Wicked Like a Wildfire

“Lush. Delicious. Bewildering. And darkly magical. Popovic has created a world that you tumble into from the very first words and wish you could stay in forever.” —Evelyn Skye, author of The Crown's Game “Wicked Like a Wildfire was like devouring a succulent fairy fruit—it will rob your time, settle into your dreams, and leave you starving for more.” —Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen Fans of Holly Black and Leigh Bardugo will be bewitched by Lana Popovic's debut YA fantasy novel about a bargain that binds the fates—and hearts—of twin sisters to a force larger than life. All the women in Iris and Malina’s family have the unique magical ability or “gleam” to manipulate beauty. Iris sees flowers as fractals and turns her kaleidoscope visions into glasswork, while Malina interprets moods as music. But their mother has strict rules to keep their gifts a secret, even in their secluded sea-side town. Iris and Malina are not allowed to share their magic with anyone, and above all, they are forbidden from falling in love. But when their mother is mysteriously attacked, the sisters will have to unearth the truth behind the quiet lives their mother has built for them. They will discover a wicked curse that haunts their family line—but will they find that the very magic that bonds them together is destined to tear them apart forever? Wicked Like a Wildfire is the first in a two-book series. Readers will be rapt with anticipation for the sequel. For Iris and Malina, magic is in their blood. But so is a curse that demands a terrible choice. Sisters Torn Apart: Iris sees beauty as fractals; Malina hears it as music. But the magical gift that connects them is tied to a curse designed to destroy their family line. Forbidden Love: The sisters are forbidden from falling in love, but when a mysterious boy appears after their mother is attacked, they learn their hearts hold the key to their family’s dark past. A Unique Magic System: Generations of women in their family have a "gleam"—a magical ability to manipulate beauty. But using it has a price, and some secrets are best left buried. Lush Balkan Folklore: Set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of Montenegro’s seaside towns, this story weaves ancient Slavic mythology into a modern, darkly magical tale.