and touches of romance.” — ALA BooklistPraise for SNOW LIKE ASHES: “The plot and writing are superlative...Highly recommended.”— School Library JournalPraise for ARTICLE 5: “Fans of dystopian books will love this debut novel, the first in a series.”— School Library JournalPraise for THE GLASS ARROW: “There’s much of Katniss Everdeen in Aya--a familiar strength and determination. Aya is an independent thinker, strong and self-reliant…. Fans of dystopian and postapocalyptic YA fiction will thoroughly enjoy this read.”— School Library JournalPraise for METALTOWN: “In her latest, Simmons paints a bleak picture of the future. [Simmons] creates multifaceted characters that are hard to dismiss. It is an unrelentingly grim place, such details as the rat meat Ty and Colin are too poor to buy bringing it to life. In this gritty tale of intrigue, corruption, greed, and human rights, Simmons offers readers a savvy take on a post-apocalyptic society.”— Kirkus ReviewsPraise for PACIFICA: “Simmons excels at dystopian fiction, and her admirable latest takes to the sea. …A breathtaking story full of high-seas adventure, power struggles, romance, betrayal, and more... Simmons’ great-grandmother was taken to a Japanese internment camp during WWII, and her experiences influence those of Marin and the pirates. ...Non-stop action and surprises will keep readers enthralled through both rough waters and smooth sailing alike.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)Praise for SET FIRE TO THE GODS: “A high stakes YA fantasy full of elemental gladiator fight sequences and political schemes … [that] puts familiar Greco-Roman mythology in a blender with Avatar: The Last Airbender…. Raasch and Simmons balance a large and memorable cast of characters with aplomb.”   — School Library Journal