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A review by kezmarie36
Firebird: The Fire That Binds Book 1 by Juliette Cross
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
This beautifully weaves mythology, magic, and dragons in the world of the Roman Empire, and I am all for it.
Malina is a talented dancer and gifted empath, Julian is a Centurion, nephew to the Emperor and powerful dragon shifter.
Although their lives are worlds apart, their fates are intertwined, and their passion fuels their connection.
I loved all the nods to mythology and the 3 sisters gifted with unique powers to get revenge on evil men.
The worldbuilding shows the brutality of the Roman Empire, political scheming, assassination plots, the cruelty of men, and the volatility of dragons on top. There are dark themes explored, including kidnap, slavery and murder plots, and there are spicy scenes built up from the slow burn, as well as evil characters with bad intentions.
I loved seeing Julian and Malina's journey and bond grow, and the shift in their dynamics. This is a fated mates story at heart, but it takes time to get there from their enemy and master / slave relationship. I liked that he falls first and we get to see his dragon side come out and cause chaos too for his treasure.
Excited for the next book and characters to come!
🔥"Your defiant spirit, coupled with your beauty. It is dangerous. So very dangerous"
🔥"My feisty Firebird. Proof that you are meant to be mine. My dragon would only choose a powerful female for his mate"
🔥"My entire soul is on fire for you, Malina"
Malina is a talented dancer and gifted empath, Julian is a Centurion, nephew to the Emperor and powerful dragon shifter.
Although their lives are worlds apart, their fates are intertwined, and their passion fuels their connection.
I loved all the nods to mythology and the 3 sisters gifted with unique powers to get revenge on evil men.
The worldbuilding shows the brutality of the Roman Empire, political scheming, assassination plots, the cruelty of men, and the volatility of dragons on top. There are dark themes explored, including kidnap, slavery and murder plots, and there are spicy scenes built up from the slow burn, as well as evil characters with bad intentions.
I loved seeing Julian and Malina's journey and bond grow, and the shift in their dynamics. This is a fated mates story at heart, but it takes time to get there from their enemy and master / slave relationship. I liked that he falls first and we get to see his dragon side come out and cause chaos too for his treasure.
Excited for the next book and characters to come!
🔥"Your defiant spirit, coupled with your beauty. It is dangerous. So very dangerous"
🔥"My feisty Firebird. Proof that you are meant to be mine. My dragon would only choose a powerful female for his mate"
🔥"My entire soul is on fire for you, Malina"