Sophie Jordan's A Fire in the Sky offers a refreshingly unique concept that draws readers into its fiery embrace. The novel introduces a captivating storyline with a blend of romance and suspense that sets it apart from other books in its genre.

One of the standout features of the book is the male lead. His character is richly developed and brings a compelling mix of charm and depth that readers will find engaging. His presence alone adds a significant amount of allure and emotional complexity to the narrative.

However, while the book's premise and the main male character are noteworthy, the overall writing style left something to be desired. The prose sometimes felt a bit too anchored in a young adult tone, which occasionally detracted from the novel's more mature themes. That said, Jordan manages to infuse the story with just the right amount of adult spice, keeping it both steamy and engaging.

In summary, A Fire in the Sky is a mixed bag. It boasts a unique concept and a charismatic lead, but its writing style may not fully satisfy those looking for a more mature literary experience. If you're a fan of romance with a touch of suspense and don't mind a younger tone, this book might still be worth your while.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5/5, open door, explicit, 2ish scenes
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Feelings after turning the last page: okay I already need book 2 and book 1 hasn’t come out yet 😂
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Review: Wow wow wow. I read this in less than 24 hours; I loved this book so much!!! I was fully invested in the story from beginning to end. An amazing start to a new Romantasy series!!! Obsessed with both the FMC and the MMC. I loved the multiple POVs and the different magical beings we’ve already encountered. The writing was great and I’m so excited for book 2 already!!!

i am OBSESSED with a fire in the sky by sophie jordan, and i can’t wait for the next installment of this series! this book was left on QUITE the cliffhanger and i will be so curious to see what happens next!

i loved tamsyn as a character (and to be honest i love the name tamsyn, i think it’s so fun). she was strong willed and stubborn, but also very empathetic to others and loyal to her friends/family. her character development was also 10/10! i loved where tamsyn began and where she ended up!

fell was also LOVELY, he is your run of the mill possessive, “touch her and die” mmc, but his character was executed PERFECTLY by the author.

overall i loved this book, id recommend it for anyone needing a semi-spicy fantasy that will have you hooked from the very beginning!

A Fire In The Sky - Review

This book had me engaged from the first chapter. I enjoyed the multiple narrations, especially from the heroine, Tamsyn, who starts off from humble beginnings. She arrives in a basket as a baby at the palace and is adopted by the king and queen to be raised as a princess but is given the role of “whipping girl,” fated to accept punishment for her adopted sisters’ transgressions. Tamsyn is overly protective of her adoptive sisters and accepts the role she plays in their lives. It’s noble but frustrating because, deep down, she knows she doesn’t belong.

The story opens with Tamsyn’s arranged marriage to the “Beast of the Borderlands,” as an act of deception by the crown. We are introduced to the main male character, Fell, known for his heroism, brutality on the battlefield, and reputation as a beast. He wishes to be rewarded for his heroism by marrying a princess of Penterra. This is where the crown deceives him and uses Tamsyn as a pawn in their game.

Magic is alive in Tamsyn and Fell and they must now discover the true nature of their powers as dragons and discover how they are destined to use it.

I would have liked to see more exploration of the true parentage of Tamsyn and Fell and why they are so magnetically drawn to each other. The pacing of the book was, at times, too fast, and at other times, repetitively slow. Another round of editing is warranted to improve the pacing of the story from the wedding night to the end of the book. The steamy scenes and chemistry between the FMC and MMC were just right to keep me engaged.

Overall, I could NOT put this book down. I really enjoyed this story and look forward to the final version of this book as well as the next installment.

Thank you, Avon and NetGalley, for this ARC to read and review.

Sophie Jordan's talent shines through in her ability to craft complex, multi-dimensional characters like Tamsyn and Fell. The way their paths intertwine is a testament to her storytelling prowess, leaving readers intrigued.

The book reads like a traditional YA, with a simple and straightforward storyline. Whether it's the author's intention or my overactive ADHD brain making inferences, the important plot points are clearly foreshadowed, which can make the reading experience less suspenseful.

The way Sophie Jordan has set up the story, I can't help but look forward to reading the subsequent books. The anticipation is real and I'm eager to see where the story goes next.

For a dragon obsessed reader I really hoped to love this one more! It was a solid read but fell slightly short for me on the chemistry and world building.

A good dragon romantasy with adventure and steamy romance that will have any fantasy fan falling in love with the characters and flying through the pages. I am in my dragon fantasy era and this one helped satisfy that craving for me.

The only reason why I’m giving it 3⭐️ is because I wanted more. I just felt it was too short. However I am IN with the couple in the book. The MMC is a smoke show and I’m like yes please!

Anyways about the book, we follow the royal whipping girl named Tamsyn as she does her duties to take beating and punishments for the princesses in the royal family. However, when the Beast of the Borderlands comes to the palace demanding to marry a princess, Tamsyn’s life is flipped upside down and magic reawakens in the city of Penterra.

To not give any spoilers I’m gonna stop there but honestly I’m sitting here like *grabby hands* gimme more because I’m invested. I can’t wait to see where the author goes with this one.

Oh my gosh this story was just epic. I just couldn’t put this story down and I was just captivated by everything that was taking place. The author truly outdid herself with this story. This story just had my emotions all over the place and I am so sad to see this book end. I just can’t wait to see what’s next from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. Having read the Firelight series years ago, I was very excited for this adult series. This was a very quick read - I was hooked very quickly and engaged throughout the book. I enjoyed having both Tamsyn’s and Fell’s POVs. I would have enjoyed the book being longer if we were given more world building and more slow burn romance. I am excited to learn more about the world in general, more dragon history and more about the other hidden magical beings and will definitely pick up the next book in the series. Although the ending reveal is not a huge surprise, I would recommend picking this book up in September.

Loved the beginning of the book, fast pacing it got me once I read arrange marriage. I automatically thought it was a romance book but it's really not.. the ending was kind of a give away..

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This grabbed me by the arm and drove me full force into this world. I LOVED this. This will keep your attention up until the very last page, the action ,the adventure and the world of characters will keep you intrigued and engaged. Now hear me when I say…THIS IS NOT A ROMANTASY….it is a FANTASY ROMANCE. I think that this may steer people to not finish this read if you go in thinking that it’s something that it is not. I thought that the character development, the world building, the relation to the characters was all there. I loved that this had all of my favorite aspects of a fantasy AND dragons…of course. Tamsyn and Fell are two of my favorite characters at the moment and I need more of them and their relationship…the connection they have, the chemistry and the ride they take us through throughout this read. If you are read to have your world rocked…pick this one up! You will not be dissapointed. I need more from our author ASAP. This needs to be on your tbr for its September 24, 2024 release!


Thank you @netgalley , @avonandharpervoyager and author for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

📚🔥 Just finished A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan and I'm absolutely spellbound!

In this brand-new epic adult romantasy series, Jordan returns to the captivating world of dragons, romance, and high-stakes drama. Set in a realm where dragons are extinct, witches are outcast, and magic is on the brink of extinction, the story centers around Tamsyn, a girl raised in the glittering yet perilous royal court of Penterra.

Tamsyn's life takes a dramatic turn when she is forced to marry Fell, the Beast of the Borderlands, in a desperate bid to save the princesses she serves. What starts as a deceptive arrangement quickly transforms into a tumultuous relationship filled with unexpected passion, deep-seated secrets, and a struggle for acceptance.

The author weaves a mesmerizing tale of power, magic, and destiny, with Tamsyn emerging as a beacon of hope in a kingdom teetering on the edge of ruin. The intricate plot twists and richly drawn characters kept me hooked from start to finish.

If you're a fan of intense romance, fierce battles, and the awakening of ancient magic, A Fire in the Sky is a must-read. 🔥👑📖

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A quick, enjoyable adult romantic fantasy. At times, it felt underwhelming and underdeveloped - I think this can be credited to the fact that it is an adult prequel to a young adult trilogy - but I had fun with it all the same. I think it definitely could have been a bit longer; I know we're getting another book after this, but I think if we'd been given more time to really build up and believe Fell and Tamsyn's bond, it would have made the reveal at the end that much better. I will definitely be picking up the next book!

3.5 stars

I have very mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, it has some of my favorite romantasy tropes and I really enjoyed both Tamsyn’s and Fell’s POVs. On the other hand, this is one of those rare moments where I think the story would have benefited from longer scenes, scenes to help build the world and connect the reader to the characters.

Things I Loved:
- Using the concept of the whipping girl in a fantasy novel was entirely unique
- Arranged marriage, hidden identity, he falls first tropes
- The multiple POVs
- Dragons!

Things That Need Work:
- The sudden instalove - I would have loved to have seen more banter or argumentative screens between the FMC and MC. Something to show budding respect turning into affection.
- The development of the side characters and their relationships with the MCs, especially Mari’s relationship with Fell and Tamsyn’s relationship with her sisters.
- The overall world building and dragon lore

Overall, I enjoyed the story and it was an extremely quick read. I think the plot has a lot of promise, and I look toward to seeing what happens next!

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I was hooked on this from page one. I devoured it in two sittings. It was such a good story! An arranged marriage, a wife who is more than she seems, and a world trying to rid itself of magic. But magic can't just disappear...

I got an ARC of this thanks to @harpercollins and @netgalley. This was fun! It felt a little elementary, but knowing the author writes YA sometimes, it tracked. I thought the twist at the end was fun. And I’m interested to see where it all goes.

Review contains slight spoilers



I absolutely loved this book! The story is a bit of a slow burn, but I was hooked! In a world where dragons were driven to extinction by humans through The Threshing, we have our FMC, Tamsyn, who is a whipping girl for the Princesses of Penterra. She is raised as a member of the royal family but is still separate from them. The MMC is Fell, the Beast of the Borderlands that protects Panterra's northernmost border from bandits and invading countries. Fell comes to the capital to marry one of the princesses so he can be a voice for the people on the council. The king, queen, and lord regent come up with a plan to trick Fell into marrying Tamsyn, as they don't want him marrying one of the princesses. Fell and Tamsyn marry and after the deception is revealed, they leave the capital to go back to the Borderlands where Fell rules. The journey is long, but they must hurry to arrive before winter sets in. Along the way, Tamsyn sees the world as it is outside of the palace, and it is grim. The eradication of the dragons was supposed to bring prosperity to humans, but those without money and power are still suffering.

I love the relationship between Fell and Tamsyn. Despite their rocky start, they slowly develop deeper feelings for each other. It is a struggle for them as they fight themselves, but I love a good story where they can't help but give in. I am so excited to see how their relationship further develops and where the story will go from here!

Thank you HaperCollins and NetGalley for the advanced copy. My thoughts and this review are my own opinion.

How can one be sad about and in love with something at the same time?! I read this book in one sitting, even cooked dinner while reading it. 6 hours, i couldn't stop. I am absolutely in love with A Fire in the Sky, and now I have to wait for the next one (hence the sadness). I loved our main characters, and I can't wait to see their story continue. So many twists and turns it was addicting. This book *chef's kiss*. It has magic, dragons, spice, a beast of a warrior for a MMC, and a badass FMC. You can not ask for more in a romantasy. My only complaint was that it was too short. Sophie Jordan - thank you for this!

What's that? She has to marry a giant bearded man they call the Beast? And there used to be dragons but aren't anymore...unless? Excuse me while I cackle my romance and fantasy-loving heart out. I figured out the twist pretty early on but that didn't lessen my enjoyment at all. I loved the build up at the end and cannot wait for the sequel.

This is hands down one of the best books I have read in a while! There were parts of this book where I was so emotionally invested to the story and characters. The character development, world building, and storytelling was so captivating, I couldn't put it down! If you like, enemies to lovers, new-found family, and more importantly, DRAGONS, then this is the book for you! I liked the book so much, that halfway through, I went ahead and pre-ordered it. I am thankful I had the opportunity to read this early, and I can't wait for the sequel!