The Fire in Grace Book I
Coming Home
A Novel
In this poignant young adult debut, fourteen-year-old Grace Marks finds herself at a volatile crossroads where her spiritual devotion, mental health, and cultural heritage collide. As she prepares for her Quinceañera—the sacred transition into womanhood—Grace must navigate the turbulent highs and lows of Bipolar Disorder, a struggle that often leaves her feeling disconnected from the very faith she clings to. Her journey toward Christian redemption is not a simple path of piety, but a raw and honest wrestling match with her own mind, seeking to reconcile the clinical reality of her diagnosis with the spiritual grace she desperately seeks. Set against the vibrant, high-stakes backdrop of her upcoming rites, Grace’s story is an evocative exploration of resilience, the complexities of identity, and the discovery that true healing often lies in the balance between medicine and mercy.