The empire was built on chains.

She was born to burn them.

Anipe has spent her life surviving the Pharaoh's court-silent, obedient, unseen. But when she encounters a fire that should not burn, everything she believed about herself, her gods, and her place in the world begins to unravel.

Chosen by a power older than empires, Anipe awakens a forbidden flame-one the crown has spent generations suppressing. Now marked as both miracle and threat, she is forced to flee into the desert, where rebellion stirs, secrets fester, and prophecy whispers her name.

Torn between a golden prince bound to duty, a guarded servant with a rebel's heart, and a god who speaks through fire and judgment, Anipe must decide who she will become.

Because the True Flame does not bless.

It demands.

And some destinies aren't chosen-

they're forged in fire.

A Fate of Flame and Shadow is a sweeping tale of rebellion, faith, and the fire that remakes the world.

Perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes, The Poppy War, and The Prince of Egypt.