Review: A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan – Dragons, Magic & Fantasy

A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan is a mix of fantasy and romance, focussing on Tamsyn, a royal girl who is made to fell into a trap of marrying Fell, the fierce Beast of the Borderlands. The book creates a world filled with dragons, and magic, for example the Huldra from Scandinavian folklore. If you like to read such interesting Fantasy Book you can check out latest The Malazan Books.

About the Author:

Sophie Jordan is an author and NY Times bestselling author famous for her romance and young adult fantasy novels like The Duke Goes Down, The Scandalous Diary of Lily Layton, Firelight, Wicked Nights With a Lover etc.

Synopsis: A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan

A Fire in the Sky is a fantasy romance novel about Tamsyn, a young girl who grew up in the royal family but she was not respected one because of a harsh role, she is the “whipping girl.” Whenever her adoptive sisters, the princesses, misbehave, Tamsyn is the one who gets punished. Though treated like a princess, her real purpose is to protect the royal bloodline from harm. Her life changes when the king makes a secret plan.

Fell, a fierce lord known as the Beast of the Borderlands, comes to the kingdom and demands to marry a princess in exchange for his protection. The king, did not want to give up one of his daughters, and tricks Fell by marrying him to Tamsyn. Tamsyn’s face is covered by a veil on their wedding night, hiding her identity. When Fell finds out he was fooled, he feels betrayed and angry. But, he has no choice but to take Tamsyn back to his land.

The story follows their difficult journey. Fell sees Tamsyn as part of the king’s trick, while Tamsyn is used to hiding her feelings after years of taking punishments. She doesn’t complain, even when the journey becomes hard. As they travel together, their relationship slowly changes. They begin to understand and trust each other, though their connection is fragile because of the initial betrayal.

Fell is a tough and intimidating character, but he is not cruel. He wanted a real princess, yet he can’t help but feel drawn to Tamsyn. Meanwhile, Tamsyn is quiet and strong, never showing weakness. Her strength lies in her ability to endure pain and hardship without complaint. As they face danger together, their bond grows.

While the fantasy elements add excitement, the story focuses mainly on the characters and their relationships. Much of the first book is about building this world and introducing the main plot, which includes both the personal struggles of the characters and the larger political drama.

Tamsyn’s journey is about gaining the knowedge of who you are really?? , being the whipping girl has made her lose a sense of who she really is. Over time, she begins to realize her strength and desires. She starts to push back against the role she’s been forced into. He is torn between his anger over being tricked and his growing respect and affection for Tamsyn.

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A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan Book Review

The story touches the themes of trust & betrayal. With Tamsyn’s quiet strength shining as she endures her harsh role without complaint. Fell, though gruff and intimidating, reveals a softer side. A Fire in the Sky is a mix of slow-building romance, and a thrilling fantasy world, offering a gripping start to what is sure to be a interesting series. By the end of the book, many things are left open ended like Tamsyn and Fell are unsure even now that if they can fully trust each other, and there are bigger threats.

The book balances its character-driven plot with a rich fantasy setting filled with dragons and magical creatures, though some readers may find the dragon part a bit light. The tension between Tamsyn and Fell is well-paced, with moments of both physical attraction and emotional conflict. While the main plot builds slowly and leaves much unresolved, it sets up a promising sequel filled with potential for deeper romance and more action.

Overall, A Fire in the Sky is an enjoyable read for fans of slow-burn romance with a fantasy backdrop, offering a solid foundation for the series to come. The story’s unique premise and engaging characters make it a standout in the fantasy romance genre.

Quotes from A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan

She was mine, and I had not held onto her tightly enough. Not closely enough. Not enough.

But whatever the case, I felt her like my own heartbeat.

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