Empire of Ash and Song Series by D.E. Carlson

A powerful imposter. A land torn by war. Their only hope-a child born in innocence. And Iris has killed him. Iris is a frightened girl thrust into a foreign world by her own terrible mistake. Besaun is Crown Prince of the Fire Empire who would rather tinker than assume the throne. Both are fated to save the world. Iris knows little of her past and less of her heritage, but she knows Fire. It whispers to her, leaping at her urging, delighting her eyes... moreA powerful imposter. A land torn by war. Their only hope-a child born in innocence. And Iris has killed him. Iris is a frightened girl thrust into a foreign world by her own terrible mistake. Besaun is Crown Prince of the Fire Empire who would rather tinker than assume the throne. Both are fated to save the world. Iris knows little of her past and less of her heritage, but she knows Fire. It whispers to her, leaping at her urging, delighting her eyes. But then, fire takes everything from her, and she learns her bloodline’s terrible secret. Her terrible secret. Because of her, the world is dying. But there is hope for them all, if she can face her deepest fear. If she can master the fire. less

A powerful imposter. A land torn by war. Their only hope-a child born in innocence. And Iris has killed him. Iris is a frightened girl thrust into a foreign world by her own terrible mistake. Besaun is Crown Prince of the Fire Empire who would rather tinker than assume the throne. Both are fated to save the world. Iris knows little of her past and less of her heritage, but she knows Fire. It whispers to her, leaping at her urging, delighting her eyes... moreA powerful imposter. A land torn by war. Their only hope-a child born in innocence. And Iris has killed him. Iris is a frightened girl thrust into a foreign world by her own terrible mistake. Besaun is Crown Prince of the Fire Empire who would rather tinker than assume the throne. Both are fated to save the world. Iris knows little of her past and less of her heritage, but she knows Fire. It whispers to her, leaping at her urging, delighting her eyes. But then, fire takes everything from her, and she learns her bloodline’s terrible secret. Her terrible secret. Because of her, the world is dying. But there is hope for them all, if she can face her deepest fear. If she can master the fire. To Bind Fire is book one of Empire of Ash and Song series! Perfect for fans of the faith themes of the Chronicles of Narnia, the powerful writing style of A Court of Thorns and Roses, and the clean sweet romance of Caraval! less

When you play the games of emperors,. you’ll pay an emperor’s ransom. Iris is destined to destroy the Fire Empire’s hold on the world. In the Fire City—the very beating heart of the Fire Empire—lies one final hope, but to seek it is to draw near to the one who hunts her, and her greatest hope becomes her worst nightmare. If she plays her enemy’s game, she may lose. Prince Besaun has lost everything... moreWhen you play the games of emperors,. you’ll pay an emperor’s ransom. Iris is destined to destroy the Fire Empire’s hold on the world. In the Fire City—the very beating heart of the Fire Empire—lies one final hope, but to seek it is to draw near to the one who hunts her, and her greatest hope becomes her worst nightmare. If she plays her enemy’s game, she may lose. Prince Besaun has lost everything. Betrayed by the girl he loves, he languishes in a prison of his own making while his mother holds her tortured and captive to ensure he cooperates in her schemes. The bars of his prison grow ever tighter-until the arrival of someone unexpected into his life. Can he doom an empire to save one girl? To Bind the Court is book two of the Empire of Ash and Song series. Perfect for fans of the faith themes of the Chronicles of Narnia, the powerful writing style of A Court of Thorns and Roses, and the clean, sweet romance of Caraval! less