A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet

A Promise of Fire (The Kingmaker Chronicles, #1)

by Amanda Bouchet

Kingmaker. Soothsayer. Warrior. Mage. Kingdoms would rise and fall for her . . . if she is ever found

In the icy North, where magic is might, an all-powerful elite ruthlessly guided by a glacial Queen have grown to dominate the world. Now rebellion is stirring in the rough, magic-poor South, where for the first time in memory a warlord has succeeded in uniting the tribal nations.

Stuck in the middle is Cat - circus performer and soothsayer - safely hidden behind heavy make-up, bright colours and the harmless illusion of the circus. Until someone suspects she's more than she seems . . .

Captured by the Southern warlord Griffin, Cat's careful camouflage is wearing thin. For how long can - or should - she conceal the true extent of her power? Faced with dragons, homicidal mages, rival Gods and the traitorous longings of her own heart, she must decide: is it time to claim her destiny and fight?

An award-winning fantasy debut with an unforgettable heroine, set against a luminous world on the brink of battle, this is for those who love Ilona Andrews, Laini Taylor or Victoria Aveyard

'This book is utterly breathtaking!' Darynda Jones, New York Times bestselling author of the Charley Davidson series

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5 of 5 stars

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3 3 3 Greek mythology in a kick ass fantasy romance? Yes, yes, yes! I absolutely adore Cat. She's a bad ass, sarcastic but unselfish and loyal, you can't help but get behind Cat the moment you meet her. For someone that's suffered as much as her, you want her to find someone(s) who help her believe in family (even if it's not blood). She finds that in warlord Griffin and his Beta team. Despite forcing Cat to join their little group, they see Cat as more than the pawn she believes she is. Her discovering that this band of men is her family is part of the fun of this book.

I can't wait to jump into book 2. I see more trouble on the horizon.

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