In a world where magic and mystery blend with the everyday struggles of school life, Firelight: The Rising Flame follows the journey of Lily, a girl marked by loss, courage, and faith. After surviving a tragic attack that took her parents, Lily finds comfort in her deen (Islam) and her hijab—though it also makes her a target at school. Bullied for her beliefs and her past, Lily remains strong until an unexpected ally appears: Sinder, a fierce, fiery-hearted girl with the laugh of a storm and a secret she's not ready to share.a

Together, the two girls form a bond forged by pain, fire, and hope. But when shadows of the past rise again—ones they thought were buried—their friendship is tested, and the secrets they've both hidden may change the fate of their world forever.

This story blends Islamic values, magical realism, and the power of friendship to show that even in darkness, the fire of faith can light the way.