~ YA dystopian fantasy coming fall 2025 ~

In 2024, I published a young adult dystopian fantasy on Kindle Vella. It quickly became a Top Faved story, with readers enjoying the blend of magic of adventure alongside the normal conventions of a dystopian novel. I am happy to announce that this fall, Trials of Ai’ella will be widely published under a new title as the first installment of a duology! Please follow along on my Instagram account @breannapetschauthor for updates!

I Am Legend meets Percy Jackson meets Divergent

17-year-old Ai’ella has lived her entire life in the shadows of caves, following the aftermath of a fantastical pandemic that burns victims from the inside out. When a member of her tribe goes missing, Ai’ella leaves the comfort and safety of her small, underground home. She ends up in the corrupt city of Volcry, ruled by a devious, powerful man, who controls the populace through his telepathic ability to wield fire. 

Imprisonment awakens magical abilities within Ai’ella—and leads to a dark truth about her past. In order to liberate the planet from Haydn’s destructive reign, Ai’ella must say goodbye to the place and people she loves most, embracing her role as an Elemental Guardian. If she doesn’t, the destruction of her home alongside countless lives hangs in the balance.