A Tribute of Fire is such a thrilling blend of myth, magic, and romance. Lia—a fierce princess—throws herself into a deadly tribute race to save her dying kingdom, and the tension never lets up. The Greek mythology-inspired world feels fresh and vivid, and the sisterhood bonds at the center of the story are honestly so heartfelt.

That said, it does take a little time to really get blazing—some parts in the middle dragged for me, and the romance leans more toward insta-attraction than deep connection. Still, the climactic twist hit me hard, and that ending cliffhanger? Totally worth the payoff. I’m already counting down the days for book two.

A Tribute of Fire by Sariah Wilson is a fast-paced, romantic fantasy that pulled me in right from the start. I loved the unique worldbuilding, where loyalty, sacrifice, and magic all collide in high-stakes ways. The political intrigue kept me hooked, and the action scenes had just enough tension to keep me flipping the pages late into the night.

What really stood out, though, were the characters. They felt layered and real, with moments of vulnerability that balanced out the more intense, fiery moments. The romance had just the right amount of tension—slow burn but deeply satisfying once it started to spark.

If you’re looking for a romantic fantasy with strong stakes and characters you’ll want to root for, A Tribute of Fire should definitely be on your TBR.

This book just wasnt for me. Maybe eventually I could do a re read but I do not think this was the right book for me at the point in time.

I absolutely loved this book! It had so many of my favorite tropes and I fell in love with the characters! I cannot wait to read the next one. I can’t believe I sat on this book for so long! It was absolutely incredible, especially for a newer author!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 blazing stars)
What. A. Ride.
From the very first page, A Tribute of Fire had its hooks in me and did not let go. I was fully obsessed—laughing, gasping, screaming internally (and sometimes out loud), and staying up way too late whispering just one more chapter. Spoiler: it was never just one.
Lia is the fierce, determined heroine I’ve been waiting for—flawed, brave, and fiercely loyal. And Jason? The cheeky, brooding love interest who had me kicking my feet. Their chemistry practically sizzles off the page, and somehow the kissing alone felt spicier than scenes in books with way more heat. When these two do take things further… I might combust. Fair warning.
But this book is so much more than romance. The sisterhood Lia finds in the temple is just as impactful. The way the story explores found family, trust, and loyalty between women was beautifully done and gave the book so much heart. Watching Lia realize she doesn’t have to carry everything on her own? That arc hit hard.
And the plot? Twists. Turns. Secrets. Betrayals. Cliffhangers that left me breathless. I predicted a couple of things (and was super proud of myself), but the rest? Jaw on the floor. That ending was pure torture in the best way possible. When I saw the author’s note after that final line, I swear the air left my lungs. Someone check on me.
🔥 What to expect:
A bold, badass heroine
Forbidden romance with ridiculous tension
Secret missions, magic, temples, and trials
Found family & powerful female friendships
Twists you won't see coming
A cliffhanger that hurts (in the good way)
I’m not sure how I’m supposed to move on after this. I’ll be counting the days until the sequel drops. If you’re into romantasy, forbidden love, and stories where the stakes are sky-high but the emotions are even higher—read this book. Immediately.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this eARC. All opinions are my own.

This was an enjoyable reading experience.

What a ride! I was hooked from the first page and loved how quickly the story got moving. The heroine is fierce and independent, while the hero brings a cheeky charm that keeps things fun. I especially enjoyed the way the book explores found family and female friendships—it gave the story real heart beneath all the action and romance.

The twists kept me on my toes, and that ending? Pure torture in the best way possible. The priestesses’ sisterhood added warmth and depth, and the chemistry between the leads kept me completely invested. Overall, it’s a lively, engaging read that perfectly sets the stage for the next book—I can’t wait to see what happens next!

First, I need book 2 right now. I could not put this book down and I absolutely loved it!! The world building was amazing and just a great romantasy read.

This book was full of action and emotions. I loved seeing the found family in this book and it was perfect. The cliffhanger was brutal and I don’t know how to wait. I can’t wait to see where this series goes!!

Read if you like romantasy, trials, secrets, forbidden romance, and a bit of feminine rage.

Holy Cliff-hanger, batman!

I feel like all of the air left my lungs when I saw Author’s Note after the last line 🫠
It's fine, I'm fine, everything is fine. *insert dog sitting in burning house meme*

I was hooked from the very beginning and every time I thought, "okay, I will go to sleep after this part gets sorted" it would get sorted and then I would want to know what was happening next!
I stayed up way too late reading this book. I couldn't put it down. I would drift off to sleep dreaming about these characters. I am obsessed with this story, and I need to know what happens next. I got so much joy from reading this book. I am not sure what to do with myself until the next book comes out 🥲

I loved the story, I loved the characters. The twists and turns! Of all of them, I only predicted 2, and I was super excited that I was right! But the rest of them 😳 I was shocked! Also, the book seemed really spicy even though it was just a lot of kissing! I might explode when the characters ever do more and I hope they do!

I NEED ANSWERS! I can't move on from this book 😫

Absolutely loved this book. Lia is an incredible character, and the world building was strong but easy to follow as well. Definitely would recommend!

I have so many questions after completing this book. One thing I know for sure is that I love Lia. The loss, the love, the betrayal, the enemies, this book has it all! Lia is such a strong-willed FMC and the cliffhanger at the end of this book just about ended me. Impatiently waiting for book 2.

Thank you Sariah 💙 and talesandteacupspr 💙 thank you NetGalley
A Tribute of Fire is such an amazing book. The range of emotions I experienced while reading it the fear, excitement, laughter, and pure enjoyment was unmatched. The twists and plot developments are absolutely mesmerizing, and I can’t believe the ending. I would 100% recommend this book to all my reader friends; it’s not one to miss.

Wow, wow, wow!!! A Tribute of Fire completely caught me by surprise and blew me away. The book starts with action from the very first sentence and continues to be full of adventure and action. The worldbuilding is done well while also keeping the reader guessing on so many things. I was hooked from the start and kept on turning the page to find out what was going to happen next. A Tribute of Fire is heavy on the forbidden Lia and Jason, with secret meetings and kisses that make your toes curl. One of the highlights of this book is the sisterhood Lia forms during her time in the temple. A major character arc for Lia is her learning to trust her sisters and realizing that she does not have to face this journey alone. I cannot recommend this book enough to anyone who loves some romantasy with forbidden romance, fierce female characters, secrets, action, and a bit of fate.

SO. DANG. GOOD.

This was the romantasy that I desperately needed in my life. The world building, the goddess/mysterious magic system, the characters, the complicated romance. *chef's kiss*

While there were some parts I predicted, there were many more that I never saw coming! I love a book that let's me think I know what's going on and then pulls out the rug from my feet. There are characters who are clearly villainous, characters I'm suspicious of, and those I'm already so attached to I'll flip a table if a single hair on their head is harmed. (Sariah, if you let anything happen to Suri istg.) I'm absolutely DYING to know where it goes from here!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for my honest thoughts!

Unfortunately I will not be reviewing this one due to the controversy surrounding the author and this book.

In a world where maidens are sacrificed as a means of survival, Lia wants to change things up and save her family. When she sacrifices herself up for a way to gain power back, the least she expected was to fall in love.

This book was a little all over the place but the premise is promising. The character development, chemistry and world building is enough for me to want to continue this story.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early release of this book. I loved the premise of this book, the story was very interesting and I loved the FMC. I struggled to get into it at first, but around the 60% mark I found it to be a really fun read!

OMG!!!!! This book may be my newest obsession. It gave me so many FBAA vibes which is my roman empire so its no surprise I loved this.

We follow Princess Lia as she embarks on journey to save her kingdom. And nothing will stop her..... except a charming, arrogant, cheeky, handsome sailor 😂 Oh and an incredible kisser. Jason was a delight to read. I enjoyed his cheeky playful banter with Lia from start to finish. I was rooting for them but as with any romantasy you know the big betrayal is coming and boy oh boy did this one end on a cliffhanger.

This is everything you want in a romantasy. Enjoy the enemies to lovers vibes and world building. Cannot wait to see where this goes!

Buckle up my friends and have book 2 ready to go!

This one was totally on me as I hadn’t read it due to some personal issues going on in my life at the time and hadn’t realised I was approved. So totally my fault! I’d still love to read it though as I’ve heard many great things about this one 😍

I’ll give it 3 as I don’t feel right giving it 1 start given I never even started it.

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.