
Social outcast, Cassie Alexander, has loved Xander King since she was five-years-old, but the popular teen boy seemed oblivious to her. But then Cassie discovers she is cursed with the Burn, which grants her power over fire, but at a terrible price. The power will eventually take her sanity and then her life. She is not the only one to have the Burn. Xander does, too.
Faced with this dread fate, Xander and Cassie are determined to find a cure for the Burn. But there are those who would rather find out how to induce the Burn in others. Will Cassie and Xander succeed in saving themselves and others or will the Burn destroy them all?
Xander is one of the most popular boys at Delamere Prep. Cassie Alexander has been in love with him since they were both 5 years old. But it isn't until he discovers that she, too, has the Burn. The Burn is a curse that grants the person power over an element.
Xander's element is water.
Christian is one of Xander's two best friends. He is interested in having fun at all costs. He never wants to be serious and seems best suited to surfing at the beach. He also has the Burn.
Christian's element is air.
Shane is Xander's other best friend. He is the most serious of the three. He also has a secret. He's in love with Christian who has no idea of his feelings.
Shane's element is earth.













