IGNITE (IGNITE DUOLOGY BOOK ONE)
What if superhumans weren’t considered heroes?
When Scarlett Marley is attacked by an illegal super with fire powers, she doesn’t get burned, but now she has a fire-like glow flickering in her eyes.
With superpowers criminalized, she has no choice but to turn herself over to the Superhuman Containment Facility, or risk hurting everyone she loves.
Her normal life seems lost forever, until she is selected to be one of the first to receive the experimental cure to destroy her powers. In exchange, she must first complete one mission:
Infiltrate and capture one of the largest gangs of supers in the remains of once-great Rapid City.
With the cure and all her future at stake, Scarlett is prepared to do whatever it takes to bring these criminals to justice so she can return to her family. But this gang and their leader, Rez, aren’t what everyone says, and Scarlett begins to question everything she was ever told about the SCF and the fire flowing in her veins.
The cure is her only hope for returning her life to what it was before, but is that life worth returning to after all?
“Ignite is a superhero novel like no other. This thought-provoking YA fantasy is wildly creative, inverting everything we’ve come to believe about superpowers. With a unique cast of characters, Jenna Terese explores the deep truths of accepting who we’re designed to be, and the power of forgiving love by transforming our misconception of others. Ignite is a must-read for fans of the Marvel universe.”
— Sandra Fernandez Rhoads, YA author of Mortal Sight & Realms of Light
“Reminiscent of Shatter Me and X-Men, but with a clever twist, Ignite puts a brilliant spin on the superhero story trope. Jenna Terese’s author voice is absolutely stunning, and I was captivated instantly by the prose. And you cannot help but love Scarlett and relate to her struggle to do the right thing and accept herself and her unique gifts and abilities. I especially love the message of the story and how it encourages us to be true to ourselves, all of ourselves.”
—Hope Bolinger, author of 12 books including the award-winning Blaze trilogy and the Dear Hero duology
“Jenna Terese has taken a genre we all know and given it a gritty, hard-hitting upgrade that forces readers to ponder what would happen if they suddenly became something society despises. Deeply engaging and starkly relevant in our present culture.”
—Mary Schlegel, author of The PRISM Conspiracy
“Jenna Terese has created an immersive world with an unique take on the world of superhumans, delivering with page-turning action with a message of faith, accepting yourself for what you are, and what it takes to be a hero.”
—Lauren D. Fulter, author of The Unanswered Questions
“Jenna Terese delivers an action-packed story fueled by a stunning plot, lovable characters, and a touch of cunning humor. Taking place in a superhero world with a unique twist, Ignite lures and captures readers from start to finish.”
—Mel Torrefranca, YA author of Leaving Wishville and Capsule
“Ignite is a delightful read! Jenna Terese has created a fascinating world where superpowers are illegal, and she beautifully presents the story of one girl’s internal struggle with her newfound powers. This book is a thrilling, heartfelt adventure full of hope, forgiveness, and second chances that leaves the reader excited for more.”
—C.B. Cook, author of Twinepathy and Lightporter
ARES (IGNITE DUOLOGY PREQUEL SHORT STORY)
Ares screamed Astrid’s name to the tree tops. But his voice was lost in the howling wind. He could feel it. He could feel it in the frantic snow and the biting wind that pummeled ice into his face. He felt his sister crying.
“Don’t cry, Astrid,” he whispered to the sky. A tear slipped down his cheek and froze on his chin. “I’ll find you. I promise. I’ll find you no matter what.”
His sister can’t tell. Not ever.
Ares is the son of the leading scientist in superhuman research, Dr. Hiram Bailey. His father thinks like everyone else. Supers are a stain on society.
But he doesn’t know his own twins have powers.
Ares can keep a secret. But his sister? Her excitement over their powers just might make things dangerous for them both.
