3.25/5 stars! This was a good romantasy. It had an interesting world and I liked the MMCs. I just wish it offered something, anything, new to the genre. It felt predictable and like other books I have read. I definitely enjoyed it though.

I actually had no idea that I received this book as an ARC so now I’m sad I’m late to the party.

I enjoyed this book! The story follows six different characters and their perspectives. I am someone that is used to reading a lot of POVs throughout bigger fantasy books, however it was still a bit hard to keep up at times with which perspective I was following at times. However, I loved all of the characters and their different storylines that connected to the story!

I also enjoyed that this story wasn’t heavily focused on the fated mate romance (though it’s a central plot of the book). This felt more involved in the rest of the plot and bringing back light through the fated mates rather than revolving around just those two characters and the romance itself and that was refreshing!

Very thrilling, fast-paced and I’m excited for the next!

Was a fantastic book that i thoroughly recommend and will be buying as I need a trophy version lol. I enjoying the different dynamics at play between the main characters especially towards the end.

This was SUCH a pleasant surprise! This is Fantasy Romance with a heavy emphasis on the Fantasy. This fae world is rich and varied and the multiple POVs help flush it out even more. It's an ensemble story more than just an FMC and an MMC and they way it ends has left me ready for more. If you like The Cruel Prince series than I think you will really enjoy this one! Drink this book: grab something red but fruity like a carbonic Gamay for this one.

I did get a little whiplash from the multiple POT but overall did enjoy, Unfortunately, I didn’t connect to the characters as much as I would have liked but the plot kept me engaged the whole time.

I just adore a story with a parallel magical world! Aurelia had a perfectly boring, human life until she feels the pull of a parallel world and a handsome, mysterious stranger of her dreams. Immersing myself in this world along with her was such an adventure! The characters were well developed and the plot flowed at a good pace. The ending felt a bit rushed, but I am invested and anxious to see where this story continues. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for gifting my an ARC of this book. All opinions here are my own.

Ambitious fantasy romance that bites off a little more than it can chew...

Blood, Iron, and Bone has all the makings of an epic fantasy romance—prophecies, fated mates, a cursed realm, and a sprawling cast of characters. The premise immediately pulled me in, especially Aurelia’s mysterious call and the hints of ancient magic and destiny. There’s so much rich lore and potential here, and I can definitely see fans of Sarah J. Maas or Jennifer L. Armentrout enjoying the familiar beats of found family, magical bonds, and high-stakes battles.

That said, the six different POVs made the story feel a bit too chaotic at times. Just as I was getting invested in one character’s journey, the perspective would shift, and it was hard to stay emotionally grounded. While I appreciate complex, layered world-building, the sheer number of voices diluted the impact of each individual arc and made it harder to connect deeply with any one character.

Still, there were moments that really worked—the atmosphere, the high fantasy stakes, and some great chemistry between key characters. I think this book will really resonate with readers who love intricate fantasy worlds and don’t mind keeping track of multiple storylines.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Blood Iron and Bone was giving modern Princess Bride meets Prince and the Pauper vibes and I’m here for it! The slow build up trying to introduce Lark, Aurelia and Andar was a little jarring. I really wanted the action to build and once it finally did, I could not put it down!

I related to the outsider feeling and just wanting to feel like you belong, Aurelia was the sweetest person ever and to hear what happens to Pan just breaks my heart. Luckily, there is a sweet storyline with Pan, so I was relieved.

Aife had me laughing so hard, she was the wisest smart a** in the world of Aithrim. I immediately need more of Cillian and Nova please! Overall, a great read and so happy for the journey they are all on and finding themselves and seeking their true needs, felt very validating for me. I hope to continue to see the series bloom and grow, definitely recommend!

Thank you Netgalley and Agency Press for the ARC!

I was sick when I was reading this and couldn't give a review in time, but honestly, I very wrongly assumed that this was going to follow the same vein of stories in the genre, I was very pleasantly mistaken.

The build up was a bit slow but the meat of it was pretty great, and this was a great book for the first in the series, this was a whole journey. I do have to say that this book should be marketed in a different vein because this needs to be read by more people. There's aN aspect of mystery and intrigue and the whole time I was myself trying to keep up.

The only thing I'll say is some of the changing POVs gave me some whiplash, but damn, I look forward to book 2 now!

This book could not keep me captivated. I would get sidetracked while reading it. I had put it down a few times. Just not for me

"I couldn’t put this book down! The story was gripping, the characters felt real, and every chapter pulled me deeper. Totally worth the read!"

I loved the concept - fated mates, the idea of a sinister fae world that actually took humans and exchanged them for changleings that just didn't function quite right in society, different types of creature like fae. Unfortunately this just wasn't for me - the first quarter of the book was very repetitive with too much telling not enough showing, and I really struggled to connect with the characters or beleive that they cared about each other.
If you like multiple POV, and slow paced books this might work for you.

What a good read! While it did seem average at times, Blood Iron and Bone brings very interesting back stories to each character. I did feel that the fated mates turned a bit into that desperation or insta love.
I will be continuing the series for sure! I look forward to seeing what's next for these characters.

Blood, Iron, and Bone is a fierce, fast-paced fantasy with razor-sharp stakes and a heroine you’ll root for from page one. Sera Foxe delivers rich worldbuilding, thrilling action, and a romance that simmers beneath all the chaos. It’s the kind of book that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go—in the best way.

I was excited by the premise of this book and when the book focused on the overall plot and world building, I did enjoy the story. The characters were also unique and interesting and I wanted to know what was going to happen to each. There were a lot of tidbits that were slowly revealed making you pay attention and wonder how things were truly going to unfold.

However, I believe it could have used some additional editing in order to make the story better. The beginning of the book has a lot of repetition in explaining a prophecy for two fae betrothed at birth. Something feels wrong to both about their fated mate and this prophecy. A full 20% of the book talked about these two and how they are trying to accept everything and believe that everything will be fine even though it feels a bit wrong. There are a few moments thrown in from their past and a third main character for a very slow build of how they will all become entwined before we get any additional characters or forward motion.

It is not just these 3 main characters that have a POV chapter, no several other character arcs occur with flashbacks of their past and other scenes. All of this is happening within only a 2 to 3 day time frame. This is where I started to get a bit lost and the story felt very abrupt. I would start to become hooked about a character and what was happening with them when suddenly the next chapter you'd be thrown into another arc. There were so many random scenes thrown in that I understood were trying to give some backstory but they were very long and still felt repetitive.

Although I am definitely interested to have more of the mystery and magic revealed, I am not sure I will continue with this series. If I see other reviews that the second book flows better than this one, I may give it another try.

Fantasy books with multiple povs really tickle a spot in my brain and blood iron & bone did its thing!

Bringing the feel of romantasy and epic fantasy together this book will really hit the mark for those who enjoy stories such at game of thrones will really enjoy the pacing of this one. Having six different POVs does slow the pace in a sense but this was a wild ride nonetheless and having so many POVs broadened the world and the plot for me.

Enjoyable start to the series!

This is a captivating start to the series. The story follows Aurelia, a mortal drawn by a mysterious call, and Andar, who is betrothed to Lark, the future High Queen of Áithrim. As they navigate a kingdom on the brink of fulfilling a prophecy, their fated connection feels off, adding tension to the plot. The book’s multiple POVs and slow-building world-building intrigued me, though I had to adjust to the shifting perspectives. The romance is compelling but not the main focus; politics, magic, and fate take center stage. While the pace is slow initially, it picks up toward the end, leaving me excited for what’s coming in the next book.

I really really enjoyed this book. The pacing, world-building, and multi-points of view were easy to follow, but unique. I think the character development needed to have the different points of view for you to want to root for them, like them, and be invested in them, too. I love that there’s more to the fae than just being tall with pointy ears and magic! I like the different classes of fae and I’m excited to learn more about their abilities and fates in the next book. I also like that it was broken up into “parts” with quotes from Maw that prefaced what happens in the subsequent chapters. I can’t wait to see where Lark, Aurelia, Nova, Andar & all the other characters will go!
* Tropes:
Found Family
Prophecies
Cursed Land
Parallel Universe
Multiple-POV
MMC with a sense of Duty
Fated Mates / Its Always Been You

This book was alright.
It was very tough to get into with the six different POVs all kind of clashing and drawing you out of the story you were just starting to get used to. It’s really a brain workout. It just takes a lot of focus, which is hard for me sometimes.

Around the 50ish% mark I started to get the hang of what was going and who was who and just used to the writing style in general.

There is a lot more description and conversation than action which can also slow down the pace.
It’s a story about fated mates (fae + human) when a prophecy is about to come to pass. It’s got good enough world building and just a touch of spice and magic. Hoping for more in the sequel!

This was a wild ride and it did take me forever to get into honestly. The pacing was off for a bit until I got into the groove, but the million POVs didn’t bother me as much as I thought they would!