Kindlings are child soldiers trained to wield magic in battle. This novel follows seven [seven povs + one interlude] of these former soldiers as they head into one final battle.

This haunting story touches on so many aspects of a war's aftermath, including learned prejudice, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and the residual itch for a fight. There is excellent growth for all the characters and the final battle offers an electrifying climax. The characters are distinct, if shallow [none more so than the antagonist]. However, this makes it easy to trace their growth. The biggest quirk is that the entire novel uses second-person narration, which we quickly learn is the voices of the deceased soldiers speaking to the characters.