I am a fan of how the Fae and Human worlds meld in books. Using Quicksilver, ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and GILD book series as sources to reference points, I am putting a lot of value on this book. Let us start off with the good points: Lark and Andar are very well established characters having been childhood friends to lovers mold, that without creating a spoilers, is ill-fated with Lark constantly fighting against the "dreams" she keeps having telling her that Andar is not her mate. Aurelia adds adds a layer suspense as the human thrown into the Fae world and enters as the linchpin factor between the love that Andar has for Lark, that she doesn't share for him. It is certainly worth it for the reader to enter the entanglement of the three characters and see how the puzzle and the "prophecy" are all unraveled.
Here is the only bad point for me: it is a very slow build over the course of the book. Before you scorn me over this information, I don't think this is a horrible thing. I have taken my bad view of the slow build from my time with Throne of Glass series, but it's certainly something you need to be aware of. When you reach the end of this book, the build-up is well worth all of the slow building. I will look forward to what Sera Foxe does with the future books in this series. Whether this is a duology, trilogy, or multi-book series, this series has a lot going for it.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with the ARC of this book for an honest review!

★★★★★ because every once in a while I like to rate a book depending on the potential for the series and the amount of relatively hidden world-building in added chapters in between the main storyline 💌

I enjoyed the political aspects of the fantasy world and how there was a focus on the treatment of "mortals" in fae stories and tales in general.

<i>The love that poured from the dream boy to her through the lightest touch of his full lips never faltered and she gave herself over to it.</i>

Honestly I enjoyed the multiple POVs and underlining storylines that could be developed in the later books in the series.

I found this book read a bit young for the targeted audience it is advertised for. However, that being said it was easy to understand and had easy to follow world building. It has an intriguing concept and I am intrigued for where the story could progress.

Well, I've finished it and when it tell you it was an interesting read!
I thought it had great start but I will say the different points of view really took me a while to get my head around... However... I did enjoy being able to connect with different character!

I am looking forward to the next books and I am sure we will start to go deeper into the magic system within the universe!

First I want to thank Netgalley and Sera Foxe for this e-ARC copy of this book.

I really liked this book, I had a great time with this. It did take me a while to get into it, it was about halfway when I got into it fully but I expect that from a fantasy book 😊.

This is written in 3rd person which I don’t normally get on with. However, this one was well written and kept me engaged. I also really liked the multiple povs in this, as it gave me more insights into each character. I do love a book with multiple povs.

I really liked Aurelias character and she was definitely my favourite character of the story.

I really liked the writing in this and the world building was fantastic, it felt like a slow burn which I don’t mind at all but the last 30% ( I think, not sure though) of this book definitely made the slow burn worth it.

I will definitely be reading book 2!

I loved the storyline however it did take me a while to get into as this book has six storylines and I struggled to keep track of who is who.

However the world-building was incredible, I felt like I was actually in the world itself. The pacing was really well done and the more I read, the more theories popped into my head.

What I found really refreshing was the romance wasn’t the main part of the plot. As the romantasy genre has blown up, I’ve read a lot that has more romance than plot and this book reversed that. It was a nice change of pace.

Thank you to Net Galley, Sera Fox and Publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I would like to start by saying that unfortunately I DNF'D this book at around 30%. I don't think this is a bad book by any means but just not the right one for me. It has 6 POV's which I found confusing at times and the writing style just didn't fit with what I am used to.

I did enjoy the premise and plot of the book and can 100% see why people would enjoy this book. If you love books that have intricate plots and lots of detail then I think you will like this book. The plot is unique and the writing etude is different from your typical fantasy book.

Thank you again for the opportunity to ARC read this book.

This author was new to me but the cover and description drew me in. I’m really glad I took a chance because I fell in love with this book!

Disappointment is heavy with this one, and the cover is so freaking cool. The concept of the book was fantastic; the world-building was so good, and the storyline is mildly entertaining. The writing, however, felt really hard to follow at times, and I felt zero connection to any of the characters in the book. The romance felt too forced, and the repetition of long paragraphs about their obsession with each other felt tedious. Another huge letdown was that the battle built up throughout the whole book turned out to be mostly cut out, jumping to another moment and cutting back when it was over. It never felt like an adult romance. I think it should be categorized as YA and eliminate the cringy, spicy scenes at the end of it. Three stars is probably being too kind on this one.

In a kingdom on the precipice of the fulfillment or failure of its most famous prophecy, thrown together by fate and terrifying circumstance, a motley band of Fae and Human alike must come together for the good of the realm, even as the darkness that covers the land threatens to become permanent.

I really enjoyed this. It has a lot of points of view, which takes a little while to get used to, but once you do, it's not a problem. I felt like all the POV characters were well-developed, so it worked. The story was fun, the world-building is good and has lots of room for more development. I look forward to the rest of the series! 4⭐

I received an advanced complimentary digital copy of this book from Netgalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

I genuinely believe that the concept, plot, prophecies, and characters in this book had great potential. The intriguing premise drew me in, and I was excited to see how it would unfold. However, I found myself somewhat let down by the lack of action throughout the story. It felt a bit too raw and unrefined, making it difficult to fully immerse myself in the narrative.

One of the main issues I faced was the difficulty in connecting with the characters. While they had interesting backgrounds and motivations, I felt that they lacked depth and development. A bit more focus on their emotions and personal growth would have made a significant difference in my overall experience.

That said, I do see a lot of potential here. With some additional polishing, better character development, and an increase in intensity, I believe this book could easily become a four or even five-star read. It just needs that extra touch to truly bring out its strengths and make it a memorable and engaging story.

This book had a very fascinating plot that kept me intrigued the whole way through which I really enjoyed. I like the concept of the three main characters and what would happen with the relationship between them due to the best friends since childhood but one not like the other situation really kept me going through the book. It did at times feel a little slow with all the POV’s and a little repetitive with her not loving him and the human telling me over and over again that “she isn’t normal and doesn’t belong” there’s only so many time you can say that without me wanted to hit my head against a wall. Over all I’m excited where this series goes and definitely worth the read.

The multiple POVs could be a bit much at times. I felt it almost took away from me fully getting immersed in the story. Overall, I didn't hate it, and I enjoyed getting to know the different characters. I really enjoyed the world-building. The plot had a lot of promise but at times became hidden by the subplots.

Overall, Blood Iron and Bone has a lot of fantastic moments capturing a tale of fate, prophecy, and a mystericasl call.

***ARC review***

"Blood Iron and Bone" by Sera Fox is an engaging fantasy novel with a richly developed world and a unique magic system that adds depth to the story. The characters are well-crafted, each with distinct motivations. However, the multiple points of view -six in total-can be confusing at times, making it challenging to stay focused. Because of this, it did take me a while to finish the book because I didn't have 100% buy-in. The novel is a solid recommendation for fantasy enthusiasts who enjoy intricate world-building.

This book is one where the second half moves along quicker than the first, but the first is so important. The world and character building that the first half sets up is crucial. So many things I want to say about this, but it would be nothing but spoilers. Well done Sera Foxe! I will end on this note though, “Tú mo ghrá”

The plot and writing style were hard to grasp on to at first, and I wasn't really sure if I wanted to keep reading. I continued however, and I am glad I did so, because the plot was very interesting and original, and a lot easier to understand once I had a firmer idea of what the many plots and characters each entailed. The faerie/fae system in this was an interesting take which I had not seen before in other novels, so I very much enjoyed discovering a whole new world and it's structures, and being surprised when something did not fit with my assumptions of how this world worked.
If you're a big fae fantasy lover, then this is definitely the book for you!

This book was amazing! If you love throne of glass or fourth wing you will love this book! The story was very well written!

Sera Foxe’s Blood Iron and Bone, the first in The Lightbringers series, is a thrilling fantasy romance filled with destiny, magic, and intrigue. The story follows Aurelia, a mortal girl drawn by an eerie call, and Andar, a Fae noble struggling with a fated bond that doesn’t feel right. As darkness threatens their kingdom, a group of unlikely allies must unite to fulfill a powerful prophecy.

Foxe’s world-building is immersive, blending courtly drama, high-stakes adventure, and deep-rooted mythology. Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black will appreciate the gripping romance, complex characters, and richly woven lore. A must-read for fantasy lovers!

I’m relatively new to the fantasy world, so I’m still learning all the creative layers that go in to it, but boy does this genre currently have a choke hold on me! Blood, Iron and Bone definitely kept me locked into this genre. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. Most of it read like a fun adventure, even though there are hard and heavy things that happen. (I’m attributing a lot of that to Aurelia’s sassy comedic relief throughout the book….which I loved!). I enjoyed the characters and even though there are a lot of different point of views pivoting from chapter to chapter, there wasn’t a character that I didn’t want to hear from or was tempted to skip over. The beginning was a little confusing to try and figure out what was going on, but once I got my feet under me, it was an enjoyable ride. It’s definitely a book that is building to a bigger story so there are still lots of unanswered questions (though I have many theories!). All in all, I’m happy to have read it and will definitely be reading the next book!

A big thanks to NetGalley and Agency Press for the ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

I absolutely loved watching this story unfold!! I found myself instantly swept into their world through the sensational storytelling! The interworkings of the different characters stories had me captivated; it was like a puzzle slowly being put together. I loved this style of writing because it really gave you a more intimate look at how many players are really affected by the prophecy and their differences. I also really enjoyed Aurelia's subtle humor and her little mortal quips that went over everyone's heads; it had me laughing to myself several pages later.
Their stories have only just begun, and I cannot wait to find out where they lead!!!

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC. All thoughts are my own