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Promised in Fire

by Jasmine Walt

🌶️🌶️mild·spoiler·Of Dragons and Fae #1·✓ Series Complete

Why Read This?

A satisfying enemies-to-lovers between a water fae who cannot control her magic and the last dragon shifter who should hate her. The worldbuilding is rich, the political intrigue keeps you guessing, and the slow burn tension is worth the wait.

Synopsis

New York Times bestseller Jasmine Walt returns with this first book in a brand-new fantasy series, perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Raven Kennedy, and Elise Kova. A fae with impossible magic Adara has been an outsider for as long as she can remember. Born and raised in the earth fae realm, she’s a water fae who can’t control her magic, making her not just useless, but downright dangerous at times. When a training mishap accidentally unleashes a hidden magic inside her, Adara suddenly finds herself on the run. The king wants to use her powers for nefarious reasons, and he’ll stop at nothing to obtain her—including kidnapping and torturing Adara’s own mother. A dragon awoken from slumber As the last of his kind, Einar wants nothing to do with the kingdom of Ediria or its problems. The fae hunted his kind to extinction, and he harbors only hatred for them in his heart. But when a beautiful fae female awakens him from an enchanted slumber, Einar is reluctantly ensnared. And while he would rather die than submit to any fae, every fiber of his body screams to claim her as his own. A kingdom corrupted by darkness The last thing Adara and Einar want to do is join forces, no matter how scorching the passion between them is. But a dark magic is sweeping through the land, rotting the kingdom from the inside out. And if the two cannot put aside the centuries-old feud between their races, they will lose everything they hold dear... If you like steamy, slow-burn romance, heart-pounding elemental duels, and unmatched world-building, then you’ll love this series. Scroll up to grab your copy today!

At a Glance

3.77 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️mild
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn
Energymedium

Top Tropes

enemies to loversfated matesforced allianceforbidden lovedragon romance

Mood

adventurousintenseromanticmysteriousepic

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.77 ★

Page Count

414 pages

Published

2022

Primary Genre

Fantasy Romance

Pairing

M/F

POV

Dual POV

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Bridget Bordeaux, Jake Bordeaux

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

Writing Style

immersivedramaticengagingcinematic

Story Pacing

medium

Emotional Weight

moderate

Energy Required

medium

Vibes

ancient feuds and forbidden bondsdragon fire meets fae waterpolitical intrigue with slow burn heatchosen one with uncontrollable powersdark fantasy with romantic tension

Characters

FMC Archetype

reluctant chosen onewitch/magegeneral badass

MMC Archetype

morally gray MMCbrooding princedragon shifterimmortal/ancient

Relationship Dynamics

enemies to loversslow burnfated matesreluctant allies to loverspush and pull

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 2

Spice Style

slow burn with late spicetension / anticipation focus

Getting Steamy

tensionanticipationpossessive/protectivelonging glanceseye contact intensity

Bringing the Heat

None
violencetorturekidnappingwar

World & Setting

World Type

high fantasy

Primary Setting

royal court / palaceforest / wilderness

Fantasy Creatures

Representation

N/A

Reading Context

Emotional Payoff

addictive readthe angst delivered

Best Time of Year

anytime

When & Where to Read

vacationcozy eveninglazy Sundaycan't sleepbedtime

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