Synopsis:
DELUXE EDITION—featuring beautiful original illustrated stenciled edges with a foil case stamp, and designed endpapers!
An instant New York Times bestseller!
House of the Dragon meets From Blood and Ash in this epic, scorching dark romantasy.
A conqueror captivated…
A witch prophesied to save them all…
An unforgiving world where dragons rule Rome.
Julian Dakkia, Roman general and nephew to the emperor, has played his role as conqueror well. Yet, the moment he laid eyes on Malina, he was enthralled by the Dacian dancer. Years later, the fierce beauty stands before him, a captive on a scarred battlefield, her life in danger. He instinctively shifts into his fierce dragon form to save her, an action that may mean his head on the imperial gate.
The rules of their world dictate that he is the conqueror and she is the captured. But he and his dragon know one thing: their bond has nothing to do with the laws of mighty Rome. She belongs to them. And they belong to her.
Fierce and powerful, twenty-one-year old Malina has survived the loss of her family and she is determined to fight until her dying breath. Still, she can’t believe that the centurion who had once bestowed a secret talisman on her is the Roman general of legendary brutality…and now holds her life in his hands. Nor can she deny how her soul has always seemed to answer his. Slowly she learns that Julian is caught in his mad uncle’s machinations for domination, and helps him plot the downfall of the empire itself.
As they navigate a world where flying deathriders conquer and burn, their love will ignite a firestorm that can only end in heartbreak or death. Or both.
Firebird is a fantasy with some dark themes, including elements of master/slave relationship, attempted sexual assault (not between MCs), and dubious consent (not between MCs). Readers who may be sensitive to these elements, please take note.
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DELUXE EDITION—featuring beautiful original illustrated stenciled edges with a foil case stamp, and designed endpapers!
An instant New York Times bestseller!
House of the Dragon meets From Blood and Ash in this epic, scorching dark romantasy.
A conqueror captivated…
A witch prophesied to save them all…
An unforgiving world where dragons rule Rome.
Julian Dakkia, Roman general and nephew to the emperor, has played his role as conqueror well. Yet, the moment he laid eyes on Malina, he was enthralled by the Dacian dancer. Years later, the fierce beauty stands before him, a captive on a scarred battlefield, her life in danger. He instinctively shifts into his fierce dragon form to save her, an action that may mean his head on the imperial gate.
The rules of their world dictate that he is the conqueror and she is the captured. But he and his dragon know one thing: their bond has nothing to do with the laws of mighty Rome. She belongs to them. And they belong to her.
Fierce and powerful, twenty-one-year old Malina has survived the loss of her family and she is determined to fight until her dying breath. Still, she can’t believe that the centurion who had once bestowed a secret talisman on her is the Roman general of legendary brutality…and now holds her life in his hands. Nor can she deny how her soul has always seemed to answer his. Slowly she learns that Julian is caught in his mad uncle’s machinations for domination, and helps him plot the downfall of the empire itself.
As they navigate a world where flying deathriders conquer and burn, their love will ignite a firestorm that can only end in heartbreak or death. Or both.
Firebird is a fantasy with some dark themes, including elements of master/slave relationship, attempted sexual assault (not between MCs), and dubious consent (not between MCs). Readers who may be sensitive to these elements, please take note.
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My Review:
Dragons Oh My
This was a solid 4 star read for me. It pulled me in quickly and was an easy book to fall back into. I could put it down to do adulting and pick it right back up without feeling lost, which I really appreciated. On my personal spice scale, I would put this around a 3.5. The spice was not the main focus of the story, and while there were moments where it felt a little heavy, it mostly blended well with the overall plot.
One of the few things that tripped me up was pronouncing some of the names, which honestly made me laugh more than anything. I also really enjoyed how the political elements were handled. They were present and important but kept simple. I love political intrigue when it is easy to follow, and this never felt overwhelming or confusing.
The romance worked really well for me. I know there has been some controversy around the master and slave trope, but in this case, I thought it made sense within the story. This was not a Stockholm syndrome situation. The fated mates aspect played a huge role, and I felt like that distinction mattered. Plenty of books use similar dynamics, and here it felt purposeful rather than uncomfortable.
While this was not quite a five star read for me, it was still a really enjoyable story. My five star books are the ones I immediately want to reread the moment I finish, and this one did not quite hit that feeling. That said, I absolutely plan to continue the series and try more books by this author. I am especially excited for the next book, even if I am spacing it out with a few other reads until later.
Dragons Oh My
This was a solid 4 star read for me. It pulled me in quickly and was an easy book to fall back into. I could put it down to do adulting and pick it right back up without feeling lost, which I really appreciated. On my personal spice scale, I would put this around a 3.5. The spice was not the main focus of the story, and while there were moments where it felt a little heavy, it mostly blended well with the overall plot.
One of the few things that tripped me up was pronouncing some of the names, which honestly made me laugh more than anything. I also really enjoyed how the political elements were handled. They were present and important but kept simple. I love political intrigue when it is easy to follow, and this never felt overwhelming or confusing.
The romance worked really well for me. I know there has been some controversy around the master and slave trope, but in this case, I thought it made sense within the story. This was not a Stockholm syndrome situation. The fated mates aspect played a huge role, and I felt like that distinction mattered. Plenty of books use similar dynamics, and here it felt purposeful rather than uncomfortable.
While this was not quite a five star read for me, it was still a really enjoyable story. My five star books are the ones I immediately want to reread the moment I finish, and this one did not quite hit that feeling. That said, I absolutely plan to continue the series and try more books by this author. I am especially excited for the next book, even if I am spacing it out with a few other reads until later.
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