Child of Fire by Ela Lourenco is a young adult fantasy novel. This story picks up where the first leaves off with Lara and her friends. Lara is still reeling from the discovery that she is a dragon - the last of her kind. She and her friends are engaging in a tournament to help decide who will be the future king. Her friend, or one of his brothers. Danger surrounds them at every step. Despite the fact that there are rules in place, there are those who will seek to disrupt and harm them before they can complete the tasks. Lara is also training to become stronger and control her dragon, but will it be enough to keep them safe to save the world from the darkness that is ever creeping closer?
Child of Fire by Ela Lourenco is the first book that I have read by this author. I find the various characters to be enjoyable. I like that the author goes and takes us back in time with certain scenes and gives us a look at things earlier in the life of the planet itself. I found this to be engaging and very interesting. This story flows really well and keeps my interest throughout.
The only negative that I am going to say is that since I didn't read the first book in this series I feel a bit lost. I don't know how things led up to where they are with the various characters and I honestly want to know. I had hoped that the author would give a brief summary of what happened in the first book, but that is not the case. So I honestly can't give a 100% five-star review of this book. I think that many who have read the first book will enjoy this one, but I recommend that you go and read the first book in this series first before you dive into this one.
All in all, this is a good story and one that I enjoyed reading. I'm going to go back and read the first book and then will reread this book in order. For those looking for a unique story of dragons, and more this is a book to check out.

I received an ARC copy from netgalley for my honest review,  so thank you netgalley and publishers for offering me this book! ♡
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The darkness is rising; the shadows on Azmantium grow stronger with each passing day. Only one can hold back the tides of destruction – only the Chosen One can walk the path of light - the Child of Fire…
The ever brave Lara, still reeling from the revelation surrounding her origins, will be plunged head first into the plotting schemes of several secret factions as each side battles to win the sacred Karnac – the ancient and perilous tournament to decide the future King. Lara must overcome her fear and embrace her true self if she is to learn how to control the power boiling under her skin, and evolve into what she was fated to be.
Treachery and deceit loom over her every step, her path embedded with traps and danger, will the support of friends, old and new, give Lara the strength she needs to stay on the path destiny has chosen for her? This was my first book by this author, however I did enjoy it! It was also the second book in a series, I did not read the first but was still able to follow along. It was fast paced and just alltogether an easy read. I give this book a 4.5 star rating!