Woah. It was love at first sight. Fireborn caught my eye with the burning pentagram on the cover that screamed of something unique and interesting. It delivered. I just hope this wasn't the lone book in this storyline because it feels like it was just making sense and getting really good.

Halley is headed to Amsterdam to visit her brother Flynn. Halley is a soon to be full blown doctor in Detroit, but originally from California, where her father still lives and is the governor. Halley can't stand him and his controlling, yet nom existent parenting. Flynn and Halley are super close. They fended for themselves while dear dad was gone on the campaign trail. Their mom passed after giving birthday to Halley. Before Halley leaves, Flynn tells her to wait for him at the airport and under no circumstances is she to leave. When he doesn't show, guess what stubborn Halley does?! Of course she sets off to find him, but what she finds is that the world she knows is a farce. Something is happening in Amsterdam and Flynn was involved. Now she's forced to work with a stranger named Azrael to figure out what happened to Flynn and ensure she doesn't succumb to the same fate.

Who doesn't love a book with demons and that which cannot be explained?! I was captivated from the start and couldn't put this one down. Thank you to #NetGalley for the #ARC. This one comes out October 5, 2021!

Halley is headed to Amsterdam to visit her brother Flynn. Halley is a soon to be full blown doctor in Detroit, but originally from California, where her father still lives and is the governor. Halley can't stand him and his controlling, yet nom existent parenting. Flynn and Halley are super close. They fended for themselves while dear dad was gone on the campaign trail. Their mom passed after giving birthday to Halley. Before Halley leaves, Flynn tells her to wait for him at the airport and under no circumstances is she to leave. When he doesn't show, guess what stubborn Halley does?! Of course she sets off to find him, but what she finds is that the world she knows is a farce. Something is happening in Amsterdam and Flynn was involved. Now she's forced to work with a stranger named Azrael to figure out what happened to Flynn and ensure she doesn't succumb to the same fate.

Who doesn't love a book with demons and that which cannot be explained?! I was captivated from the start and couldn't put this one down.

Thank you NetGalley and GenZ publishing for providing me an ARC of this book. Halley is headed to Amsterdam to visit her brother Flynn. Halley is a soon to be full blown doctor in Detroit, but originally from California, where her father still lives and is the governor. Halley can't stand him and his controlling, yet nom existent parenting. Flynn and Halley are super close. They fended for themselves while dear dad was gone on the campaign trail. Their mom passed after giving birthday to Halley. Before Halley leaves, Flynn tells her to wait for him at the airport and under no circumstances is she to leave. When he doesn't show, guess what stubborn Halley does?! Of course she sets off to find him, but what she finds is that the world she knows is a farce. Something is happening in Amsterdam and Flynn was involved. Now she's forced to work with a stranger named Azrael to figure out what happened to Flynn and ensure she doesn't succumb to the same fate.

Who doesn't love a book with demons and that which cannot be explained?! I was captivated from the start and couldn't put this one down.

The plot had so much potential, but the execution needs a little more work. Too much tell with less show/feel. Unfortunately, I couldn't connect with the story.

3 stars

~ I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own ~

I can tell that the book took a lot of effort and I really appreciate that, unfortunately, it just wasn't for me.

I don't like the main character at all. Her personality just didn't click with me and she's dumb sometimes. I didn't enjoy being in her head and reading her thoughts the entire book. The writing is OK, there's a lot of telling and no showing. The worldbuilding was too convoluted and nonsensical to me, and I didn't like how it was explained through Q&A at some point. Some parts that should've been interesting were just mind-numbingly boring because there were too many mundane things happening in between and too little action. It's a pretty standard demon book to me.

I received an eArc of this book for free. I was not compensated for this review and all opinions are my own.

I found this book on Netgalley and the cover caught my attention right away. I am definitely a cover buyer and this one was beautiful so I requested an early copy. I am so glad that I did. This book was sooooooo good and very thought provoking. I love books about demons but this one also had great amount of suspense and mystery to it as well.

The story centers around Halley who is finishing up her studies as a doctor. She takes a trip to visit her brother in Amsterdam for a vacation away from her life in Detroit. Once there, she realizes her brother is in trouble and sets out to help and her adventure begins. Now this is a dark read but very well written. The author is extremely descriptive throughout the book. This allows the reader to actually feel like they are in the world that has been built. There is action, thrilling adventure, paranormal intrigue and a very slow burn romance. The writing of this book reminded me of Karen Marie Moning and her Shadowfever series. This was great read and if you love a great thriller with a pinch of fantasy, you will love this story I give this book 5 stars

Thank you NetGalley, GenZ Publishing and Author for the chance to read this amazing advanved ebook!

Book one in the series and I'm so delighted I was able to read the first book of the group!
I simply can not wait till Jessa comes out with the second.....
I know! I know! Book one hasn't even released yet. Its that good y'all!

This type of sci-fi, fantasy is one I very much loved and enjoyed reading. Because it has a mix of thriller/mystery added in the mix. And guys it was phenomenal!
Fireborn was such a stunning story! The characters were spot on, very interesting and well written.
Halley is one of those hate to love characters. And I loved her!
The Author Jessa Graythorne... Has gained a fan right here! I usually steer clear from sci-fi fantasy books but she nails this head one. She wrote this so smoothly and wonderfully I was hooked and didn't want to stop!
You will just have to read it.

Thanks again NetGalley, Publisher and Author for the chance to read and review this amazing book!
I'll post to my Goodreads, Bookstagram and Facebook account closer to pub date!