Incendiary

Incendiary is an epic young adult fantasy set in a richly imagined world inspired by Inquisition Spain. It follows Renata, a powerful Moria with the ability to steal memories, who was once forced by the crown to commit atrocities against her own people. Now a rebel spy, she grapples with immense guilt and mistrust from her allies. When her beloved commander is captured, Renata must return to the very court that exploited her, risking everything to save him and uncover a secret that could turn the tide of war. This book explores themes of identity, redemption, justice, and the heavy cost of war, making it suitable for mature young readers aged 12-18.

Set in a lushly drawn world inspired by Inquisition Spain, Zoraida Córdova's fantasy is an epic tale of love and revenge perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Sarah J. Maas. As a memory thief, the rarest and most feared of the magical Moria, Renata was used by the crown to carry out the King's Wrath, a siege that resulted in the deaths of thousands of her own people. Now Renata is one of the Whispers, rebel spies working against the crown. The Whispers may have rescued Renata years ago, but she cannot escape their mistrust and hatred--or the overpowering memories of the hundreds of souls she drained during her time in the palace. When Dez, the commander of her unit--and the boy she's grown to love--is taken captive by the notorious Principe Dorado, Renata must return to Andalucia and complete Dez's top secret mission herself. But as Renata grows more deeply embedded in the politics of the royal court, she uncovers a secret in her past that could change the fate of the entire kingdom--and end the war that has cost her everything.