I loved this book! I really enjoyed the author's writing style and found myself struggling to put it down!

It felt like the perfect mix of fantasy and romance and although I suspected how the plot would develop, it was enjoyable to realise I'd worked it out rather than a feeling of frustration or predictability. I can't wait for the next one.

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Thank you Netgalley for this ARC to review.

I enjoyed this book immensely. It had an unexpected twist which I did not foresee which I loved. An easy writing style makes the reading experience pleasurable and provides a good amount of descriptive detail without being too much at any point.
There are all the requirements for a great book, in my humble opinion, including romance, family love, power, deceit, conflict, action, mystery, history and change. The main characters are well crafted, believable and react and respond exactly how the reader would expect until...(no spoilers). There is a little spice (just so you know). Can't wait forthe next instalment!

This new dragon fantasy is sublime. A novel delivered with experienced and expert writing, a polished, perfectly narrated story and worthy of all the praise that will come its way.

In the royal courts Tamsyn is the whipping girl for the princesses, taking their punishments whilst living alongside them in the palace she knows little of her heritage and only that she was adopted at birth. She continues to benefit the crown as an adult in an arranged marriage to secure a union, however this releases a strength and power unknown and unforeseen.

This novel is such a page turner, the alternate PoVs allow us into the minds of our protagonists, and we see different sides of events as they unfold. The characters are superb, Tamsyn is a strong and relatable lead and her relationships and experiences with others are expertly written. We journey with her through majestic landscapes as magic weaves in threads around her and her destiny unfolds.

The incredible climax with big twists is exhilarating and, although the book ends on a cliffhanger, there is a satisfying turn of events to conclude.

This is the work of a pro; the level of detail is exceptional, the world building is expertly crafted, the characters are well fleshed out and the plot is water tight. Other recent dragony big hitters have nothing on this, and I hope that A Fire in the Sky gets all the noise it deserves.

I really enjoyed this book a lot. Enemies to loved is my favourite trope to read, and this book does it very well.
This book had me hooked, and I can't wait for book two!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC!

I read this book in less than a day and enjoyed pretty much every moment of it! From the beginning, when we found out our main character was a royal whipping girl, to the end, it was fantastic. Tamsyn was interesting and believable. Her love of her royal family and her sisters makes sense considering how she's been raised—she IS a sister of the princesses in all the ways that matter. It's just that she's the one who takes the punishment when they do wrong.

Fell is our male lead, and he has that brooding style down. He's all about wearing black and stoic, but he's committed to his people and lands. The lack of care for himself and his people was admirable, especially in THAT scene where he knew they expected him to put on a show. So, put on a show he did!

Their chemistry was immediate. You get the sense that there's something more between them outside of normal human attraction. This immediately raises eyebrows, as this is a world where magic is viewed as a threat - the dragons were eliminated, and the witches are still being actively hunted. Humanity needs something to blame, and magic is now the number one enemy.

Despite the animosity between them both after the Big Reveal happens, you can still sense their yearning. They don't understand it, but they're also unsure what to do with it. The big twist happens, though I will say that I saw it coming a mile off. Either way, I still enjoyed it when it happened, and I want to find out what happens next, so I'm excited to read the sequel when it comes out!

My suspicions about Fell were right...what those were, you'll have to read to find out.

On another note - good lord did I hate Stig. Save us from men who think women need to be saved.

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2 stars
I loved the idea behind this book and believe it started off so well. Unfortunately it very quickly began to go off the rails for me. It was predictable and a little young too in places. Almost as if it wasn't sure what age range to claim as its audience. The opportunity to really hit hard on so many parts was a sad missed opportunity. It just really did not live up to its hype sadly.

I loved this book! Started it and couldn't put it down. It grabbed me within the first few pages.

Really liked the FMC and MMC and their relationship, the enemies to lovers, angst and 'she's mine' vibes. The spice was spicing, but there could have been more, IMO 🤣

Would definitely recommend it and can't wait for the next book!

This an original and exciting take on the enemy to lovers fantasy trope with some very unexpected plot twists by the end of book 1 that leave you on edge for book 2. Tamsyn and Fell have a mysterious past connected to dragons and witchcraft. Both were abandoned as children and as adults find themselves in a marriage of convenience. But what happens next is unexpected and opens the way to giving them answers about their pasts. I can't wait for book 2!

A Fire in the Sky is the first book in Sophie Jordan's new adult romantasy series, set in a world where dragons are extinct and magic is fading. Tamsyn is a whipping girl at the royal court of Penterra and is punished for the princesses' misdeeds. Her life is upended when she is forced to marry Fell, the Beast of the Borderlands, under false pretenses to save the princesses from marrying him instead. Their relationship evolves as Tamsyn's identity and hidden powers come to light, revealing secrets that could reignite the dormant magic and transform the kingdom.

As soon as I started reading this book, I was instantly hooked, and I couldn't stop until I'd finished it in one go. I've never read the young adult Firelight trilogy, but given this new series is a prequel or origin story to the Firelight series, I think it was a great entry point, and it meant that I didn't really know where the plot was going so it was all very unexpected. I was definitely along for the ride and I was totally invested.

As well as loving the plot, I also loved the relationship between Tamsyn and Fell. Their instant attraction and chemistry was perfect as it didn't fall onto the instalove side of the line. The sex scenes were just right, and it was the perfect balance of plot and romance. It was just everything I was looking for.

I thought the world was fascinating - the presence of whipping girls or boys to take the punishment for the royal family, and the method of proving the consummation of a marriage were just a few of the ways that this world felt both fleshed out and original. It really felt like a real (but odd and interesting) fantasy world that had been really well thought through.

The only note I wrote while reading the book itself was "Omg it's amazing! So emotional and gripping" and that was around page 50, and after that I was too enthralled to write any further notes. So it's safe to say that I will definitely be reading the rest of this series. That cliffhanger had me gasping for more, and if this was a completed series already, I know I would binge the whole series right now. This is the perfect start to an adult romantasy series, and I can't wait to read the future books!

Disclaimer: I received an ARC from NetGalley but this is my voluntary and honest review.

✨I received this ARC in exchange for a honest review from NetGalley ✨

From starting this book, the story really intrigued me, and I really struggled to put it down! The world building was great, and so much detail was put into everything! I did guess some plot points, but others took me by complete surprise.
The main characters relationship was so complicated with arranged marriage, deceit, and a lack of trust. But in finding themselves they also found eachother in the process, and I loved reading the multiple POVs throughout.

There were a couple of characters that I just didn’t gel with, but overall I fell in love with Tamsyn and Fell. The way the relationship grew, and their sexual tension was on point!

The cliffhanger was absolutely brutal and I was definitely left feeling that I desperately wanted more! I can’t wait for the next book!

I really enjoyed this, A Fire in the Sky is dark, atmospheric, emotional and has a deeply rewarding cliffhanger twist at the end. I felt at times, the steamy connection between Fell and Tamsyn was quick, but given the magical twist, it makes a lot of sense. Huge thanks to the author and publisher, for the chance to read this ARC, via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I hope to read more from this series.

I am so glad that the author is planning future books, because after that ending, I need more!!

Written in multiple POVs, this is an epic romantasy with adventure, arranged marriage, spice, dragons, and witches.

I finished this within 24 hours because I honestly couldn't put it down - I was intrigued from the very start, and even though I guessed some of what was going to happen, it didn't make it any less of a surprise!

I am really looking forward to where the author takes this story and these characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and HQ Stories for the opportunity to read this ARC.

In a book that is a million miles away from what she normally writes, Sophie Jordan, manages to capture the magic of fanasty story telling as she tells the story of the girl who is not a princess but is treated like one. Opening with dragons and closing with them too, this is a captiviting novel about Tamsyn, a whipping girl, who entered a false marriage.

What will happen when he finds out....will they fall in love? You've just got to read to discover what's inside this very different book.

A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan
Rating:3.5/5
Release Date: 26 September 2024

In a realm devoid of dragons and distrustful of witches, Tamsyn treads a precarious path within the palace, torn between her loyalty to the princesses and her humble station as a servant.

Forced into marriage with Fell, a formidable warrior, to safeguard the princesses, Tamsyn's world undergoes a seismic shift. As enigmas unravel and latent powers stir, Tamsyn is thrust into a reckoning with her true purpose, while the fate of the kingdom teeters on a knife's edge. Amidst a tapestry of intrigue, deceit, and peril, "Sleeping Magic" beckons readers into a realm where magic lies dormant, awaiting its moment to stir to life.

Starting "A Fire in the Sky," I didn't know what to anticipate. But as a fan of enemies-to-lovers tales, this one hit the mark. Tamsyn emerges as a resilient figure amidst her trials as the whipping girl for the royal princesses. While her origins initially present a challenge for readers to reconcile, they add a layer of depth that enriches her journey.

Enter Fell, the enigmatic Border Lord of the North. His union with Tamsyn sparks a tumultuous romance marred by deceit and treachery orchestrated by the highest powers. Their perilous trek home is fraught with danger, navigating through hostile terrains and adversaries. The conclusion twists, leaving the door wide open for a sequel. In sum, "A Fire in the Sky" delivers an engaging, fast-paced fantasy with a simmering romance.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, HQ, and the author, Sophie Jordan, for providing me with an ARC copy in exchange for an honest and fair review.

Title: A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan

Release Date: September, 26th, 2024

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In a kingdom where dragons are extinct and witches are shunned, Tamsyn navigates a perilous existence within the palace walls, caught between her duty to the princesses and her lowly status as a servant.

When she is forced into a marriage with Fell, a fierce warrior, to protect the princesses, Tamsyn's world is turned upside down. As secrets unravel and hidden powers awaken, Tamsyn must confront her true destiny and the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance. With passion, deception, and danger at every turn, "Sleeping Magic" is a captivating journey into a world where magic is not dead, but merely dormant, waiting for the right moment to awaken.

What a delightful surprise this story turned out to be! From the very first page, I found myself completely hooked, intrigued by the twists and turns that unfolded.

While I had some inklings about certain plot points early on, the journey to unravel the big twist was thoroughly enjoyable. I especially adored the enemies-to-lovers romance between Tamsyn and Fell, whose characters are wonderfully developed and engaging. Tamsyn's resilience as the royal whipping girl adds depth to her character, while Fell's mysterious allure keeps readers on edge.

it's a fast-paced fantasy with a captivating slow-burn romance that kept me thoroughly entertained.


Thank you to The Publisher HQ ,The Author Sophie Jordan & NetGalley for an advanced reader copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review.

This was a gripping read, I thought the characters were intriguing and I'm going to keep an eye out for more from this author.