Author Adrienne Young is turning a new page. The author is releasing her first fantasy novel for adults, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal. Burning city will hit shelves next fall via Saturday Books.Burning city takes place in the city of Isara, according to the synopsis of the book. Luca Matias, a legionnaire, is destined to carry on his family’s name and maintain their rule over the Forum after his uncle dies. However, Luca sees his alliance put to the test after he begins an apprenticeship with the town’s Philosopher. Meanwhile, Maris Casperia knows she’s meant to work for the city, but her relationship with a priestess, who holds the hidden magic of the Old War, has her wanting a different life for herself.
‘Fallen City’ by Adrienne Young.
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When Maris meets Luca, it sets in motion a series of unimaginable events. The two are thrown into the chaos of political rebellion, on opposite sides of the war. Maris and Luca must try to find their way to each other before Isara is left in ruins.
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Young, author of fantasy novels for young adults including Fable series, tells PEOPLE that the idea is for Burning citywhich she had for a while, it was worth the wait.
Never miss a story — subscribe to PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. “Burning city is a story that’s been with me for years, and the timing of its release is particularly opportune for me,” says Young. “This book has come a long way in its evolution, and what it has become is something I’m incredibly proud of and feel very connected to.”
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Adrienne Young.
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The author also says that writing for a new audience allowed her to challenge herself artistically.
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“Writing in the fantasy space for adults has allowed me to explore themes and issues that I connect with more deeply, and it’s been a challenge that has given me creative energy,” adds the author. “I hope readers will feel that connection too and turn the last page with a little more empathy and grayscale thinking that I believe our world desperately needs.”
The PEOPLE Puzzler has arrived! How fast can you solve it? Play now! Young is also an author of novels for adults Unmaking of June Farrow, Spells to forget and A sea of unsaid thingsthe last of which will be published on January 7, 2025. Her novels have been selected for Reese’s Book Club, Book of the Month and more.Burning city will be published on November 4, 2025 and is available for pre-order now, wherever books are sold.
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