Consort of Fire was one of those books I was just flabbergasted by. Not in a bad way but in a what in the world just happened kinda way. This was a spicy MFF fantasy read that still had a plot. I really enjoyed it.

Thank you to Montlake and #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

(First half three stars tepid, second half five stars burn!) This took a long time before the story finally really caught fire for me as the blurb had suggested. At that point the authors seemed to me to be ready to ramp up the fun story line, and boy did they. So now I’m in the mood for the next in the series, I just hope it starts like this one ends. Thank you to Montlake and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

Kit Rocha up their game with each series they do and I love this one so, so much. The worldbuilding is seamless, the characters fascinating, the relationships complex, and the sex is super hot, of course. I suspect I won't be able to form a more coherent opinion than "ahh! so good!" until I get back to this on reread, so until then here's some bits I especially loved:

- Sachi wants to kill Ash, and would like to get into his bed to do it, being very good at deception and seduction. What she doesn't count on is Ash having a one-way connection to her heart, and an ability to sense the fear there. In the beginning he thinks it's a fear of him, and refuses to have sex with her until it's gone. I love that Ash cares about that fear and only wants to be intimate with a completely willing partner, and having that parlayed into a plot point? Genius.

- We see early on that people's attraction has no relation to gender, and that we can basically assume that everyone is bi, which feels so incredibly safe and wonderful.

- The Phoenix's pronouns are they/them, and their fire lets people be reborn. It makes total sense, while also allowing trans folx to fully exist in this world in whatever form is best for them which, LOVE.

- I love that in one scene Zanya makes no judgement if it's good or bad to be in the closet, but she calls the opportunity to be out "an unexpected gift". This nuance is greatly appreciated when so many books go on about how great it is to be out without considering the very real safety concerns that keep some people in the closet.

- Did I mention that the sex is super hot and the relationship is polyamorous?

If you have been looking to get lost in a fantasy world, if you want to feel safe in a queer space, if you'd like to be swept away by a fascinating story, get on this. I cannot wait to see where this series goes.

Sachielle of House Roquebarre has been pledged as consort to the Dragon-king. of the Sheltered Lands. But there are so many secrets in the marvelously detailed world, some that Sachi knows about, some that are secret even from her. Her chief handmaid Zanya is also something very much more than she appears to be. But how this story unfolds is so, so satisfying. All three main characters, Sachi, Zanya, and the Dragonlord Ash, interact in so many unexpected ways--and the chemistry among them is dragonfire hot. All three are fascinating people in their own right, but as they interact with each other, the relationships keep changing in unexpected ways that keep a reader's interest totally invested. I highly recommend this book.

Kit Rocha is a writing duo specializing in erotic polyamorous romances. If you know that going in and it’s ok with you then you are in for a fantastic ride.

Their new series is based in a fantasy world with gods that can turn into magical creatures, mortals with secret agendas, and of course all the main characters are wounded in different ways which lust and love can cure. I do mean love, true love. Kind love. Taking care of each other and even being willing to die to save the one you love. The highest stakes possible.

This immersive world is so lush, so sensuous, so luscious. The world-building is fantastic and not something that felt clichéd to me, very original with some elements that I’ve never come across before.

Our main characters are mortals: a princess and her handmaiden/assassin, sent to a dragon-god/man in order to bind the high court of the gods with the mortals. Nothing is as it seems and not only that: time is running out for our heroines, grain by grain – measured in an enchanted and cursed hour glass.

I’m being vague with the plot details because I went in knowing nothing and was delighted to discover certain things that might be out on blurbs etc (there is ALWAYS too much info on the covers).

The writing is smooth and lyrical, the story is intense and romantic and exciting. What more could you ask for? Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for letting me read this in exchange for an honest opinion.

Consort of Fire is the tale of Sachi, her handmaiden Zanya, and the mysterious Dragon that Sachi finds herself betrothed to. For years, a sacrificial bride or groom has been offered to the Dragon in exchange for protection. It is Sachi’s fate to be the consort to a Dragon who by all accounts is vile and impossible to live with. Still, Sachi and Zanya have an ulterior motive- they’ve been tasked with killing the Dragon. If they don’t, Sachi’s soul will be lost. As Sachi and Zanya get to know Ash, complications arise and they must decide if they can still fulfill their original quest.

Consort of Fire is the triumphant first book in the Bound to Fire and Steel series. I absolutely loved the dynamic between Sachi, Zanya, and Ash. This book has lots of excellent LGBTQ+ rep and inclusive world-building. The poly romance is handled skillfully and is very compelling. I’m excited to see their connections explored more in future books! Along with the steamy romance, there is interesting world-building with complex mythology. I would recommend this to readers who seek queer romance, expansive world-building, and lovable characters. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!

Thank you so much to Kit Rocha, Montlake, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Well I must sat, when I first started this book I didn’t think it was going to be for me! Man was I surprised ,and happily so! When two orphaned girls are sent on a task to kill a dragon to save their own lives, they run into more then they ever expected.


I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

I couldn't put this book down. This was my first book by Kit Roocha but this may have started a new obsession for me. This was a wonderful start to a fantasy series. I am a sucker for a forced marriage / forced proximity and then a road trip/tour of the world storyline. But this was unique in that Sachi was already in love with her handmaid/guardian Zanya. I wasn't sure if I was reading a love triangle or how the story was going to move forward but it was so much better that I could have imagined. The way Ash reacts to the their love was so amazing and hot. He was so amazing and I am so in love. He was an alpha cinnamon role if that is even a thing. He was so growly and protective but not just of his consort but also of Zanya. And I mean he is a Dragon. How much better can you get! The way the three of them fall in love is perfect and so well done in a short time and while we are watching them fall in love we are getting pieces of bigger intrigue and a wonderful glimpse of this world of dreams. (PS this book could have been a million times longer and I still couldn't get enough of it)
I love when a fantasy novel lets the world unfold as you read the story ( as opposed to the data dump that you sometimes get). It eases you into the world. The Gods and Goddess and how they come to be is so unique and I loved the set up for a giant battle of good vs evil. The world is on the brink of war, chaos, epic battles of good vs evil This has so much potential. I know this book hasn't even come out yet and I am dying for the next one. There were so many great characters and so much more to this world that I can't wait to get back to.
Highly recommend to those that like Spicy Fantasy Romance. This is not a slow burn and it has all the spice. It also has a great storyline with battles, and intrigue and world building.

I loved this book! It was such a great combination of 🌶️ and plot, and the plot didn’t seem like an afterthought. Fell in love with all of the characters, and can’t wait to read more of this series, whether it follows other High Court members, or Ash/Sachi/Zanya. I won’t be able to stop thinking about this fantasy romance, and I won’t be able to stop thinking about Ash.

Consort of Fire is book one in the Bound to Fire and Steel series by Kit Rocha. It is a mix of fantasy and passion with dragons, a cursed heiress and an assassin thrown into the mix. As this is a first book, there is a lot of world building and we are introduced to a plethora of people, no least Sanya, Sachi and the Dragon (Ash) are the main trio of the book, and the story is told from multiple POV’s.
This book was a bit heavier on the fantasy than I’m used to and definitely from this author who’s Beyond series I devoured. This book had romance and action with some good characters and an interesting story line. You’re definitely going to want to read it if fantasy is your thing.
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I need book two like ASAP! I’m saying that as a compliment - the world building?! Impeccable!! The characters?! Fantastic!! The romance? Not only spicy, but it also has just enough sweetness that it’s so satisfying to see them all together and to know that they belong together. Kit Rocha has done it again and I will be eagerly anticipating the second installment!!

Okay. OKAY. I’m actually writing this within five minutes of finishing this book so that I’m thinking clearly but also NOT clearly at all.

I LOVED Consort of Fire. The romance between the earth and its Dreamers, the trust and faith that the Dragon is able to build in a relationship with two women who have been nothing but hurt their entires lives, the spice- THE SPICE. *chefs kiss*

To be 1,0000% honest, the first 75% of this book is light world building (but oh how the world can be so beautiful!) and soft history of the three main characters, with a decent amount of spice.

But once that back 25% of the book hits!!!! That’s when the drama, intrigue, and adventure truly begin! I haven’t ever read a magical world like this (though I have only been reading fantasy for about a year) and I cannot wait to keep going with this series!!!

For all of you Fourth Wing fans who have been chasing the high of dragon fantasy but wanted even MORE spice — this one is for you.

Sachi is a princess who has been raised her entire life to seduce The Dragon, a god and dragon shifter who rules over the earth along with other gods empowered by the Everlasting Dream. She has also been sent to kill him. And if she can’t get the job done, her handmaiden, lover and trained warrior, Zanya, will do it for her. If they don’t, both their lives and their future together are at risk.

The Dragon, Ash, has been accepting consort after consort from the human kingdom for centuries, but none has truly had what it takes to be his partner. Could Sachi… AND Zanya… be the surprise he’s waited for all this time? And what will he do about the fact they want him dead?

This premise, story and the lore surrounding the Dream and Void had me enthralled. Sachi, Zanya and Ash were all such complex and interesting characters and I loved getting each of their POVs. You are truly rooting for all of them. And who doesn’t love a dragon shifter??? Plus, the side characters, especially Ash’s fellow gods, are all so entertaining, even when things seem dire. And while the spice starts off slow burn-ish, when it hits, it HITS. This is one of the spiciest books I’ve read.

Thank you Kit Rocha and NetGalley for this ARC! I enjoyed it so much!

I liked the Mercenary Liberians series by this author and expected similar with this series. It is entirely different from that series. This is high fantasy. Very good world building. Good character development. A plot that carries over for the next books. One problem is solved but it loads to a far bigger problem that is left hanging. Good start to a new series.

Consort of Fire by Kit Rocha was not quite the epic romantasy that I was expecting, but it 100% lays the foundation for what I think may be the next big name in the genre and I AM OBSESSED.

The novel centers around Sachielle (the princess), Zanya (the assassin), and Ash (the Dragon). Sachi and Zanya have been raised since they were young girls to work as a team and kill the Dragon, the god who protects the land that humans would otherwise destroy. Sachi, posing as the King's daughter, is sent by the kingdom to be the Dragon's consort as a fulfilment of the promise that the people will send the Dragon a wife every hundred years. Zanya, posing as her handmaiden, is tasked with ultimately assassinating the Dragon. To complicate matters, Zanya and Sachi are secret lovers, and should they fail, Sachi's life will be forfeit due to a curse. What neither of them anticipates, however, is that in gaining the Dragon's trust, they've also gained his love. Can Sachi stand to kill the only man to ever show her love and kindness? And can Zanya kill the Dragon to save Sachi's life knowing that it'll leave her with a broken heart?

I certainly went into this book expecting more plotting and squabbles, but much of the conflict centered around internal emotions. There was a lot of character/world building, but the ending is absolutely explosive. All of the elements come together to build an even more captivating story line to come in book two, and I honestly can't wait!

The romantic aspect was also *chef's kiss*. The authors really took their time to allow their characters to build a natural tension and connection. I hesitate to call this a slow burn, because there was certainly plenty of steam throughout, but the authors were very conscious about when and how the characters gave their hearts and their bodies.

Overall, Consort of Fire is one of the best reads of the year for me, and I can't wait for more in this series to come!

This book was sooo yummy 🥵 the plot was perfection and the characters even better. Exactly what I expected from KR! BUUUUUTTTTT the spice?!?!?! Blew my mind!!! Completely unexpected but I absolutely devoured and loved it sooo much

I absolutely loved this book! This will be more of a personal reaction review than any attempt at objectivity. The combination of the romance and the fantasy, especially the pacing worked really well for me. I am not really a fantasy reader, and this hit all of my romance spots. I loved the worldbuilding, and each new revelation (about the characters, the magic systems, the world) was exciting to discover. The book delicately balances the intimate connections demanded by the magic in play (telepathic bonding between the consort and the dragon) and all of the secrets that each of the people in the relationship are keeping.

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I received an advance review copy from NetGalley.

I was provided an ARC via NetGalley to offer an unbiased review. This book is scheduled for release on 28 Nov 2023. If you like romantic fantasy, you should just plan to take the day off work.

A not-so-fun-fact about me: I don't read blurbs or summaries about books before I read them. When I say I had no idea what this book was about when I requested it through NG, I'm not even exaggerating. Horny dragon book? That's what I got, and boy howdy, did it deliver. And it was a queer horny dragon book? Even 👏 better 👏!!

Anytime authors are doing worldbuilding, especially in fantasy, there is a learning curve where the reader needs to have space to take it all in. My favorite version of this is where the author starts in the middle of the action, and assumes the reader is smart enough to pick up and roll with it using context clues. Even though I wasn't 100% sure what was happening at the beginning, they laid the bread crumbs just enough to get me through a 400 page book in 2 days.

I'm not going to compare this book to anything else out there, but if you enjoy unique stories with a diverse cast of characters and some pretty spicy on-page sex scenes, you will want to add this to your TBR. I'm already pumped about the next book in this world!

Wow! This book is unlike any other I’ve read. A dragon-shifter- god is gifted a consort every hundred years, in exchange for protection along the protected land borders. The consort (Sachi) is sent with her handmaiden, a trained assassin (Zanya), to kill the dragon. If they don’t kill the dragon in time, Sachi will die because she is cursed. Seems simple enough- kill a god, escape and survive.
Except it’s not, because the dragon can feel their emotions. If they feel hesitation about killing him, he will know. They must fall in love with the dragon- who has kept them safe and protected for the first time in their lives… in order to kill him!

I thought this story’s FMC was Sachi, but it seemed like it was actually Zanya, at least in my mind. Or maybe, it’s both; but I felt that Sachi’s character development was not as strong as Zanya’s. I’m not sure if there’s going to be a second book, but this felt like a lead-up to a second book with some kind of war event or something similar. I could see the author developing Sachi’s character more in the second book. The dragon’s character also needs a bit more depth and development. Yes, he seems like a kind, reverent male, a fierce protector and god, but I don’t know much else about who he is. None of this is negative, just observation. I liked the dragon, I didn’t LOVE him. I’m not sure why.

This book gets spicy and it’s all contributing to the plot. It’s not just spice for the sake of spice. (FFM scenes).

“ “Sweet, beautiful Sachielle. You burn with joy, and I want it all over me.””

I really enjoyed this book. It was different and it was not predictable. I would recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy and wants something that’s not faeries!

From bestselling author kit Rocha comes a new fantasy series and that is going to leave readers wanting more! I loved everything about the book. From the characters and their journey through the book to the sexy times to the world itself. I can’t wait to read the next one!