Torchfire

Paperback Published on: 28/08/2025
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Torchfire
A blaze that burns through bone, blood and belief
Torchfire builds upon the explosive momentum of Songlight introducing us to a newcomers from Sealand, in the post war torn world. As Brightling factions be... READ MORE
Lacey Gradwell

Synopsis

The hugely anticipated second instalment in the hottest dystopian fantasy trilogy of the decade! Who will triumph? Those with songlight, or those without?

Welcome back to a world where songlight - or telepathy - is either your greatest power or your greatest curse.

Elsa has fled Northaven and is urgently seeking a safe haven.

Nightingale is being held Captive by Sister Swan and forced to use her songlight against her own people.

Piper has been promoted up the ranks of the Airmen, where nothing but bloodshed is demanded of him.

Rye has stumbled across an incredible airship, the likes of which has never been seen before . . .

All four are united by their desire for peace.

But peace between the Aylish and Brightland feels more fragile than ever now that evil Brother Kite has seized power.

And there is a new threat, not just to Brightland, but to Ayland and the world beyond. The airship that Rye has discovered is owned by the Teroans, a race of elite Torches that left Earth after its destruction. Back on a reconnaissance trip, they are keen to resettle on their recovering planet, but mere human beings are seen as second class citizens and accepted collateral damage.

The future of civilisation is on a knife edge, with those from Brightland wanting to stamp out songlight, those from Ayland wanting harmony and those from Teroa wanting songlight to rein, whatever the costs . . .

A sequel to rival all others, proving this to be the most exciting trilogy to have been published for decades!

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Faber & Faber
  • ISBN: 9780571385683
  • Number of pages: 560
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
  • Interest age: From 14 years
  • Languages: English

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Torchfire
All while trying not to rush to the next page
There's always a moment before starting a sequel, book or film, where you wonder if it'll have purpose beyond filling the space between the introduction of... READ MORE
mayflybones
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Torchfire
Astounding
A massive thank you to the publisher Faber for reaching out and sending me this eARC and NetGalley. It was an absolute privilege to read this book, Son... READ MORE
Paige
Torchfire
Review not from the target age…rather too obviously YA for me! 3.5 raised
I do read YA, though I am well past that time in my life. There is much to learn and think and feel about when some exceptional writers who have targeted t... READ MORE
Lady Fancifull
Torchfire
Torchfire
Thank you NetGalley and Faber and Faber Ltd for the arc Torchfire is the follow on from songlight I loved songlight I already preordered Torchfire on Wa... READ MORE
Karen Stevenson
Torchfire
Immerse Yourself in this World!
I am so enjoying this series. First was Songlight and now Torchfire, these are fabulous tales with characters I care about. This author serves us twists an... READ MORE
Kathy Aho
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Torchfire
Dystopian fantasy YA perfection! 5/5 stars
I thought I loved book 1 (I did) and book 2 was just a revelation. I could not put it down. I stayed up to finish it till 2am because it was THAT good. The... READ MORE
Z S Briggs
Torchfire
A blaze that burns through bone, blood, and belief
I finished Torchfire with tears dried into my hoodie and a full-body ache that only comes from loving characters too much and watching them be broken open,... READ MORE
amongst the bookstacks
Torchfire
Dystopian fantasy
There is a lot going on in this dystopian fantasy. A lot of characters and plot lines, which are disparate but connected. Read book one before this one if ... READ MORE
Peter Thorburn
Torchfire
Unputdownable
The Torch trilogy continues to burn brighter with every book, and I am absolutely hooked. I loved the first instalment, and this one might just top it: mo... READ MORE
Pudsey Stow
Torchfire
Absolute 5 star read!!
Firstly thank you Faber and Faber for an uncorrected proof copy! I had very high hopes for Torchfire, as it is the second book in the Torch trilogy and ... READ MORE
Sophie Robinson
Torchfire
Pacing wise, second books fall short and this didn't have that problem
I was worried about how this book would work. Pacing wise, second books fall short and this didn't have that problem. There's a lot of people, new and old ... READ MORE
E Mead
Torchfire
Gripping sequel
I loved Songlight so was thrilled to have the chance to read Torchfire thanks to NetGalley and Faber. The writing, the pace, the ideas, the energy are a... READ MORE
goody_goods
Torchfire
Stunning 5★ sequel
So I loved this more than book one. Building upon the world as we officially meet the Aylish as well as a new group of Sealanders. It gives us all three va... READ MORE
Fern Bellaby
Torchfire
A brilliant 2nd instalment in this trilogy
It was a joy to return to the world of Songlight., to find out more about the exploits of Lark, Nightingale, Rye and Piper and meet new friends. Their new ... READ MORE
Sharon Scotton
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Torchfire
A fantastic sequel in one of the best YA dystopian series I've ever read
The Torch Trilogy continues to be one of the best YA dystopian series I've ever read. Torchfire is the sequel to the incredible Songlight and it did not di... READ MORE
Steph Barker
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Torchfire
Excellent 2nd instalment
This is the 2nd book in the trilogy, and it is another wonderful instalment. There are the main characters in this story, and they come from different b... READ MORE
Yvonne Bastian
Torchfire
Torchfire
Torchfire throws you straight back into the heart of the Aylish–Brightland conflict—and the stakes have never been higher. •Elsa is fleeing Northaven, des... READ MORE
LJ Butcher
Torchfire
Excellent continuation of the series
This is the second book in the series. The first book was not particularly light, but this book gets very dark, with murder, and genocide themes. A new cha... READ MORE
Elaine
Torchfire
Unapologetically Best Dystopian YA since THG, I’m obsessed!
Thank you Faber and Moira Buffini for the ARC and the opportunity to read this book before its release! I cannot even begin to express into words how exci... READ MORE
Alice Baglietto
Torchfire
Fabulous instalment of this amazing trilogy
It was a joy to return to the world of Songlight., to find out more about the exploits of Lark, Nightingale, Rye and Piper and meet new friends. Their new ... READ MORE
Sharon Scotton
Torchfire
no second book curse here !!!
Loved this book so much I sent a slightly unhinged email to Faber at 1AM as soon as I finished because I just needed them to know how good it is As is quit... READ MORE
Amy Acton
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Torchfire
Get it on your tbr now!!!
This is the 2 nd book in the series and wow amazing bits a ya dystopian read and it’s all go from page one. I’m in love with all the characters. Karl, king... READ MORE
Emma Sommerville
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Torchfire
the best Ya Dystopian I've ever read
Not entirely sure how this is possible but Torchfire is even more beautiful and haunting than Songlight. The writing destroyed me, gave me hope and made me... READ MORE
Emma-Louise Cragg
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.