Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free ARC for an honest review.

“To the people who dream of a better world. And then fight to make their dreams come true”. What a beautiful opening line❤️

This is the first book I have read by Kit Rocha and it will definitely not be the last! This was an action-packed, SPICY fantasy romance, with excellent world-building and a great ending to lead into the next book in the series.

The dynamics and sexual tension in the first half of the book between Ash, Sachi and Zanya is beautifully written. And when I tell you the second half of the book is spicy, I mean it is SPICY🥵. I loved how open and accepting this book was of different types of love and didn’t just force Zanya out of the picture and promote a standard male/female relationship - Ash is just amazing.

As for the plot, this was also beautifully written and well thought-out. There is a good build up of angst - Sachi and Zanya were sent to kill Ash but, of course, hopelessly fall in love with him. You are left wondering how they will overcome their curse, and it’s a pretty good ending to be fair - I did not expect it to go the way it did and I was pleasantly surprised!

Can I also just add that this is the first fantasy book I have read where I can actually understand how the names are pronounced yet they still sound magical?! I don’t know if this was intentional from Kit or just a coincidence but it definitely helped with having an easy read and not worrying about how the names are pronounced for a change!

One of my favourite ✨spicy✨ quotes:
Sachi: “Do you trust me, Zan?”
Zanya: “With my life.”
Sachi: “Then be a dear and fuck his face.”

If you’re a fan of fantasy romance, especially where a dragon and other mythical creatures are involved, this is a book for you!

Sachielle of House Roquebarre is a fierce powerful woman, the type you love reading about. The Dragon is surprisingly enticing and I love the twist! This book is enjoyable, sexy and well worth a read.

“Her love for you burns so bright inside me, handmaid. You and I could take her to the brink and leave her there for hours, and she wouldn’t crave her own release as much as she craves yours right now.”

Kit Rocha's Consort of Fire, first book in the Bound to Fire and Steel series, delivers a spellbinding fantasy of magic, secrets, and passion. An ancient dragon god demands the ruler's heir as a companion every century. Sachielle, a cursed heiress, and her assassin lover, Zanya, face a five-week challenge: slay the dragon or lose all. But the dragon's true nature surprises, unraveling desires and secrets.

“You’re my tether. Without you, I’d be only darkness.”

As someone who's really into fantasy romances, I was genuinely excited when I heard about this new series from Kit Rocha. And I've got to say, I was pretty engrossed in the story right from the start. One thing that usually gets to me with fantasy books is the whole intricate world setup that can sometimes get overwhelming. But surprisingly, that wasn't an issue here. The world-building was solid, and I didn't have any trouble keeping up with the characters and places.

“You’re my light. And you’ll be his, too.”

Speaking of characters, Zanya, Sachi, and the Dragon make for an interesting trio. What I appreciated was the slow yet meaningful way the authors developed trust and emotions among them. The Dragon's patient demeanor definitely caught my attention. Consort of Fire maintains a perfect pace while delivering ample steaminess. Though I longed for a touch more romance, it's important to note that this isn't a standalone. I'm looking forward to how the relationships evolve in the next book.

This book was a pleasant surprise for me. The plot is riveting and there is plenty of action and drama to keep you sucked in. The spice wasn't overdone, I loved the pacing of it. The dynamic between the three main characters was very well written. I will definitely be reading the next book. Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC!

The dragon. The wolf. The huntress. The Siren. The Phoenix. The lover. The betrayer. The void. The dreamer. The ravens.
This book has an ephemeral grittiness that is hard to put in a category. It’s a dangerous world with dangerous people with suspicious motives. Pawns in a chessboard that none fully comprehend.
This book takes awhile to really get started. It’s not an action centric book but there are plots afoot.
It’s right on the edge of magical realism and that made it complicated for me. There were elements that I really enjoyed but I’m going to have to process it a bit more to determine if it’s for me.

2.75 stars

I have to preface this saying that Kit Rocha are among my favorite authors, and the Beyond series to this day is still one of my favorites; that being said, I couldn't connect with this book at all.
I liked the world we're in the story. It's captivating and your submerge immediately.
I liked the mythology with the dragons, and I adored the fantasy elements.
The romance was great, and I liked the FFM relationship, which I knew I was going to like because I love how KR writes romance... BUT separately, I didn't care about any of our main characters.
There are several POVs in this book, and I found myself not caring about any of them, which in the end took me off the story. It wasn't until the last 80% that I find myself enjoying the story again, which makes me wanna read the next book, but still, it's a shame it took more than half of the book to enjoy it which is the reason for the rating.
Still, I definitely recommend this one if you like fantasy and romance because it might not have (fully) worked for me, but it might be a favorite for you.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Consort of Fire is the first book in a fantasy romance series that involves a FFM (Female/Female/Male) relationship. At first, it took me a bit to get into the story and understand the world being created. However, once the story got going, I was hooked! I really loved the dynamic between Ash, Sachi, and Zanya. It was really refreshing that Ash wasn't jealous of Sachi and Zanya's relationship and that the side characters all accepted it without question as well. I also really loved that their personalities didn't change and they didn't do things that go against their character just because they were in love or falling in love etc. I also really liked a lot of the side characters and their personalities. I'm looking forward to seeing if their stories become part of the series or if they will only follow the main characters in this story. I did get a bit choked up at parts and there were parts that I genuinely wasn't expecting to happen but it was overall a very entertaining book. It is the beginning of a series but it doesn't end on a cliffhanger. The ending was satisfying but it does create the setting for the next book. I am interested in reading what happens next but the ending was good enough that I'm content with waiting until the next book is released.

Just FYI, I received an ARC via NetGalley, and this is my honest review of it.

The best thing I did was wait until I could read this book at once, because help I didn't want to stop.

High fantasy with a delicious worldbuilding, that even as it uses elements that are almost classics already, still feels fresh, without that feeling of "I've read this before".
Obviously, being Kit Rocha, it focuses more on the romance than in the world and the politics is tied to the romance. Not to mention the found family trope that is the authors' brand. It is here, with that same feeling of their previous series. And the sex scenes - yes, they are back, as good as always. And I'm really happy after reading a trouple with two women where one of them is the focus. And the way the relationships - between all three of them - was built was delicious.

And that's it. I usually devour everything Kit Rocha releases and that's nothing new, but I'm definetly waiting for the next book because I need more of this world and this characters.

(translated review - for obvious reasons)

For three thousand years, an ancient dragon god has protected the borders of the Sheltered Lands. In return he makes only one demand: every one hundred years, the mortal ruler must send their heir to serve as his consort… for as long as they can survive.

I think everyone needed therapy as per usual. I think we needed everyone to be a bit more fleshed out. The backstory for Zanya and Sachi should’ve been given more attention, and there should’ve been more details on the betrayer/the motivations for the royal family and why it’s so bad that they wanted to mine. I think there was a bit too much attention paid to the romance.

I wanted to love this more than I did. The premise is fantastic, but the execution ultimately fell flat for me. To be completely fair, this book had a lot of work to do - lots of world building, lots of characters, lots of information right off the bat, but unfortunately the pacing felt off to me. It wasn't until nearly 75-80% of the way into the book that things really began to pick up. Spicy scenes were fantastic though, as expected! I will definitely be reading the next installment, which I think will really be fantastic now that so many of the secrets and twists have come to light.

4/5⭐️
❤️ The spice oh god the spice 🔥🔥🔥🥵
❤️The build up tension between chartacters is so intense that a simple kiss becomes almost erotic. Loved it! 👌🏼
❤️ many examples of courage and strong love despite the many trials in life
❤️ I liked the fact that the characters were different gods than we are not used to seeing. The authors have been very creative.
❤️ the fantasy world building has a lot of potential

❤️&❌ There is not really a setting at first. It was really confusing. You are, for the first few pages, in an unknown world without much explanations. The world building happens as the story progresses. I still liked it since I was very curious to be thrown into this unknown world
❌ As much as I liked the spice, towards the middle of the story the sex took over everything and the plot took a hit.
❌ the ending was a bit confusing. I more or less liked it.

The writing felt over-narrated, which sets up distance between me and the characters and makes it hard for me to focus. I personally didn't connect and wasn't interested in the story.

Amazing cover!

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC.

FFM - Fantasy - Slow Burn - First in Series
There is a lot of world building that takes place in a new series. This is no exception. A ton of information is given for you to store and sift through.
The story didn't keep my attention the whole way thru. It wasn't until the 'poly' portion and beyond that I was actually hooked.
I really liked the characters and how they were portrayed. It will be interesting to see how the future books will play out.

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Fantasy, love triangle, why choose, not one but TWO strong FMC...what more could someone ask for? The way Ash fell for Sachi so quickly was refreshing to see in such a domineering and dark MMC as him. I think it is very difficult to portray a love trio such as this one without the reader feeling a sense of jealousy toward one of the characters involved. However, I never once felt that here. The connections between all three characters was magnificent and well executed. The twist toward the end when we learn not one, but two insane pieces of information about the FMCs had me in a chokehold. The ending was just enough to make me feel satisfied with the story and also excited to see what comes next.

What a fun and steamy read! I loved the world-building that the authors clearly took a lot of time and care with, as well as the characters. Obviously the main characters were well-drawn and I liked watching them evolve over the course of the book, but the side characters were also interesting. Hopefully they will be the stars of future books? This was a great start to a new series and I'm really excited to see where they take the plot from here, especially after the SPOILER reveal at the end of book 1.

A fabulous beginning to this new series which sees these authors leaving behind a dystopian setting and taking on the challenges of a fantasy world. In terms of world building definitely a success as we get fully immersed in landscapes and a society that is heavily tied to the Gods .
A pact was made that every one hundred years a member of the royal family would become the Consort of Ash, the Dragon and this time it's the turn of Sachi but she's not exactly the Princess that the Gods expected. With secrets of her own and a mission that definitely doesn't promise peace !
Ok I loved the previous works by this duo and was so happy to see them taking on a fantasy romance and yes this is a romance. There's very little action and the real story here revolves around passion and a love that can only come with complete trust. If you don't enjoy the idea of a more open relationship then perhaps this might not entirely be for you however Sachi and Zanya truly love each other and Ash is desperate for love. I was totally surprised by just how much he wanted romance and love, this possessive, powerful male will truly do anything for Sachi. The authors could have made either him or Zanya the third wheel but no and I admit it's more about Sachis pleasure than anyone else's. It makes it more believable that Ash and Zanya love Sachi and as Ash and Zanya slowly take each other's measure a different dynamic is formed. Ok admittedly Zanya was my favourite character and I want a lot more of her ! There is a development in the latter part of this story that should hopefully allow for more action and a little less steam but I know some readers always want more. I'm intrigued by what is to come and look forward to the next instalment.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

Thank you to Netgalley and Montlakefor providing me with a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

"Consort of Fire " by Kit Rocha is an intense and dramatic story of two childhood best friends who find themselves embroiled in a war that predates their own existence. Sachi has been offered as consort to The Dragon, in order to keep peace between the old gods and the humans, and their lands.
Despite the initial unwariness from both sides, Sachi discovers that life with The Dragon is not as bad as she expected, and that Zanya has a place with her. Following the magical journey of all characters, we discover that The Dragon, Sachi and Zanya are not what they seem.

The book beautifully explores themes of love, self-discovery, and the transformative power of connection. Sachi and Zanies love for each other and their journey together with The Dragon is intense, dramatic and deeply love rooted.

Kit Rocha's writing draws you in deeply, embedding you in their world, with beautiful character and world descriptions. The characters are bold, witty, loving and generous throughout.

The author skillfully weaves together elements of romance, fantasy, and folklore, creating a captivating and emotional narrative.

This book is a must read for lovers of romance, fantasy, and everything inbetween.

Spice level - 5
Adventure-3
My engagement- 3. I found myself reading sections and zoning out with out realizing it into halfway down a page. It got super interesting towards the end!
Fantasy - 3

Overall, if you're just in it for the spice then this might be for you. The dragon element was not necessary. The gods didn't do anything for me and it all got wrapped up in a nice little bow. I dont think I would continue with this series. But thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a chance go read this in exchange for an honest review.

So good and so, so steamy!! Thanks so much @netgalley for the chance to review Consort of Fire by Kit Rocha. To appease a dragon god, a human is given to him as a consort. Sachi is the new consort, and she brings with her Zanya, her handmaid, bodyguard and lover. To break a curse placed upon Sachi, they have to kill the dragon….

Reverse harem, very exciting romantasy. I cannot wait for book 2!

Consort of Fire is quite the read! There’s dragons (of course, instant draw), a spicy fmc, assassins, curses, and poly representation. What more could you want?!
I especially loved the multiple POVs and how two of the main characters are strong, bad ass women.
The initial blurb didn’t feel the most original to me as I feel like I’ve read fantasy books with the same premise. I was lucky to receive the ARC and did enjoy it! It’s not exactly the type of fantasy book I normally gravitate to as it was more on the smutty side. I think I lot of Romantasy readers will love this one.