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Fourth Wing meets Game of Thrones in Firebird, a steamy, dangerous shapeshifter romantasy from indie darling Juliette Cross Dragons rule Rome. With their supreme legionnaires and flying deathriders, they conquer and pillage and burn. Malina Bihari is taken captive by the same Roman who once bestowed a secret talisman to her in a stolen moment long ago. Roman general and nephew to the emperor, Julianus Dakkia never thought to see her again—the Dacian dancer who’d set his blood on fire with her fierce, dark beauty. While Malina plots her escape, Julian does the last thing she’d ever expect of a dragon noble. Trusting her with a secret that would put his head on the imperial gate could be his worst mistake. Trusting him with her safety could cost Malina not just her own life, but that of the people she was prophesied to free. Still, Fortuna spins her wheel, pulling them on a perilous path that can only end in heartbreak or death. Or both.
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1 primary bookThe Fire That Binds is a 1-book series first released in 2025 with contributions by Juliette Cross.
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There was some awkward writing throughout the book such as almost identical sentences being repeated multiple times on the same page. It made me think that I kept accidentally rereading the same paragraph.
Be that as it may, this was still a really fun read! Ancient Rome? Yes, please! A fun Medusa-inspired retelling? Amazing! Dragon shifters? Say no more! The world building was relatively easy since it was based on real history but with a little twist. I loved all the side characters and wish the best for them. Also really hate all of the villains and wish the worst for them. Exactly how I should feel while reading the book. There wasn't a single character that I didn't care about what happened to them. Can't wait for the next one!