Spark of the Everflame

Written by Penn Cole and published in 2024, Spark of the Everflame is the first installment in a romantasy series called The Kindred’s Curse Saga. The novel introduces the fantastical Emarion universe and follows the story of 20-year-old Diem Bellator, who lives in a remote village with her mother, father, and younger brother. Diem’s life is predictable and safe because her parents have shielded her from the dangerous world beyond their mortal community. However, when Diem’s mother disappears, Diem is thrust out into a series of adventures that force her to question who she is, what her parents have been hiding, and how she is meant to participate in her country’s increasingly volatile political climate. 

Spark of the Everflame is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller that combines fantasy, romance, and adventure into a unique coming-of-age tale and delves into explorations of Balancing Love, Duty, and Personal Desire, the Quest for Self-Discovery, and The Tension Between Good and Evil. 

This guide refers to the 2024 Atria Books hardback edition.

Content Warning: The source material and guide feature depictions of death, child death, graphic violence, sexual content.

Plot Summary

Diem Bellator lives in the Emarion world, just outside of Mortal City.