**Bronze Medalist Winner of the 2025 “Best Series” Moonbeam Award**

Dive into a world where magic is real, gods walk among us, and one girl’s destiny will change the fate of the world forever. The Phoenix Rising Trilogy follows Vivian, a fierce, reluctant heroine who discovers that everything she thought she knew about her life—and her family—was a lie. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the dark depths of the ocean, Vivian’s journey will take you through hidden realms, deadly secrets, and battles that could destroy everything she loves.

The Phoenix Rising Trilogy blends mythology with the modern world in an epic quest full of action, secrets, and tough choices.

Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Artemis Fowl, and The Hunger Games, this series features a strong female protagonist, a slow-burn romance, and a fight for freedom that will change everything she knows about herself.

Your free eBook also includes the first chapter of A Flash of Fire to get you started reading the Phoenix Rising Trilogy!

A Flash of Fire, Book #1 

🏆 2025 Bronze “Best Series” Moonbeam Children’s Award
🏆 2025 “Best Audiobook” 1st Place, Royal Dragonfly Awards
🏆 First Place, Gertrude Warner Award for Middle Grade Fiction
🏆 Amazon Top 10 “Children’s General & Other Myth Books”

After a disastrous science fair incident, Vivian’s parents reveal a long-held secret: fire powers run in the family, and her entire childhood was a lie.

As Vivian struggles to come to terms with her new reality, her worries shift from post-graduation plans to mastering her dangerous powers. But when her parents go missing, her world unravels. Following a trail of clues, she discovers RISE, an academy that trains demi-gods and mythical creatures in espionage to blend into the human world. Now, school isn’t about grades—it’s about surviving the fight of her life.

With the help of her best friends—a rogue god’s son and a flighty fairy—Vivian must track down her parents, prevent a war between gods and humans, and do it all without burning everything she loves to the ground.

Flash of Fire is a fast-paced journey filled with magic, myth, and a fierce heroine. A reluctant hero, found family, and a world-changing mission, Vivian’s adventure proves that when worlds collide, belief is the key to unlocking the impossible.

One girl. One hidden truth. And enough fire to ignite a world—prepare for a story that will burn bright and never let go.

Drowning the Flames, Book #2

🏆 2025 Bronze Medalist for “BEST SERIES” in the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards

Vivian is still trying to find her place in a world of myth and magic. After uncovering her parents’ secrets, she’s unsure whether she wants to be part of the wild life they’ve hidden from her. Unfortunately, the people at RISE have other plans.

A new threat has emerged: Poseidon, the King of the Ocean, is searching for a powerful key. Since Vivian is the one who lost it, she must find it before the power-hungry water king can flood the earth.

With the help of her friends and a few rebellious mermaids, Vivian will travel from the streets of Tokyo to the darkest depths of the ocean. Can she outsmart Poseidon, aid the mermaid resistance, and keep the key from falling into the wrong hands?

With high stakes, mythic magic, and unexpected alliances, Drowning the Flames is a thrilling race against time. A dangerous chase, rising tension, and a growing romance unfold as Vivian discovers that sometimes to protect the world, she must first believe in herself.

A lost key. An ocean king. A girl caught between magic and destiny.

Into Ashes, Book #3 

🏆 2025 “Best Series” Bronze Medalist, Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards
🏆 2025 “Best Audiobook” 2nd Place, Royal Dragonfly Book Awards

After surviving the ashy plains of the Underworld and the dark depths of the Pacific Ocean, Vivian finally delivered the Key of Light to RISE. But the Council now plans to use its power to breach the gates of Olympus and force all fae creatures to return to their homeland—whether they want to or not.

As RISE’s leaders grow more power-hungry, Vivian begins to question her loyalty. Tired of watching both rebels and RISE trample on the fae’s freedom, she’s determined to stop them before it’s too late.

From the shadowy streets of Seattle to the icy Russian tundra, Vivian and her friends race against time to stop RISE from controlling the fae’s fate and ensure everyone can choose their future.

With high-stakes action, shifting alliances, and a relentless fight for freedom, Drowning the Flames is an adrenaline-packed adventure that proves some battles are worth fighting—especially when the fate of the world is at stake.

She holds the Key to Olympus, but the real battle is for freedom—now, she must choose who to trust before it’s too late.

Reviews

“This dynamic storytelling kept me glued to the book from start to finish. Fortunately, this is not the end of Vivian’s journey. Her adventures have just begun, and I really cannot wait to read more books about her in the future.” – 5/5 Doreen Chombu, Readers’ Favorite

“The mythic, playful world that Vivian must make sense of will appeal to young readers, as will the heroine herself, a smart, strong-willed young woman who does not back down from a fight or turn her back on those she loves…Readers who enjoy school fantasies and Greek myth will be eager for more of this promising trilogy.” – Booklife

“A Flash of Fire by A. L. Wyss is an excellent children’s fantasy adventure. Erin Chemla did an incredible job with the narration. The story is entertaining, fun, interesting, and fast paced. Children will be entertained.” – 5/5 Britany Britton, Booksprout

“A.L. Wyss’s A Flash of Fire is the first installment in The Phoenix Rising Trilogy. The author seamlessly blends contemporary urban elements with Greek mythology in the world-building, creating a unique landscape in which gods and humans interact as equals in modern-day city settings…The detail-oriented narrative style shines through in the strategic planning between Vivian and her allies, as well as in the intricate battle scenes. Wyss stylishly weaves all these elements together using a graduated pace and a ballad-like delivery in specific parts of the narrative. I look forward to more of this fascinating story.” – 5/5 Essien Asian, Readers’ Favorite