Fire Lines

Emi's father used to weave beautiful tales of life beyond the wall, but she never knew if they were true. Now, her father is gone and Emi has been banished to the Red Quarter, where she toils to support herself and her mother - obeying the rules, hiding secrets and suffering the cruelties of the council's ruthless Cadets. But when Emi turns seventeen, sparks fly - literally. Her blood line surges into life and she realises she has a talent for magick... a talent that could get her killed. Emi makes her escape, beyond the wall and away from everything she's ever known. In a world of watchers, elephant riders and sorcery, she must discover the truth about who she really is. But can the new Emi live up to her destiny? When your bloodline awakens, how do you choose between family and freedom? Émi’s father used to weave beautiful tales of life beyond the wall, but she never knew if they were true. Now, her father is gone and Émi has been banished to the Red Quarter, where she toils to support herself and her mother – obeying the rules, hiding secrets and suffering the cruelties of the council’s ruthless Cadets. But when Émi turns seventeen, sparks fly – literally. Her blood line surges into life and she realises she has a talent for magick... a talent that could get her killed. Émi makes her escape, beyond the wall and away from everything she’s ever known. In a world of watchers, elephant riders and sorcery, she must discover the truth about who she really is. But can the new Émi live up to her destiny? Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent.