In the brutal aftermath of a human-changeling war, a twist of fate throws two enemies together to fight for their love and survival in a sweeping dark fantasy of betrayal, magic, and romance.In the centuries-long battle between humans and changelings, those who are taken by the changelings do not live. They do not return. They are simply gone. And for the humans left behind, there is only the brutal reign of the Irskan king.Having spent her life in the castle, Fionna has protected herself and her younger sister by securing a position as a servant. But when the rebels mistake Fionna for the Irskan princess, she becomes a hostage of Helio, the cruel changeling leader whose mismatched eyes haunt her dreams. Drawn to Helio even as she attempts to escape the rebels, Fionna finds herself questioning everything she once believed about his cause.For Helio, undying loyalty to the rebels saved him from the ravages of war. But his hostage blunder has put his people in peril. He may possess secret magic, but even he is not immune to Fionna’s charms. Uncovering what she knows about the castle may prove to be his most dangerous mission yet.In this sweeping dark fantasy, a dangerous game of love, loyalty, and betrayal will decide the fate of a nation.© 2026 by Emberly Ash, all rights reserved.

With the kingdom divided, the human-changeling conflict reaches explosive heights in this epic culmination of the Rise of the Firebird duology as Fionna and Helio’s forbidden love threatens the political powers of Irska—igniting the flames of revolution amid betrayal, broken alliances, and a nation on the brink of war.In the midst of a revolution between humans and changelings, Fionna is freed after months in captivity by the changeling Rebels. She returns to the Irskan palace not as a servant but as a spy for a rebellion she has secretly joined. Now it’s imperative that she hide her connection to Helio, the Rebel leader and her former enemy, especially since their love has awakened his ancient magic as the destined Firebird.Determined to glean information under the guise of loyalty, Fionna hears the deadly decree of the brutal King of Irska. Succession to his throne depends on which of his princely sons captures Helio and condemns him to a gruesome fate. Separated from the man she loves, and connected only by her mysterious ability to venture through dreams, Fionna fears that even her warnings may not be enough to protect him—or herself.But as the final stages of a long-standing war loom, Fionna and Helio must find their way back to each other to bring peace. Forbidden love and the flames of the Firebird are their only hope.© 2026 by Emberly Ash, all rights reserved.

In the brutal aftermath of a human-changeling war, a twist of fate throws two enemies together to fight for their love and survival in a sweeping dark fantasy of betrayal, magic, and romance.In the centuries-long battle between humans and changelings, those who are taken by the changelings do not live. They do not return. They are simply gone. And for the humans left behind, there is only the brutal reign of the Irskan king.Having spent her life in the castle, Fionna has protected herself and her younger sister by securing a position as a servant. But when the rebels mistake Fionna for the Irskan princess, she becomes a hostage of Helio, the cruel changeling leader whose mismatched eyes haunt her dreams. Drawn to Helio even as she attempts to escape the rebels, Fionna finds herself questioning everything she once believed about his cause.For Helio, undying loyalty to the rebels saved him from the ravages of war. But his hostage blunder has put his people in peril. He may possess secret magic, but even he is not immune to Fionna’s charms. Uncovering what she knows about the castle may prove to be his most dangerous mission yet.In this sweeping dark fantasy, a dangerous game of love, loyalty, and betrayal will decide the fate of a nation.© 2026 by Emberly Ash, all rights reserved.

With the kingdom divided, the human-changeling conflict reaches explosive heights in this epic culmination of the Rise of the Firebird duology as Fionna and Helio’s forbidden love threatens the political powers of Irska—igniting the flames of revolution amid betrayal, broken alliances, and a nation on the brink of war.In the midst of a revolution between humans and changelings, Fionna is freed after months in captivity by the changeling Rebels. She returns to the Irskan palace not as a servant but as a spy for a rebellion she has secretly joined. Now it’s imperative that she hide her connection to Helio, the Rebel leader and her former enemy, especially since their love has awakened his ancient magic as the destined Firebird.Determined to glean information under the guise of loyalty, Fionna hears the deadly decree of the brutal King of Irska. Succession to his throne depends on which of his princely sons captures Helio and condemns him to a gruesome fate. Separated from the man she loves, and connected only by her mysterious ability to venture through dreams, Fionna fears that even her warnings may not be enough to protect him—or herself.But as the final stages of a long-standing war loom, Fionna and Helio must find their way back to each other to bring peace. Forbidden love and the flames of the Firebird are their only hope.© 2026 by Emberly Ash, all rights reserved.