1,000 years in the future we follow Eliana aka the “Dread Of Orline” who is really just trying to keep herself & her family alive. These trials are designed by the heads of each elemental magic & the purpose is to see whether Rielle is the prophesied Sun Queen (or Blood Queen)… Although it is just a prophecy, the kingdom is forced to take it seriously & so Rielle must go through the Seven Trials. Angels have been kept away from mankind ever since the Gate was built to keep them out. Rielle’s exposure brings focus to the prophecy which also speaks of the return of humankind’s #1 enemy, the angels. They will carry your fate in their hands.

However, there is a prophecy the people of Celdaria know well… In a land filled with Windsingers, Earth Shakers, Firebrands, Metal Masters, & Sun Spinners…those who posses magic in their blood can only wield one type. In doing so, Rielle exposes her abilities to wield more than one elemental magic. It’s actually something she shares in common with the crown Prince Audric & during one of their races, Rielle thwarts an attempt to kill Prince Audric led by men in disguise. However, Rielle isn’t one to be controlled & has taken a interest in horse races on the low (not betting on them, she full out has a alias as a rider). With the help of Tal a Firebrand (I kid you not this guy gives off Hunger Games Haymitch vibes later on in the book 😂), Rielle trains to control her abilities. Rielle is very powerful & her abilities are a source of great concern for her father who keeps her indoors as much as possible. For more Bookish photos, click on the photo to follow LairOfBooks on Bookstagramīefore Rielle became Queen, she lived with her father who served the royal family.

In what has to be one of the BEST Prologues I’ve ever read, we get a blast from Rielle’s past as her journey comes to an end (not a spoiler, Rielle lived 1,000 years ago & Eliana is present day) & also serves as the jumping board for many theories. Told in multiple POVS’ we get introduced to both Queen Rielle & Eliana as they live out what has been prophesied without their knowledge. Will I be continuing on with this trilogy? ABSOFRIGGINLUTELY! 💜 As fate would have it, I was asked to join a buddy read & thought to myself ahhh well this is just Kismet! It’s been 2 weeks since I finished this book & I can’t get it out of my head, it was that awesome! my review/rating is based on my enjoyment of the story, characters, and world-building.

I was initially drawn to Furyborn when I heard it features two queens 1,000 years apart that are somehow connected…curious about the format of writing & just how exactly the author pulls it off, I knew I had to pick this one up. *HUGE thanks to Sourcebooks Fire and Claire Legrand for the early review copy in exchange for my honest opinion

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