Never has a cliffhanger had such a strong effect on me! This book... Wow! Sariah, you have officially got me in a chokehold and I am happy to remain here.

Where to begin...

So, Lia, our protagonist, is absolutely captivating. Her strength, determination, and unwavering commitment to her beliefs, even at personal risk, are admirable.

Her adelphia, her found family of sisters, are such a wonderful group of women and their bond is beautifully portrayed.

Jason, the love interest... Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy... He is intense, he is sexy, and he is undeniably mysterious. There's an instant connection between him and Lia, and while I'm usually not massively into insta-love/lust, in A Tribute of Fire this will make sense as the story progresses, and I'm certain book 2 will shed more light onto the situation. There's a very fated-mates feel to this story.

The banter and tension between him and Lia had me swooning - it was such a viscerally exciting development and it had me struggling to put the book down at all, I wanted more more more!

The world-building is unique and so interesting, and it's written in a way that is easy to digest. I love the Greek mythology aspect to this book, it is wonderfully written, taking from Greek history and weaving in magical elements in a creative way. I can't wait to find out more about the magic system that's being built.

I am desperate for book 2 - I don't know how I am expected to wait patiently, but I will do my absolute best!

When I saw that Sariah Wilson, a favorite author, was writing this book and stepping into a new genre, I knew I had to read this. A Tribute of Fire is amazing and I stayed up way too late reading it just so I could finish it-I didn't want to put it down! Sariah weaves an intriguing tale full of mystery and heart melting moments that keep you flipping those pages, eager for more.

Sariah did a wonderful job creating a unique story and memorable characters based around real events in history that we don't know a lot about. Lia is loyal, dedicated and has a fierce drive to protect and help. Lia's journey intertwines with Jason and together they are just fire. They have great banter and witty conversations. I have never wanted to skip to the ending of a story so bad in my life just to see what happens. (I refrained and let the mysteries unfold as I read). I loved the twists and turns of the story, even when they were driving me crazy at the same time. Definitely 'book hang over' inducing. I will go back for a re-read on this and eagerly await the next part of this story. I am not very patient and just want to dive right into the continuing story. It's going to be amazing!

ARC review 💫✨ 3.75 stars!

A Tribute of Fire was a glimpse into the fantasy realm of fictional Ancient Greece, with magic and malice at every turn.

This book is perfect your “new adult” fantasy/ mythology lovers looking for a fresh story. I especially loved the easter egg references to different elements of Greek mythology (the battle of troy, locrian maidens, politics and squabbles between gods).

Lia is a strong FMC who stops at nothing to achieve her goals. She loves fiercely and fights for what she believes in, even if it means sacrificing herself. The found family & sisterhood she creates was such a special element! Jason is a mysterious love interest who had me questioning a lot of morals… but like not in a bad way….

What’s holding me back from giving this book a higher rating is the pacing. I absolutely LOVED the first 1/3- it was fast paced, the romantic tension was off the charts, and the world was brutal and intriguing. From there the pace slowed down a lot for me, and I found myself wanting things to progress faster with less back and forth between characters over the same issues.

Thank you to the author for an ARC!

I have read every book Sariah Wilson has written, and I can unequivocally say that this is her best one.

Swoony heroes are a given, and Jason was no exception. Lia was an amazing, multi layered heroine and I loved her journey and growth (so far, there's more to go).

The mythology references were enthralling. I want to fall down a greek mythology rabbit hole to learn more about what is "real" and what the author developed or embellished for the story.

Also, I found the writing style really well suited. It had a vaguely modern feel that made the story easier to digest without going so far as to disrupt the tone and jar you out of the setting. A really well done blend that I have noticed some authors have difficulty with lately.

And finally, I need the next book immediately, please.

A Tribute of Fire is the perfect blend of fantasy and romance. I loved that it was set in Ancient Greece and based on one of its myths. It's engaging with great action, romance, and twists and turns.