Of Blood and Fire (The Bound and The Broken, #1)

by Ryan Cahill

Born in fire. Tempered in blood.

Epheria is a land divided by war and mistrust. The High Lords of the South squabble and fight, only kept in check by the Dragonguard, traitors of a time long past, who serve the empire of the North.

In the remote villages of southern Epheria, still reeling from the tragic loss of his brother, Calen Bryer prepares for The Proving – a test of courage and skill that not all survive.

But when three strangers arrive in the village of Milltown, with a secret they are willing to die for, Calen’s world is ripped from under him and he is thrust headfirst into a war that has been raging for centuries.

There is no prophecy. His coming was not foretold.

He bleeds like any man, and bleed he will.

• ISBN13: 9781838381813
• Publish Date: 24 April 2021 (first published 17 March 2021)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: IE
• Imprint: Ryan Cahill
• Edition: Illustrated edition
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 494
• Language: English

Reviews

[Ashley]

This book is a literal clone of Eragon. There's even a magically twisted humanoid demon thing called a Fade. You know, like, a Shade.

So many details feel straight out of Eragon, that's just one example. From overarching plot to small details. So if that kind of thing bothers you, stay far away.

As for me, when I find a story I like, I'm quite happy to read more like it. Despite so many almost laughable similarities, I adored Of Blood and Fire. It's fun, well written, and it felt a bit like coming home.

The first 50-100 pages were on the slow side, but then it picks up and never stops. I was hooked! I'll absolutely be continuing the series.