🔥Cast in Firelight❄
Hello lovelies, here is my stop for the TBR Beyond Tours blog tour. I was super excited to read this title and just as excited to share it with you. Make sure to make it all the way to the bottom of this post to find out about the Giveaway!
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Book: Cast in Firelight
Author: Dana Swift
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Publishing Date: January 19, 2021
Synopsis: The first book in an epic, heart-pounding fantasy duology about two royal heirs betrothed to be married, but whose loyalties are torn, and a ruthless enemy who threatens their world, perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir, Hafsah Faizal, and Renée Ahdieh.
Adraa is the royal heir of Belwar, a talented witch on the cusp of taking her royal ceremony test, and a girl who just wants to prove her worth to her people. Jatin is the royal heir to Naupure, a competitive wizard who’s mastered all nine colors of magic, and a boy anxious to return home for the first time since he was a child.
Together, their arranged marriage will unite two of Wickery’s most powerful kingdoms. But after years of rivalry from afar, Adraa and Jatin only agree on one thing: their reunion will be anything but sweet.
Only, destiny has other plans and with the criminal underbelly of Belwar suddenly making a move for control, their paths cross…and neither realizes who the other is, adopting separate secret identities instead.
Between dodging deathly spells and keeping their true selves hidden, the pair must learn to put their trust in the other if either is to uncover the real threat. Now Wickery’s fate is in the hands of rivals..? Fiancées..? Partners..? Whatever they are, it’s complicated and bound for greatness or destruction.
My Review:
Cast in Firelight is a whirlwind debut fantasy hate to love romance involving magic, cage fighting, masked crusaders, and rainbows. I loved it from the very first page, where two young royals who have been promised to one another meets for the first time. Anyone who has ever watched the animated Swan Princess movie can definitely picture the dynamic between these two characters (as stated by the author that The Slap, was in fact inspired by the song This is my Idea from the movie). Fast forward some years and it is time for them to meet again and make things official. But they've apparently forgotten what each other looks like, so when they meet in the street by accident they have no idea just who they are dealing with. Which leads to the mistaken/hidden identity trope that I am actually pretty fond of when it's done well. I highly enjoyed this book, especially the romance, and am going to be highly anticipating the sequel next year. Thank you to Netgalley and Delecorte Press for the free ARC provided for an honest review
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Favorite Quotes:
Adraa:
- I live in the center of a compass. Maybe that’s why I so fiercely want to retain my title. Being a Belwar gives me direction and purpose. Without it, what am I, really?
- “You did save me.” He sniffles. “Why?” “Ah.” I’m unable to be articulate right now, let alone answer why I value life. The simple answer—because—seems underwhelming and foolish.
Jatin:
- I get guards, I get loyalty, I get reverence. Never friendship.
- Is it possible to start to fall for someone when they’re fuming at you?
Now while I loved the main characters, some of my absolute favorite quotes came from the side characters. (Trying to make them obscure as possible to avoid spoilers, so not telling you who said them or when)
- [You’re favorite color is orange?] “Yeah, the sky only turns orange when it’s at peace.”
- “A true rani doesn’t have to have magic or a god’s blessing. A true rani just helps the people.”
- “I want to be wanted for me, not what I can do. Not what Belwar thinks I should do.”
- “Also, there is no destiny. There are only various paths and outcomes based on a collection of people’s choices.”
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About the Author: Dana Swift started making up fantasy worlds when she was eleven years old and hasn’t stopped since. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned degrees in English and Advertising. While in college, Dana competed as a saber fencer and learned a thing or two about fighting, parrying and how it feels to fall in love with your sparring partner. She currently lives with said husband in Miami, Florida.
Author Links: Website: https://www.danaswiftbooks.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/swift_dana Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danaswiftbooks/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19510928.Dana_Swift Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danaswiftbooks
Giveaway (US Only): One person will win a finished copy of Cast in Firelight. The giveaway ends on January 25th.
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