Thank you so much for the ARC!! I’m honored to review this book.

Dragons and witches?! Count me in! 🙋🏻‍♀️

I was very excited when I got the notification I was approved for an eARC of A Fire In the Sky by Sophie Jordan! Based on the description, it had everything I love:

- Dragons & Dragon Shifters
- Witches
- Romantasy
- Magic
- Politics
- Betrayal

I just knew I was going to enjoy this story. I’m thrilled to say that this was such a great book!! Not only was the story unique but also a great time. I desperately need the next book and I really hope I get to read the arc 🧡💙

Do yourself a favor and grab a copy! I can’t wait to see the Fairyloot edition next month 😍

Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Oh I ate this up. A Fire in the Sky is positively brimming with all of the romantasy elements we know and love but with a story that is exceptionally fresh. My only gripe is the contrived <spoiler> love triangle </spoiler> . We got plenty of angst and turmoil from the fact that our protagonists are <spoiler> dragons (!!!) </spoiler> and the <spoiler> love triangle </spoiler> felt like filler.

I cannot wait to see where this series goes!

Spice: 2/5 - open door, explicit language

Very excited for the continuation of the series! This was an interesting introduction to the series. A bit short, in my opinion, for a fantasy. But we got a lot of things I’m very excited to learn in the next book!

This was just alright. I think it is a good start to a series but I was bored for most of it. The romance wasn’t slow burn enough for a series but it did have dragons and I love dragons.

An adult romantasy featuring amazing tension, spice, dragons, arranged marriage, and even a love triangle… what more could you want? This book had me hooked from the very beginning with manipulation and deceit set the stage for the arranged marriage between the FMC and the MMC. The journey they go on together was captivating and the ending had me so excited for the next book!

I do wish the magic system and dragons were more prevalent during the story as they did not become the focus until the last third or so.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Sophie Jordon, and Harper Collins for the ARC copy of this book.

I NEED THE SECOND BOOK! I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The world building was there but minimal. The main focus was the plot and let me just say, my jaw dropped multiple times. There were plot twists that I never saw coming especially at the end. Now I will say I do think it was a bit fast paced and I could've used more details at some parts, but overall it was quite enjoyable. I do need the second book to come out soon because that cliff hanger and all the unanswered questions I have will bug me! This has the potential to be an epic series with dragons, magical creatures, love, and war...I can;t wait to see me of tamsyn and fell.

A Fire in The Sky by Sophie Jordan was such a fun ride!

I was just mentioning how I have been in my usual summer rutt and was looking for a fun romantasy to bring me into Fall!

I love love loved A Fire in the Sky and did a combo read/listen (thank you @librofm !) and can’t recommend the narrators for this audio enough!

I found myself hanging on their every word multiple times during my listen and loved getting engulfed in the world through audio!

This one is PERFECT for lovers of:
🔥Enemies to Lovers
🔥Arranged Marriage
🔥Dragons
🔥Love Triangles
🔥Pretty Books - the first edition is GORGEOUS! -Swipe to see the pretty!

I first read Sophie Jordan as a Teen with her Firelight Series and I’ve been a fan of her regency romances for years! I was so excited to read her again with this romantasy. Give me more Adult fantasy please! ❤️

I loved the arranged marriage trope here which isn’t used ENOUGH in romance. I loved Tamsyn’s story and I cannot wait for book two!

I’m not typically the biggest fan of Love Triangles, but in this book the tension between the main couple was good and the love triangle wasn’t a constant so I didn’t mind like I sometimes do.

In this land the dragons are extinct… aren’t they?

And that’s ALL I’ll say for risk of spoilers! 😎

Thank you so much to Avon Books and Libro FM for the advanced listener/reader copies!

This one is officially OUT NOW and get it while the pretty first edition is in!

Are these stories becoming formulaic? To be honest this whole book feels like it exists to set up the next one. It was entertaining, anyways.

"Dragons live. Everyone believes they are gone, the last of them annihilated in the Threshing. Lost to the annals of time, to the fade of memory, to be recalled only by the bards. It is the arrogance of man that holds to this—the wish for it to be so. Wishing does not make it true, though." —Sophie Jordan, A Fire in the Sky

A Fire in the Sky is the first in a new romantasy series by Sophie Jordan that follows Tamsyn, a royal whipping girl, part of the royal family yet still a lowly servant, who is made to marry a border lord known as the "Beast of the Borderlands" to save her sisters from a fate worse than death. After a passionate yet tumultuous start to their marriage arrangement, as she begins to navigate life away from court journeying to her new home, she finds that there might be more to her story, and herself, that she'd been conditioned to settle for.

I really enjoyed Tamsyn's character concept! I think that her being someone who was so conditioned to serve, to endure and to always put others before herself under the guise of it being "her duty" as well as a "privileged position," not to mention an act of "love" and "protection" towards her sisters, allowed for significant character development as she comes to terms with the fact that while yes, she lived a childhood that was more privileged than most, it was still a violent one. She's definitely got a long way to go in breaking out of this mindset of compliance and abnegation, as well as learning to embrace herself, so I'm excited to see where Sophie Jordan takes her character in the coming installments in this series.

I think this book was written and published with bingeability in mind and they definitely accomplished that not only in the writing and pacing (I felt like I flew through it) but also in the way that the book/series is formatted, with a moderate amount of pages and a sequel projected to come out less than a year after the first book's release.

If you're looking for a fun, bingeable romantasy read with accesible writing that features DRAGONS, an arranged marriage, the forced proximity trope and major "touch her and die" vibes, I'd definitely recommend checking out A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan.

Although this was a relatively short novel, it was very enjoyable. I liked that it switched point of view so you could get a better understanding of the story. While some of what happened was predictable, it was still a good read and I look forward to the next one.

3.5

Really curious for the next book in this.

I love Sophie Jordan's historical romance so I loved seeing her write in romantasy now. I think this was an interesting nad fun concept. A quick but enjoyable read.

If you love romantasy and dragons, you’ll definitely need to add this one to your TBR! Full of adventure, romance (with spice), magic, and plot twists that set the stage for a great new series.

Tamsyn isn’t a part of the royal family by blood; she serves as their “whipping girl,” a barbaric role that forces her to take physical punishments while her sisters remain untouched.

An arranged marriage turns her life upside-down, and the brute she’s promised to turns out to be much more than she originally thought. 😏

I loved the characters and the progression of Tamsyn and Fell’s relationship as they got to know each other and struggled to trust each other. The world building was well done, great writing and a solid ending that made me NEED the next book as soon as possible.

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc!!

Thank you to Avon books and the author for the gifted e-book.

Tamsyn's character is truly compelling as she becomes the sacrifice to protect the King’s daughters. Her hidden secret adds an intriguing layer to her personality, and when it is revealed, it is clear she will become a formidable force.

The alternating perspectives of Tamsyn and Fell provided a fascinating glimpse into their marriage and the growing passion between them. Unexpected twists kept the story exciting, and the ending will leave you craving more from these characters.

If you're a fan of fantasy with dragons and warriors, this book is a must-read. Don't miss out on this captivating adventure - it's available now!

✨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.

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

When I first started A Fire in the Sky, I thought it was a little slow. I told myself to keep going and if it doesn’t pick up, then you could acceptably DNF it. However, I was pleasantly surprised and ended up LOVING this book! Not only was the book an easy read fantasy, the writing truly made you feel like you were going through the journey with Tamsyn and Fell. It was interesting to see how their relationship evolved throughout the book and not to ruin this for anyone, but the book ends on a huge cliffhanger. So if you’re willing to wait for book two, I highly suggest giving this a read for anyone who is either new to fantasy or needs a break from huge world-building fantasy series.

Sophie Jordan’s A Fire in the Sky had me hooked from the moment dragons were mentioned. But add an arranged marriage, an enemies-to-lovers dynamic, and a dash of spice to that mix? This romantasy checks all the boxes for me.

I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC from NetGalley, and I’m happy to report that it absolutely lived up to my expectations.

The story is set in a world where dragons and witches are thought to be extinct, and we follow Tamsyn, an orphan raised at court who’s role is to bear the consequences for the princesses' misdeeds. Then there’s Fell—the beast from the borderlands, fierce and untamed—arriving to claim his princess bride. But in a twist of fate, it’s Tamsyn who ends up marrying him, setting the stage for a royal deception.

The chemistry between Tamsyn and Fell is undeniable, simmering beneath every interaction. They’re drawn to each other in a way neither can fully explain.

“Suddenly, I realized we were two puzzle pieces fitting together. Fire melding with ice. Heat with vapor: Smoke with fog.”

And just when I thought I had things figured out, the plot twists took me by surprise. The ending? Absolutely mind-blowing. I couldn’t put the book down, and I can’t wait for the sequel.

📚A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan📚

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
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✨Tropes✨
🐉 Arranged Marriage
🐉 Hidden Identities
🐉 Dragons!
🐉 Touch Her and 💀
🐉 He Falls First
🐉 Morally Grey MMC
🐉 She’s Mine
🐉 Love Triangle

✨Summary✨
Tamsyn is the royal whipping girl, which is a coveted royal position. As such, she takes the punishment for the royal children in exchange for a lower level princess status. She has known all of her life that she was found, presumed an orphan, and then kept by the King and Queen to suffer the whippings which were meant for the 3 princesses misdoings.
When the tough, yet handsome Lord Dryhten makes an official visit and demands one of the princesses to be his wife to maintain good kingdom relations, Tamsyn is the one to be married to the brute. Unfortunately, it is done unknowingly to Lord Dryhten. He doesn’t realize he has been bamboozled until after he has wedded (and bedded) Tamsyn.
Lord Fell Dryhten, despite being tricked into marrying the wrong wife, takes Tamsyn on the long and arduous journey north to his home land. Not everyone who makes the trek to the north lives to tell the tale. Will Tamsyn survive the trip to her new home, or will she succumb to something far worse?

👩🏻My Recommendation👩🏻
This was such a great story with a really interesting twist. It’s been a while since I was truly shocked by a twist in a story and this one came out of no where (in an enjoyable way). If you’re looking for a fast, steamy, arranged marriage story with dragons, look no further. The cliffhanger at the end makes me NEED the next book stat!


Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing the ARC and the opportunity to review this book.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me an opportunity to read Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan. Overall I enjoyed this read, it was a fun and I enjoyed the magical elements. I thought Fell the main love interest was perfection! He was grumpy, thoughtful, complicated, and smokin' hot. The story had me captivated from the beginning, however about half way through I became somewhat bored due to the travel scenes and lack of things happening. I also felt like the romance was too insta-love. It may be others cup of tea but I enjoy when characters relationships grow overtime and this felt too fast. I loved the surprise twist, however I think there could have been more build up and action towards the end of the story, it felt like it happened too quickly.

I enjoyed this story and you will too if you enjoy dragons, grumpy love interests, and drama!

Such a wonderful read! The book definitely has moments where the foreshadowing was a little too obvious, but altogether a very fun and quick read. The ending did seem to go too fast, but the cliffhanger was great! I absolutely cannot wait for the second book to come out. Will most certainly be continuing to read the series.

Firstly, Thank you to Avon Books & NetGalley for an ARC of this book!

We have arraigned marriage
dragon shifters
dragons
strong female protagonist
viking male MMC

This book was fun and interesting and I liked the plot! The romance was enemies to lovers but instalove but I did enjoy them together as a couple! The writing was fun and the story was easy to get into. It makes me want to read more of Sophie Jordan's books!