Of Flame and Fury by Mikayla Bridge (Paperback)

Kel Varra has grown up on an island where danger is part of everyday life, and phoenix racing sits at the centre of it all. The races bring fame, money, and the chance to rise above the limits placed on those born without privilege. For Kel and the rest of the Crimson Howlers, winning is more than a dream. It is their only real shot at a different future. Their plans take an unexpected turn when they are forced to team up with Warren “Coup” Coupers, a rider known for talent, trouble, and getting under Kel’s skin.

Training together brings clashes, sharp words, and a spark Kel tries to ignore. Life off the track grows even more dangerous when Kel’s home is destroyed in a fire that leaves her with few options. Accepting a job from a powerful tech figure seems like a lifeline, but the offer hides motives tied to Savita, her phoenix and closest companion.

As secrets rise to the surface, Kel faces choices that reach far beyond racing. Loyalties shift, risks grow, and the line between rivalry and something deeper becomes harder to deny. Every decision pushes her closer to a truth that threatens her team, the person she is beginning to trust, and the fragile balance of the island itself.

This story blends magic, rising tension, and a slow shift from hostility to connection.