ASHLIGHT, Pub Date: October 2025

In 2024, I published a young adult dystopian fantasy on Kindle Vella. It quickly became a Top Faved story, as readers enjoyed the blend of magic and adventure alongside the normal conventions of a dystopian novel. As of October 2025, I published that story under the new title of Ashlight as the first installment of a duology. You can follow along on my Instagram account @breannapetschauthor for updates and behind the scenes as I write the second novel in the series (it’s going to be epic!)

I Am Legend meets Percy Jackson meets Divergent

17-year-old Aiella has lived her entire life in the shadows of caves, following the aftermath of a fiery pandemic that burns victims from the inside out. When a member of her tribe goes missing, Aiella 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 secret about her past. In order to liberate the planet from Haydn’s destructive reign, Aiella 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. How much will she have to sacrifice to uncover the truth?