Fyrian's Fire

Overwhelmed by the Prince’s unexpected ending of their engagement and the task set to her by the Queen, Tess betrays a secret to a stranger and now is hunted. Once in the Hinge Forest, she encounters creatures that would aid her in learning to wield the one magical weapon of her land.

Tess’s young brother Ryon grows up quickly, rescuing his animal friends and making new allies for his homeland while on his own.

Through Prince Linden’s POV we explore the weaponless land’s position in the world, and his desire to be a warrior and create a militia to protect his home from invaders. I wish we got more of his perspective in the book.

When Tess rescues Linden in the forest, the two must work together to save their home.

I enjoyed the talking animals in this tale, and the light humor. The writing was smooth and descriptive, making it easy to keep turning pages. This world was enchanting. The need for balance and care between man and nature is the heart of this book, a very relevant topic to explore.

This was a solid enjoyable read, though the plot was slow to develop. There were moments of tension early on, our MCs were at times in peril, but those scenes revealed only a few details about magic and the land’s history. A little too much of the book was meeting various animals and discussing whether or not to fight. The scenes that pushed the plot along were well done and engaging. The last third of the book was the most enjoyable.

I found Tess’s early interactions with Tynaiv confusing and uncomfortable though. He’s a stranger repeatedly kissing her without her consent and her own feelings are not well defined. This side plot was a little distracting.

Overall this was a fun, light YA read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Girl Friday Productions for this complimentary digital ARC.

This book has a beautiful design! I love the illustrations that separate each part!
The story is also pretty interesting, though sometimes it gets a bit too slow.
I loved the concept of bondfellows and how animals and humans work together in this book. It was a very refreshing and imaginative to add magic in a book!
I'm really looking forward to see what happens next with Tess, Linden and Tynaiv, since they're connected, even if they don't want to be.
Tess was a great heroine and I'm very excited to see what future books hold for her character!
I also really liked Ryon, he was an amazing little brother and he is definitely one of the most corageous characters in the book!
I certainly recommend this book for fantasy lovers!

Trigger warnings:
-Death and Murder
-Violence
-Burning and drowning
-Captivity and imprisionment
-War Themes

Reading this book was like a breath of fresh air. It was so good! This was a fun magical adventure with characters that are enjoyable and relatable. Highly recommend and can't wait for the next book.

I feel like I hit the YA jackpot with this book. First of all I loved the YA aspects paired with the fact that this wasn't juvenile. The world was so whimsical and well done, I wanted to visit it in real life. Tess had such a great character arc and her transformation from the beginning to the end was just wonderful. I absolutely loved Prince Linden and his whole persona. I am just craving book 2!

This is an adorable book. After a few pages I assumed that it is going to be another romance book masquerading as fantasy. But it quickly proved me wrong. It had a unique plot and world building. All the characters had a purpose. Especially Tess had good character development. I enjoyed the talking animals and the magic.

The writing was really good and descriptive. There were times where the book was really slow especially the animal interactions. At times it felt like Children's book. Tess's feelings for Tynaiv was confusing and it could have been done better. And there could have been a li'l bit more of Linden.

Overall it is a simple yet beautiful read with a wonderful message.

Thank you netgalley for the digital copy.

Chose this book because of the reviews and the fact that children's fantasy is great to read. Struggled to get into the story but did enjoy the descriptions.

Fyrian's Fire gives you calm before the storm from chapter one. Tess is a loveable character that makes you want to root for her every step of the way regardless of Linden’s opinion. This YA novel is well written and the cover is gorgeous . Emily Jefferies did an excellent job in giving this story life. I highly recommend

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Fyrian's Fire was really easy to fly through. From the characters to the world building, I was completely sucked in. Don't even get me started on the magical parts of this because I've been on a magic trend lately when it comes to books. It also kind of reminded me of Narnia a bit - which I'm not mad about.

Then there's the romance. Which, eh, it was okay but mostly confusing. I'm still not really sure what their true feelings are with one another. So, I'm hoping things make more sense in the sequel. Other than that, I'm very jealous of all the animal interactions. I mean, I would freak out if I could speak with my dogs, but it would also be so freaking helpful to know what they want and when they want it. Ya know?

In the end, I'm very intrigued what the sequel will bring me. Especially when they mentioned a new constellation.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this arc.

Rating 3.5 stars

This story is very cute a quirky. I loved the dialogue with all of the animal and human interactions. Sometimes I got confused on whether it was an animal or human talking. I just could keep who was who straight in my head. I didn’t love any of the characters, but they were all pretty unique. It’s a quick read.

This was a fun book to read. Poor Lady Tessamine was thrust into a life she didn't want or choose. She is joined by animal friends who will help her on her quest. Emily Jeffries does an amazing job of weaving together a world where animals and humans co-exist and work together. The story feels original and exciting. There were just parts that lagged a little but the action made up for that. I would recommend this book to a friend!

Thank you Girl Friday and NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All the views and opinions expressed in this review are purely my own and not associated with any brand.

I adored the world building in this book first and foremost. IT was lush and descriptive and left me wanting to learn even more about it. I think this book felt a little drawn out and repetitive at times, but definitely picked up the pace towards the latter part of the story. A solid YA fantasy entry for people who may not often pick up the genre.

Fyrian’s Fire is a vivid, magic-filled journey and I really enjoyed the ride! I think it’s perfect for fan’s of the Chronicles of Narnia series, but it’s spiked with a touch of romance to really engage a female teen audience.
I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend.
~Plot
The story begins with tension and that’s what had me turning pages until the very end. Tess;s drama held me at first until the larger danger of an invading kingdom, dying matriarch, and magical creatures, took over.
I loved the world of Fyrian’s Fire the most. I loved the concept of animals wielding golden magic, evil animals wielding red, and I loved the shenil. The magic was so unique and visually vivid, but totally believable. I also thought the author did a great job of world building, with the promise of exploring more in the future.
I still can’t figure out what happened to Ember (did I miss that??) but everything else tidied up so well that it doesn’t bother me too much.
~Characters
Tess isn’t my usual cup of tea, but I enjoyed her nevertheless. She’s a little prideful yet introverted. It was a very interesting combination. She’s a noblewoman brought up under the spotlight, expecting all of her needs to be met by her new fiance, Prince Linden. Only, he won’t give her the time of the day. On one side, you feel pity for her, on the other, you want to shake her.
I loved her character journey. It was perfect.
Linden was kind of an unlikeable character, but in a good way? He was totally believable. As in, his faults actually made him likable (unlikeable).
Tynaiv himself was a likable gray character. Loved his personality. However, I kept wondering why he was so drawn to Tess? It seemed like he was right from the get-go, even though she was a noblewoman. Still, I liked his part in the story and the chaos he causes.
I think Ryon was my favorite character. The kid was a beast with a slingshot ;)
~Writing
More of a traditional fantasy style. Similar to Narnia, I’d say, but much less wordy. There were points, particularly at the end, where I started to skim, but I think that’s more because of my own writing preferences rather than a fault with the author.
~Content
I’d feel comfortable allowing audiences 12+ read this, just be aware that there’s a couple quick kissing scenes, epic battles, and some animal fighting.
~Would I Recommend
Yes! If you’re a fan of the Chronicles of Narnia, you’re almost guaranteed to enjoy this book. It’s well-written, full of action, and promises more magical adventures in the future.

"Vermin and vinegar"
"The queen had chosen the wrong girl"
"This is the home of my heart ... And you cannot have it"
Are you a Chronicles of Narnia fan?
Then this is the book for you!
Embark on a journey full of magic and where friendship is one of the most important value of all!
A beautiful, young, female character Tess, who finds herself with a terrible quest and an unbearable responsibility with the help of a bear and an owl and maybe a prince who hasn't decided yet if he's worth her trust!
There's some enemies to lovers too and a bit of an unexpected love triangle that will make it even more interesting.
The writing-style is fluent and easy-going, creating a magical atmosphere that will lead you though the story and make you experience everything you can alongside the main characters.
Tess is so real, so strong and I could easily relate to her as much as I feel everyone will.
It truly felt like a version of Narnia but more ya than a book for children.
There's war, there's mystery, there's love, there's family and friendship and there's a "shenil" standing in the middle of a girl and her dream: the crown.
The fact that the power is something transmitted through women and that queens are way more reliable than men when it comes to stability and peace, it's something we already know but I love how it was highlighted in this book.
I really can't wait for it to be published and for a lot more books of this series to come because this is not over!!
"The Weapon elects not the qualified. Rather, it qualifies the elect."
"Praying Irgo the mother star would strengthen her, so she could be that miracle"
"Perhaps you would fail if you were on your own, my lady ... But, if I may say so, you will always have me"

I do not typically read fantasy novels, but this was a really good read. I enjoyed all the characters and I even managed to keep up with all the woodland creatures! I liked that it was a clean story and with good morals. We need more of these stories, IMO. I will be suggesting this book to both young and adult audiences. I will be on the look out for the next installment of the Glademont series.

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I found myself completely immersed from the first chapter, couldn't put it down. Fyrian's Fire is a YA Fantasy, beautifully written with wonderful characters. I couldn't help but be reminded of The Chronicles of Narnia while reading it; the world, the magic, and of course, the talking animals.
The character growth is effortless and, there is so much potential for great world-building in future books. I cannot wait t read more by Emily H. Jeffries.
The romance in this book is pretty cute and, I NEED more. Prince Linden is so genuine that reading from his POV might have been my favorite part of the book.
It does have many of the familiar tropes from YA fantasy, but Emily has done it in such a simple, clean, and beautiful fashion that it's like a breath of fresh air.
It's simply a good and sturdy YA fantasy.

While this sort of fantasy isn’t normally my thing this book warmed a very cold frozen over part of my heart. I do feel like if I hadn’t picked this up when I was in the perfect mood for it I wouldn’t have enjoyed it so much as it’s not to my taste - this was an amazing reading experience for a comfy YA fantasy (and so underrated!) However I can’t give this a five star because some elements of this just really did not speak to me as a reader, the romance just wasn’t pushing my buttons and the personally I really need to see more character development than this book was willing to give me . But on a lovely cold winters day it was a lovely book to curl up on the sofa and read in one quick sitting. So happy to have received a copy of this from netgalley and while I don’t think I’ll pick up the sequel, if this is your kind of book then I definitely recommend you pick it up !

This was a slightly confusing but fun read. There's questing and magic, and if you love talking wild animals and owls this is the book to pick up cause there is a lot of it. The interaction with the woodland animals made the tone of the book seem younger YA. Reminded me of The golden compass / Northern lights with the talking bear.
Thanks to Netgalley and publishers for an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Solid 4 star read. It was a good book but was lacking some elements that I would love the author to work with more. Great concept!

An immersive story filled with unique world-building, enjoyable characters, and a great message. Look forward to more from this author

This was a breathe of fresh air. The perfect amount of romance and fantasy. The plot was really good. And the pace was just the right amount of fast for me.
I also loved the characterization.
If you like fantasy and romance (and ofcourse, a PRETTY COVER) this book is perfect for you.

Now a days I typically only read YA for my students to see if it is something they would like or would be appropriate for them. I hands down would be honored to add this to my class library! I know I have several kiddos that would LOVE this book. Jeffries does amazing job of giving her characters a voice. This book gave me strong nostalgia from when I read Narnia as a kid.

The main character is Tess, and she comes out of the gate with a bratty attitude. Jeffries does a great job with Tess’s character development, giving her a relatable feeling that makes you want to root for her. Jeffries also gives us Prince Linden who is a bit awkward and definitely has flaws that we can all relate to. I loved reading his point of view! I would love to read more from Linden’s POV.

I had the honor to read this book before it came out and review it and think that this book is an interesting and fun read. It is written for young readers; I would think most likely for middle school or junior high kids. This book has some really amazing world building ideas and an entertaining storyline. It is a great start for this author. It was written well enough to keep me involved in reading the story. The characters are unique and some of them are really cool (like the bear).

Now before I get into the actual con(s) of the book, I must say that the book draft that I read for review was not the final draft so I must say you may need to take some of what I say with a grain of salt.
This book was great to read, it just had so much information in the story all together that needed to be explained and spread out into multiple books. I felt like there was not as much time to comprehend the information the author gave or to get attached to characters. It seemed like the characters would go from one thing to the next instantly. If you like stories where there is not as much downtime in between action scenes or arcs of the story, then you will enjoy this book. I think the story for this first book could have been (based on all the content in it) two books.

Overall, this book is a nice adventure and I hope to see this first-time author flourish. I will wait for the second book I am interested to see what she does with it.

Fyrians Fire introduces us to a strong heroine, Lady Tessamine Canyon. Jilted by the Prince, her future left uncertain, she finds herself charged by the dying Queen to save Glademont. But can she even save herself? The story is entertaining, the characters are well developed with believable strengths and failings. Not 5 stars because the story suddenly drops in animals that can talk, with their own societal structure. This is an important part of the story line, but the main characters don't seem to have any idea that this is part of the world they live in. 4 stars, but well worth a read.

An enjoyable YA fantasy’s novel. I had fun reading this one. Looking forward to continuing the series.

A throughly magical read! Fyrian's Fire was a sweet and enchanting tale and Tessa a very relatable protagonist, handeling her new found adventure in a very realistic way. I loved the charming characters and their dynamics and I honestly can't wait to read the next book to find out how it all plays out.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

From the vivid prose to the inventive lore and world-building, there's so much to love here! I was already drawn to the beautiful cover art before diving in, but I have an even greater appreciation for it after finishing the book. Tess is such a personable and gradually nuanced protagonist, and her little moments of dry humor were so fun to read. I especially loved her relationship with the atongonist from her POV and the whole theme of discovering who you are outside of where you come from.

For younger readers, this would definitely a fun time.

The story is entertaining, the characters are well developed with believable strengths and mishaps. The whole talking to woodland creatures thing gave the tone of the book a childlike twist, so I think this book is more geared toward a younger audience. It's cute though!

Thank you to #NetGalley and Girl Friday Books for allowing me the opportunity to read a digital ARC of Fyrian’s Fire by Emily H. Jeffries. This YA, Christian, fantasy novel will be released in June 2022. All opinions are my own.

On the first night of the festival celebrating her upcoming marriage to Prince Linden, Lady Tessamine Canyon finds herself betrayed and humiliated. Danger is coming to the peaceful Dione of Glademont and Tess is thrust into the middle of it when the queen bestows a great weapon to her. It is her job to keep the item a secret and protect it until she can learn to wield it and save her home.

This book was interesting. I liked the synopsis and was looking forward to the story. That being said it moved slowly and left me wanting in many areas. The fantasy world itself with talking animals and bonded animals is intriguing. I think there could have been more development in the world-building to flesh out this component. I found it really intriguing and compelling, but was more than a little confused at the start of the story. This is a huge element of the story too as it conveys the themes of acceptance and working together for the greater good. The magical elements were also interesting and unique. More history about the magic was given as the book progressed and I found myself enjoying the second half of the book far more than the first half. The book moves kind of slowly and misses opportunities to develop characters more fully. Overall, it’s an okay story. Though listed as YA on Net Galley, it is definitely middle grade appropriate.

I really liked the premise behind Fyrian's Fire! The story is well written and super engaging. The characters are colorful and memorable and you’ll be taken on an adventure that won’t be easily forgotten. I highly recommend it!

The book was absolutely amazing and very interesting! i would totally recommend it for people who like to read fantasy. it was a bit confusing at first but then i started understanding it. the characters were enjoyable and the unique world.

Oo I hadn’t expected this ! I almost got Lewis Carroll vibes as we get sentient, talking creatures ! Plus a conflicted heroine who perhaps starts out a little vapidly but definitely stands by her choices as the story progresses. It surprised me as I came to care for these characters and I fear our heroines journey is far from over.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

Vermin and vinegar! What an adorable book with a fantastic adventure and world-building. I was with Prince Linden on the first impressions of Tess — she came off as a bit naïve and immature at the start. No worries though, as this sets you up to see her growth and come into her own as the story progresses.

I think this is a cute and clean YA fantasy, with emphasis on the young side, perhaps 5th/6th grade level and up… The writing is easy-to-follow and highlights a story full of nature and friendship. My favorite parts of the book are the animals and their humor. They each had their own personalities. The relationship interactions kept me guessing, but I still wanted to get more of Linden’s POV. Overall, a charming read. I also loved the cover art and enjoyed the simple black and white illustrations.

Fyrians Fire is a political YA fantasy book, I've seen some mention that this is more a middle grade book but honestly the complexity of the political alliances and groups is better fitting to the YA grouping it falls into.

The story started really strong with lots of moments of tense decision making and action, I could really feel the upset and turmoil of the main character and those around her and it hit deep but this did take a dip at around 35%-70%. What was initially fast paced and action filled became meet and greet, dialogue and lore of magic and the political alliances that were being made to fill the plot. The last part of the book picked back up but there is certainly a slow pace for the mid section of the book. However this section of the plot did lend to the world building which is lush and fulfilling with lots of description of The Forest and a lore behind the magic system and its origin.
The setting gave me 'Over the Woodward Wall' feelings with the talking animals of the forest.

There are twist and turns to the plot that work really well particularly around the animals of the world, I would have loved the intensity of feeling to have continued throughout and to have learnt more of the relationships but the characters do develop well particularly Tess who uses experiences in the plot to form a better understanding of herself and learns to place grater importance on herself.
I was all for Tess with as certain 'bad boy' character, it has great love triangle potential from early on, however, I felt a lot of confusion over their initial interactions and reactions together, I felt the characters would have had more to say about the events that happened but these feelings/thoughts were not addressed, instead we focused mostly on Tess and her short comings in regards to another character. I think it would have helped to have had more early interaction with Tynaiv as he was the most captivating character for me.

Dialects and accents are used with characters adding depth and quality to the characters and the atmosphere.
All in all it was good, well written and almost lyrical but Id have loved a bit more tension and simplicity to the sub plots.

Thank you to NetGalley and Girl Friday Books for the advanced copy

I enjoyed this book so much! It was an original story about a magical kingdom, featuring talking animals. I loved the characters and their development throughout the story, and I'm fully shipping Tess with a certain bad guy. I loved all of the animals, and I can't wait to see even more of them in the next book. There were some parts in the story that were a bit unbelievable in my opinion, but it was a great story overall. I can't wait for the next book!

A unique tale filled with magical talking animals, sinister enemies and a determined heroine. It was sometimes difficult to keep track of all the different names (especially the different animals) in the book but they were such an interesting addition that I didn’t even mind! The bondfellows reminded me of the daemons in Philip Pullman’s Northern Lights series. From the no-longer-silent horse to the won’t-stop-talking towhee, there’s a host of personalities outside of the human characters in this book. I enjoyed delving into the world of Glademont and discovering more about the Shenìl, whether it was a force for good or evil, and its history.

Between her reluctant fiancé and the charming rogue Tynaiv, Lady Tessamine has her hands full, but all is not as it seems. It was interesting to see how these two relationships played out and also gain insight into Tess’s feelings surrounding her royal marriage later on in the book. Romance in fantasy is one of my favourite things, so I’m hoping there will be a lot more of it further on in the series - although it was nice to see the relationships weren’t rushed or forced in this book, making them feel more genuine and realistic.

Another thing that stood out to me was Tess’s relationship with her younger brother Ryon. They’re a close family and Ryon plays a big part in the narrative. He’s bold and brave, willing to fight for his home and his family. Tess and Ryon are almost two sides of the same coin and both played their part in rescuing the people of Glademont - Ryon the human side and Tess the magical one.

I look forward to seeing where this series goes - and seeing a lot more of Tynaiv!

I received a free copy of this book. All views are my own.

Fyrian’s Fire
Book 1 of The Fate of Glademont Series
by Emily H. Jeffries
Pub Date 07 Jun 2022
Girl Friday Books
Christian | Middle Grade | Teens & YA
I am reviewing a copy of Fyrian’s Fire through Girl Friday Books and Netgalley:
Lady Tessamine Canyon is jilted by her betrothed, Prince Linden, on the day of her wedding. She is left utterly humiliated, , Tess betrays a tightly guarded secret to an enemy spy — a decision that throws the Dione of Glademont into chaos. Tess flees into the Hinge Forest, passed away to an enemy spy a decision that throws the Dione of Glademont into chaos. It is there with the help of a wild owl and a two-hundred-year-old bear, Tess begins to unlock the forgotten mysteries of her people.
While deep in the woods the spirit of a long-dead dryad awaits the next thane of a fierce weapon. To Tess’s amazement, it is she who is called to master the weapon’s power and save Glademont from an impending war.
After a surprise turn of events reunites Tess with Linden — the prince who called off their engagement. Tess must swallow her pride and join forces with him. But even if Tess can rescue her people, will that be enough to forgive her treason? Armed with a fiery magic, Tess is forced to make an impossible choice, one that might seal her fate as the next thane — but forever extinguish any chance at following her heart.
I give Fyrian’s Fire five out of five stars!
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A magical and engaging read.

I wasn't a fan of the characters at first but they managed to captivate me as the story progresses. This novel truly made me appreciate unlikely characters that learned to look into themselves and grow.