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Reviewed by Luwi Nyakansaila for Readers' Favorite
A Flash of Fire by A.L. Wyss follows Vivian Carmine, an ordinary teen whose life is turned upside down when she discovers she has superpowers. Her powers are destructive because the first time she uses them, she almost burns down the school gym during a science fair. Everyone thinks it is a freak accident and that her robot suit project malfunctioned, but Vivian knows that is not the case. Her body has been feeling hotter, and she has been feeling a fire burning in her. Her parents are not ordinary people, but phoenixes. Unfortunately, before she can learn more, they go missing. Vivian meets Samael, a mysterious customer at her family's book store. Out of options, Vivian joins him and discovers RISE, a secret organization for mythical beings. Her only wish is to find her parents, but that might be a problem because they could be traitors. Join Vivian as she learns about her phoenix bloodline and navigates a new world of powerful beings.
A Flash of Fire is a fast-paced and action-packed story. It is book one in The Phoenix Rising Trilogy, and it lays an intriguing foundation for the series. A.L. Wyss does a great job of giving you just enough information about the characters, but also leaves you with questions about their motivations and plans. Not knowing where Vivian's parents went and who the bad guys were made the story suspenseful. Issues like bullying, friendship, family secrets, and education are included, with a powerful message about the importance of believing in yourself and the magic of books and stories. Vivian is still learning about herself and her family's legacy, and Samael is at a crossroads that might see him taking the good or bad path. I cannot wait to see where the author will take their stories. Overall, this is a wonderful read, and I recommend it to readers of all ages who enjoy fantasy novels about secret superheroes and family legacies.
