A Tribute of Fire offers immersive world-building and a well-paced plot that kept me engaged throughout. The fantasy elements are vivid and creative, and the author clearly put a lot of thought into crafting a rich setting that feels lived-in and layered.

That said, I had a hard time fully connecting with the main character, which made some of the emotional beats fall a bit flat for me. While the pacing was solid overall, the book also felt like it could have been tighter in places—there were moments where the story lost a bit of momentum.

I appreciated the imaginative scope of the story, but I'm undecided about whether I'll continue with the series. Readers who love detailed world-building and classic fantasy tropes may find a lot to enjoy here.

Stumbled upon this book and I’m so glad I gave it a chance. Loved the epic Greek legends woven into a new, exciting world of magic, curses and ancient rivalries. Lia is a fantastic female hero full of strength and devotion for her people. Loved the twists and turns of this mystery. Great enemies to lovers to enemies story. Be prepared for a cliff hanger! Can’t wait to continue the journey and see where this story goes!

I ATE this UP!! If you had a Greek mythology obsession in middle school and like your books with a bit of darkness to them, then this is definetly what you are going to want to pick up next. I could tell which parts of the lore was connected to Greek mythology and events, but Wilson was able to make it entirely her own.

I really enjoyed the FMC, I found her strong, capable and someone I was genuinely rooting for. Jason was a character that I would root for and then hate and then right back to loving him so I can’t wait to see how that plays out in the next one.

I went into this book completely blind and ended up having a fabulous time, the vibes were immaculate!

This book brought all the action mythical creatures, folklore, battles, prophecy, and much more. From reading the book it gave me vibes from Hunger Games, Tomb Raider, and Assassin's creed, all things i love. The bond the adelphia had for each other seemed unbreakable, each looking out for one anotber. I didn’t agree with the choice Io made but can see her reasons behind it. The ending twist I didn't see coming. I was wishing for more pages, even with this chunky book. Need book 2 now.

Wow what a story!!!!
The romance completely pulled me in.
If you love these tropes then this book is 100% for you:
tropes: enemies to lovers, slow burn, death trial, found family, stabby fmc, dragons, greek-mythology, ‘who did this to you?’

Thankyou so much to Sariah Wilson for sending me an advanced copy of her fantasy novel, and I’m seriously in dire need of book 2!

WOW, THIS BOOK WAS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!
This was such a thrilling romantasy that left me buzzing with unanswered questions. The story follows a fierce woman fighting to protect her homeland and her family, all while being thrown into a grueling trial to win the favor of a goddess who cursed her people over a crime committed by their ancestors centuries ago.

The writing was phenomenal. One of my favorite parts was how every creature she encountered kept reappearing throughout the story in such clever ways. The butterflies weren't just in the air—they mirrored the fluttering in her stomach. The geese? Their wings practically beat inside her. It was such a beautiful, thoughtful touch.

The romance completely pulled me in. I was obsessed with their connection. And I really admired how, even though she originally intended to use the goddess and her sisters to reach her goals, her loyalty to them became so genuine.

AND THE PLOT TWISTS.
Some I managed to guess, others caught me totally off guard, and I still have a few wild theories spinning in my head.

That ending?! It left me dangling off the edge, and I cannot wait to dive into book two the moment it's released!

HOLY SMOKES WAS THIS BOOK MAGNIFICENT!
An exciting romantasy that left me with so many lingering questions. A woman fighting for her land and her family. Forced into a trial to try and appease a goddess who has cursed her people for something her ancestors did a thousand years ago.
This novel was so well written. I ADORED that every time she discovered a new critter that they somehow worked their way back into the story. The butterflies were fluttering their wings in her belly, the geese were flapping their wings in her stomach. It was so sweet.
The romance part of the story also had me hooked. I loved them. And I loved her commitment to the goddess and her sisters even though she had originally promised to just use them as a means to an end.
THE TWWWIIISSSTTTTSSS. Some of them I guessed at and I still have some theories but some of them I couldn't have seen coming.
That cliff hanger really left me hanging and I will be EAGERLY waiting for book 2.

That ending?! GAGATONDRA 🙀
I don’t even know how to review this without spoiling ‘cause omg, there were SO MANY sussy parts like, I just knewww Ms. Wilson was cooking w/ crack.
I PEEP YOUR GAME NOW QUEEN.

The tropes? Devoured them. Even the quotes?!

“It’s like we’re two flames, drawn to each other, meant to burn brightly together.”
“That also means we can destroy one another.”
“Yes, but it would not be a bad way to die.”

I’LL TAKE 14 OF THIS. Such an amazing read, disappointed it took me a hot min to get to it, but when I finally did?

Overall, there wasn’t a part I didn’t enjoy. The world building was enough, the characters made you wanna vow to their Goddess, & the plot was mf PLOTTING AGAINST ME OMFG THAT ENDING!!

And don’t even get me started on the romance, THE SLOW BURN YEARNING… IF THEY DON’T JUST 👹 ALREADY. I’m over here ripping my tunic off.

aesthetic: 🗡️🏛️🖤☀️👩🏽‍🦲🕊️💫🏜️⚓️🐉👑

tropes: enemies to lovers, slow burn, death trial, found family, stabby fmc, dragons, greek-mythology, ‘who did this to you?’

This was an extraordinary take on the Trojan’s and Greek mythologies. The concept was that two Locrian maidens are selected to participate in a death race each year to appease the goddess because of the actions that were conducted by a Locrian centuries in the past. This was such a high stakes, intense, and magical read.

Lia was unlike any female character portrayed in this book, she had a strong determination and will to sacrifice herself to save the many maidens that couldn’t save themselves or wouldn’t be able to save themselves in the centuries to come if something didn’t change. As well as the deathly races her nation was plagued by a famine that left them without produce and many aspects of life, so it felt natural for her to question everything when she found her way to Ilion.

The male main character (aka Jason) did leave a lot up to your imagination. Where his loyalties lied, what his pure intentions were, and if everything he said was a ploy or if he was being his truest self. I loved their immediate connection, not love at first sight but fated together beyond anything Lia could comprehend. You would really get inside Lia’s head through Sariah’s writing style, it was so thoroughly detailed that it was like you became Lia.

The sisterhood was wholesome, they didn’t question each other beliefs or pasts, and remained faithful to one another through thick and thin. The actions of the priestesses did frequently leave me questioning the way things would turn in the end but nothing prepared me for most of plot twists that’s occurred and I’m still reeling from the cliffhanger ending.

Thankyou so much to Sariah Wilson for sending me an advanced copy of her fantasy novel, and I’m seriously in dire need of book 2!

🔥 „It only takes one person to change the world, one person to save a life.“

💙 „When you kiss me, it will be because you choose to, not because I tricked you into it.“

🔥 „I pledge to you my whole heart. My entire soul. Every part of my being already belongs to you. Ask for anything and it is yours.“

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and 0,5🌶️

So normally I don’t read arcs immediately after I get them, but this one got me SO curious, I couldn’t wait any longer.
Enemies-to-lovers will always get my attention, you just can’t go wrong with that trope, but as I’ve read the authors dedication I was gone.
„For all my Reylo friends“?!? 😳 Sign me up!!! Say no more, that was the moment I knew this book was going to be amazing. I’m a Star Wars lover (ofc I am, friends, I’m like the exemplary nerd!) and Kylo Ren?! Excuse me, but 😮‍💨
So don’t let me get started with him, let me tell you something about this amazing book.
I don’t give spoilers, you know by now, if I like a book, the review is basically me screaming at you to buy the book 😂 So… you have to get that thing! 😍 Seriously, I was hooked from the start and couldn’t put that masterpiece down. The tension is 🤌🏻 chef’s kiss, we have a badass FMC and the MMC is like a greek mythology kissed version of Kylo Ren in my head 🫠 I’m in love, I want that second book now. I mean, I need it!

A Tribute of Fire releases November 1. Just do yourself the favor and read it. It’s honestly one of the best arcs I’ve read this year. Thank you so much for the arc, @sariahwilson411 !!!

This book delivered a thrilling blend of danger, mythology, and romance that kept me turning pages late into the night! Lia is the kind of fierce, determined heroine I love rooting for, and the high-stakes “tribute game” setup had serious Hunger Games-meets-ancient-curse vibes. The relationship between Lia and her sister added heart, and the tension with Jason? Whew—complicated in the best way. Some parts of the plot felt a little rushed but overall, this was an intense, fast-paced adventure with a powerful message about sacrifice, survival, and rewriting fate. The ending was...WOW.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a free ARC in exchange for a review.

Oh boy. There is a concept here, based on the Trojan War but it is so bogged down by the stupidity and insufferability of every character.

Quynh brings a comb and hairpins to a death race. Jason is completely disgusting. Everything he says is gross and the way he completely shirks any responsibility for the fact that he is literally leading Lia and her sister to their deaths is so frustrating. <spoiler> And the fact that her entire success in the race (that she's been training for her entire life) is credited to Jason protecting her is just offensive. God forbid she just be well-trained and clever. </spoiler>.

Lia, as another reviewer said, is a horny moron. She is obsessed with mega gross Jason because he kisses her in her dreams. I love a romance, but this one is genuinely the worst I think I've read this year. They have no actual interest or commonality. They talk about nothing except how turned on they are. And he's so crude and awful! And she constantly waxes poetic about how she trusts him more than anyone because of dream smooches. I hated it SO much. Her strength and abilities also completely change with plot necessity. Sometimes she can take on multiple grown men who are trained fighters and sometimes like one guy is too much for her? Her plans are terrible and the only reason she survives them is dumb luck.

The side characters aren't much better. Artemesia is a one dimensional mean girl, Io is constantly whiny and then <spoiler> randomly a total traitor </spoiler>, and the rest of Lia adelphia are all the exact same bland "we'll do anything for you because you're the main character and we're not" girl. I also don't understand how the priestesses are all "girl power, don't hurt us warrior women" and then also be cool with the Locrian maiden crap and try to get rid of Lia when she was claiming sanctuary?

I wouldn't pick this up for anyone, I don't think there is anything here for anyone. Two stars because it is readable and has A Concept.

Thank you Sariah Wilson and Netgalley for the e-arc. I am leaving this review voluntarily and all opinions are my own.

This book was SO fun and such a wild ride. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and am excited to read the sequel!

Such a good great!
It's incredible easy to immerse yourself in this world as the characters and the world-building are so well written. And the ending! Cannot wait for book 2.

Thoroughly enjoyed!

I loved the characters and got so involved with their stories. The world building was excellent. I honestly can’t wait to read book 2 in July!

Thank you to NetGalley for this e-ARC.

Before I started reading, I was fully expecting a gritty, grimdark tale with only vague historical references to ancient Greece. I was completely wrong. When I finished the first chapter, there was no turning back. I was caught--hook, line, and sinker.

The worldbuilding has references to ancient Greece and beyond, which I appreciated. Too often, I read novels that focus only on ancient Greece or ancient Rome. The Sasanian Empire was one of ancient Rome's contemporaries. This book references them in first few chapters! It's a relief to read from an author who definitely researched.

I enjoyed Lia's relationship dynamics with her family and friends, but not her romance. Like with other romantasies I've read, Lia and her love interest's relationship progressed too quickly. I feel like that rushed through the potential of tension between the two of them.

♡ A Tribute of Fire ♡

2⭐️, DNF at 30%
Thanks @netgalley for the #gifted eARC last year.

This really had an intriguing premise—romantasy meets Greek mythology with a promise of high stakes and strong fmc. I was drawn in by the magic, mythology and mystery until it fell flat.

Unfortunately, I found myself feeling bored and disconnected from the characters. I say this over and over again, it's probably me being not much of a romantasy gal and I just couldn’t invest in the story the way I hoped. I'm sure romantasy readers will be the better audience for this and if you've read this, do lemme know your thoughts!

A really good start to a series! I felt like at times to story had some unnecessary filler, it didn’t need to be as long as it was but I will reach for book 2! I love strong FMC’s and the Greek mythology aesthetic. Thanks for the ARC!

I really enjoyed the plot, storyline, and characters in this book. I have never read a fantasy book like this before so it was very refreshing to read something new. That ending had my jaw on the floor and I need the next book like yesterday. I am so excited to see where Lia's story goes from here.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.