I've already read this book, but I loved it so much before I couldn't resist a reread!
One of my favourite series, and I'm so happy its officially being published in the UK.
Warning, will make you desperate for a dragon of your own!

Annie and Lee are great together! 😍

The world building is fantastic! Also the social dynamics of all the characters and the writing was brilliant and really sucked me in.

I was fully invested in the future of these characters in the new world that was created from the ashes of Lee's life 😭. Listening to their past and then what they are going through in the present is heart-breaking. It really shows the reality of what happens after a revolution and it is tragic but a fascinating and gripping read.

Lee's and Annie's backstories clash and watching them reconcile with this and choose each other was just *chefs kiss* I loved reading every minute of it and I want more.

I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an eARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Annie and Lee grew up in the aftermath of a revolution, although with completely different experiences, they both ended up in an orphanage. As the new regime takes hold, they find that their future is being shaped differently, and they are both in competition to become the leader of the dragon riders. With war suddenly on the horizon, they will be tested personally, professionally, and their friendship will be pushed to the brink. An amazing fantasy that is busting with thrilling battles and political machinations. It races along with a captivating story that will satisfy everyone looking for a dragon fantasy. Without question this is a five-star read. I’m very excited for the rest of the trilogy.

I have previously read this title but just HAD to reread it and review it now it’s being published in the UK!

peasant and a high lord thrown together in a new regime where they must face their pasts and decide their futures.
Two people from very different economic backgrounds, but the same suffering, are thrown together throughout their childhoods and now fight for the top spot as Dragon riders. *Chaos* ensues.

There are so many different tropes that come from this book, and the obvious lure of dragons is why I was originally drawn to this book (especially with so many other well known titles herding in a definite Dragon era).
But you also become so attached to the characters and their own demons, the battles they have with themselves and eachother. This was one of my 5 star reads back when I read it originally, and I can say nothing will have changed in that time.

A compelling and emotionally rich fantasy that blends political intrigue, deep friendships, and dragons with precision and heart. Slow-burning but rewarding, it’s a powerful start to a promising series! i cant wait for book 2!

I think this book has the potential to become one of my favourites. The world building is excellent, and who doesn't love dragons? I found the political side of it fascinating and would love to have explored that more, but as it was I couldn't put Fireborne down and will be picking up the sequel immediately.

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Loved loved loved, didn't really feel YA - will definitely be reading the next one and loved the little spoiler

YA fantasy novel, engaging and worthwhile.

I don’t know if this qualifies as a romantasy but there is a romance element to this interesting novel. The author claims inspiration from the Aeneid but there’s also some comparison with the outcome of the French and/or Russian Revolutions. Lee and Annie, orphan friends, are dragonriders and this tale deals with their lives as teenagers in their city-state, contending with prejudice, wrangling and friendships as well as their developing skills. There are a dozen or so other characters, all well-developed, that play an important part in the story. It’s a well-told story which is entertaining with some original ideas. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Books that include dragons are always a win for me and this one was definitely a good one, especially for being a debut book.

My favorite parts were the dragons and their training and the tournaments to find the First Rider who was going to lead the dragons against the enemies that would show up eventually. The political parts were okay at times but it also frustrated me that the revolutionaries overthrew the old regime because of the atrocities of the dragon lords but by the end it seemed like they were sliding that way themselves, only with them in charge instead of the dragon lords. I sure hope Annie and Lee and the other dragon riders can stop it seeing as they are believers of a better way that does not stamp down on the lower class.

This was a very vivid world that the author created and it was easy to lose myself in this book and I am so looking forward to finishing this series to see if a better world can be created, with dragons still playing a big part. And it is wonderful that this is being published in the UK now so even more people can get lost in this book!

A wonderfully rich story of political upheaval and struggling to survive. That makes the book sound heavy and dry but nothing could be further from the truth. An exciting first episode with dragons, more please ........