A Burning and Bright Shadow (vol. 1)

The first book in the Jessica Cluess series, perfect for surprising fantasy fans already accustomed to magic, prophecies, and love triangles.

Henrietta Howel has the power to burst into flames. When forced to expose her abilities, she is certain she will be executed. Only sorcerers can wield magic, and none of them are women. She is surprised when she is not only spared the guillotine but also named the first sorceress in centuries. She is the prophesied girl, the one who will defeat the Ancestors—bloodthirsty beings who terrorize humanity. Henrietta then trains day and night with a group of sorcerers eager to test the skills—and the heart—of the girl of the prophecy. But is Henrietta truly the girl of the prophecy?