A fast-paced tale featuring two fierce young women. This story feels different from others in the genre, which is refreshing. It was an interesting concept with some twists that kept things interesting. It's highly plot driven - I wouldn't have minded some more character development. Sometimes I got the storylines confused, even though they're very different, because the characters - especially the two protagonists - seem virtually the same.

Meh. I do love this cover, and the description was right up my alley! I just couldn’t connect to the characters, or get invested in the story. I DNFd around 30%.

This will be a must read for fantasy lovers! Exciting and interesting characters - a series to binge!

DNF @10 percent. This just wasn't a me book. It was such a lot to absorb world-building wise. I wanted to like it so much though.

This was an overall incredibly fun read! Not perfectly executed as it was sometimes a bit much when it comes to all that was cramped into one book, but getting to know this world and the different pov’s, was still really awesome and has me excited for more.

I do feel like one of the Main characters was sometimes a bit difficult to get a good read on (Eliana) because she acts a bit strange I think from time to time, when certain things happen that you’d normally expect another reaction to. She’s a bit too much hot and cold behaviour wise, but we’ll see how she’ll develop in the next book.

I do really loved reading both Eliana and Rielle’s pov’s because both story-lines that we follow through them, are very interesting and both add to the world development as well. The little tidbits of information at each chapter beginning was also a very nice addition I think. I always love it when authors use their chapter beginnings, to not only continue a story but to add a bit more ‘filling’ to the world via this.

The love interests are both men I really came to like, especially Simon. He’s precious already. He is feisty, sassy and caring and that combination is so utterly delicious haha. And Audric is just a really really good guy, to his very cells. I just can’t not love a guy like that. I feel like Rielle doesn’t really deserve him sometimes due to reasons I can’t go into detail about (spoilers) haha.

The world in general is a really epic one I think, with the angels and the darker fantasy twist coming to the surface every now and then but also the mystery that lingers still after finishing the book. There’s so much more I want to know and I can’t wait to dive back into this world!

Despite the critical notes, I really love the writing style in general. Gives me some Laini Taylor vibes, whom I adore so so much. It was so easy to lose myself to this writing and it was very difficult to sometimes stop reading for when I needed to sleep or do other things haha. Every chapter ends in a way that has you craving to immediately continue with the next chapter. I loved that. It’s been a while when a book had me So invested in wanting to continue reading chapter after chapter.

I feel like the author could still grow a lot in certain ways writing wise, so I’m curious to see how this series develops with the next instalment. But to me, this first book in the series is a really fun read and has great potential for what’s to come. Reading this book gave me the constant feeling of: I have something very very good in my hands and I love that feeling haha. I definitely recommend picking this one up!

I really enjoyed this book! The two different time periods and the way that they connected was so interesting! The characters were so unique, Books with trials always draw me in, and this was no different. This book made Claire Legrand one of my favorite authors.

A stunning YA novel!! Absolutely swept me off my feet and into this fascinating world! I can’t wait to read more from Claire Legrand and more of this series in the future!

I was initially drawn in by the cover on this book I just love it. We have two strong FMCs that we get alternating POVs from which I greatly enjoyed though they do come across very similar at times. The story was well paced with a good amount of action and romance. A great read for fans of Throne of Glass and similar series.

I really enjoyed this read. There were twists and turns and I was thoroughly entertained. I highly recommend… if you like that sort of thing. ;)

As a bi-person myself, I really didn't like the way it potrayed bisexuality (we are not all just dying to sleep with whomever comes our way whenever they happen to be around!) and it's so freaking LONG (easily could have tightened it up by about 200 pages or so and had a better, more streamlined story, which would have been a huge improvement IMO), but the actual story isn't so terrible. It's a typical YA "chosen one" fantasy and definitely reminded me of TOG, so it's a maybe recommendation from me for huge YA fantasy fans, and a skip it for anyone who was hoping for something fresh and original.

“Furyborn” by Claire Legrand is an exhilarating and epic fantasy novel that weaves together two enthralling narratives set in different time periods, showcasing the lives of two fierce and formidable heroines.

The story unfolds across centuries, featuring Rielle and Eliana, two young women bound by fate and a prophecy that could change the course of the world. Rielle possesses powerful magical abilities, and her journey to prove herself as the Sun Queen is fraught with trials and difficult choices. Eliana, a skilled assassin with a tough exterior, is determined to protect her family amidst a world filled with darkness.

Claire Legrand’s storytelling is masterful, seamlessly blending action, romance, and political intrigue to keep readers on the edge of their seats. The world-building is immersive, with a richly crafted universe filled with magical elements and complex characters.

The two protagonists are well-developed, and their struggles and growth are portrayed with depth and authenticity. Readers will be drawn to their strength, vulnerability, and determination to shape their destinies against all odds.

As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed, and unexpected connections between the characters emerge, adding layers of complexity to the narrative. The pacing is excellent, driving the story forward with well-timed twists and turns that keep readers engrossed until the very end.

“Furyborn” is a captivating start to a thrilling series, and Claire Legrand’s ability to paint a vivid and imaginative world with compelling characters sets it apart. Fans of high fantasy, strong heroines, and intricate plotlines will find themselves immersed in this gripping tale of magic, prophecy, and the unyielding spirit of the female protagonists.

I read this book in October 2020 and rated it on goodreads. My first attempt at reading this book (prior to October 2020) was rough, I was confused by the back and forth of timelines. But once I got into the book, I LOVED it. I still haven’t gotten around to the second book but I can attest that the first book is worth it.

This was such a good story! I really enjoyed the overall plot and character development! I'll definitely be reading more from this author!

Purchased this book for the YA section in my library, but did not read it myself. Students like ky & recommend it to one another. It is checked out regularly by fantasy fans. Glad I bought it.

This was an amazing book. I liked the 2 rival queens. Their love was predictable but cute. Thank you for letting me read sooner.

“We all have darkness inside us” like that’s all you really have to know. Whoa what book. I need to finish the trilogy now.

Rielle is a woman whose magical powers are discovered after a certain incident, and she is forced to complete trials to prove those powers. She is written as a good-person-soon-to-turn-evil, so this gives off the impression throughout the book that she is a morally grey character. Except… is she? Is she really anything but a character who alternates between lusting after a prince and an angel? Eliana is a bounty hunter who kills to survive. But an attempt to write her as if she is three-dimensional, or the least bit interesting, fails, and she is instead written in two dimensions: One is the “I kill everyone and I fear no one and you can try to hurt me and you will FAIL” side, and the other is the “I am so guilty about everything and I’m going to get really angsty and I’m also going to do something reckless” side. It uhhhhh doesn’t work well. This book didn't work very well for me. I tried to start it several times and for me to finish it was difficult.

I don't have access to the book anymore. I have been using a new email for kindle for the last year. I will focus on new books instead of digging for the old files. I apologize for the inconvenience. It's not my intention to not review like this.

DNF @ 20%

Unfortunately this was not the book for me. After staring this book many times and putting it down I finally made it as far as 20% and still wasn't enjoying the story, so I've decided to put this one down for good.

I truthfully can't describe why I don't like this because from the synopsis I feel like I should love this book. Maybe its the fact that I'm not in love with any of the characters or that I find the plot not very intriguing, either way I will not be continuing with this one.

Claire Legrand's books are pretty hit or miss for me but I'm always intrigued by the premise of everything she writes. Unfortunately, this book was a miss. I got to a little past the 25% mark and it wasn't holding my attention. I can see lots of people enjoying this one. I'm just not one of them.