From the award-winning creator of Nurturing Neurodivergence turned fiction author, we bring you Reigning Fire—a fantasy novel with a neurodivergent heroine:
In a realm where power is sealed through smoke and blood, Yan Xun was born to inherit a crown—or be destroyed by it.
Bound to a mythic Emberkin no one dares to name, Xun is the empire’s miracle child and its most dangerous secret. As palace schemes tighten around her, she is forced to navigate ancestral expectations, forbidden magic, and a world built to break her.
But when an unregistered phoenix rises in her shadow and the empire brands her a threat, Xun must decide: will she burn quietly, as her father intended—or let the fire speak for itself?
A haunting tale of neurodivergence, resilience, and forbidden power, Reigning Fire weaves myth, memory, and longing into a story of one girl’s fight to claim herself in a world that would silence her.
Perfect for mature readers of lyrical fantasy and lovers of intricate political intrigue, Reigning Fire is a breathtaking debut that asks what it means to survive—not just the empire, but yourself.
This edition includes exclusive art inserts, featuring Chinese calligraphy of character names and original illustrations of key characters and scenes - a visual companion to the story’s haunting beauty.
**Recommended for mature readers (18+) due to dark themes, including trauma, abuse, coercive control and violence. Reader discretion advised.
From the author: I wrote Reigning Fire for every late-diagnosed neurodivergent reader who never saw themselves in fantasy stories. This is my love letter to sharp girls with soft hearts, boys who never stopped protecting the people they love, and anyone who ever hid part of themselves to survive.
Hear from others:
"The world-building is intricate and atmospheric, and the plot is packed with tension and mystery. There's plenty here for fans of fantasy and character-driver stories to enjoy. I'm already looking forward to diving into Book 2 and seeing where Loo takes us next."
—Amba (Netgalley)
"I ordered this book right away... I can’t wait to dive into this one particularly because of the cultural representation."
—@whispers.from.the.bookshelf on Instagram
Please note: The bundle deal will include a paperback copy of Nurturing Neurodivergence and Reigning Fire. Please click here to read through the listing for the award-winning Nurturing Neurodivergence (non-fiction).
Jasmine Loo is an AuDHD author and licensed psychologist. Please visit our Homepage and About pages to find out more.
Details and Specs for Reigning Fire
- Publication date: 18 October 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 328 pages
- ISBN-13: 978-0-6458960-0-8 (Paperback)
- Genre: Fiction - Fantasy
- This is a signed print edition (please request when ordering if you'd like your copy signed) - Ebook will be available for pre-order on Amazon here.
- Dimensions: 20.32 x 12.7 x 1.74 cm
- For international readers, RF is available on Barnes & Noble (US), Waterstones (UK), and Amazon.
Reigning Fire | Fantasy Novel with a Neurodivergent Heroine | Art Inserts
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Reviews
A book that I couldn’t put down. Clever mix of psychology, neurodivergence and fantasy and the blurred concepts in between. Many readers will find connection to aspects of Loo’s characters. As an avid fantasy reader I’d love to see some more world building and I hope you are planning to write more!
Reigning Fire is a stunning, lyrical fantasy interweaving Chinese-inspired culture, myth, and neurodivergent identity. Yan Xun’s journey of expectation, masking, and self-discovery felt powerful and deeply personal. Beautifully written and emotionally rich, it captures the quiet strength it takes to live authentically in a world that fears difference. A story that speaks to every neurodivergent soul who’s ever had to quiet their own fire. I’m eagerly hoping for a sequel.
With an interesting magic system and cultural inspirations, this story has being weaved together into a beautiful and compelling story. Instead of focusing on a person's shortcomings, tells a story of perseverance and using everything to your advantage. Easy to lose yourself in the writing, in between every chance I had to read this, I was constantly thinking about it. The characters all felt very real and all came together in a beautiful ending. For a fantasy debut, this was perfect!!!