So Let Them Burn (Standard Edition)

So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole, published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on January 7, 2025, is a 432-page fantasy novel that explores themes of family and sacrifice. The story follows Faron Vincent, a heroine blessed with divine powers, who faces a critical choice between saving her sister and protecting her homeland. Set against a backdrop inspired by Jamaican culture, Faron’s journey begins when she is compelled to attend an international peace summit, where unexpected alliances and dangerous revelations unfold.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of sisterhood and the weight of destiny. As Faron grapples with her powers and the implications of her sister Elara’s bond with an enemy dragon, the plot navigates social and family issues within a fantastical framework. The book intertwines elements of LGBTQ+ themes and fantasy, inviting readers to engage with the characters’ struggles and the broader conflicts that threaten their world.
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This bestselling Jamaican-inspired fantasy follows a gods-blessed heroine who’s forced to choose between saving her sister or protecting her homeland–perfect for fans of Iron Widow and The Priory of the Orange Tree.
Faron Vincent can channel the power of the gods. Five years ago, she used her divine magic to liberate her island from its enemies, the dragon-riding Langley Empire. But now, at seventeen, Faron is all powered up with no wars to fight. She’s a legend to her people and a nuisance to her neighbors.
When she’s forced to attend an international peace summit, Faron expects that she will perform tricks like a trained pet and then go home. She doesn’t expect her older sister, Elara, forming an unprecedented bond with an enemy dragon–or the gods claiming the only way to break that bond is to kill her sister.
As Faron’s desperation to find another solution takes her down a dark path, and Elara discovers the shocking secrets at the heart of the Langley Empire, both must make difficult choices that will shape each other’s lives, as well as the fate of their world.
“By turns hopeful and devastating, So Let Them Burn is a masterful debut with a blazing heart. I was captivated from beginning to end by Cole’s sharp, clever prose and by her protagonists–two remarkable sisters with an unforgettable bond.” — Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief
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