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Phoenix Unbound
Phoenix Unbound | Grace Draven
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A woman with power over fire and illusion and an enslaved son of a chieftain battle a corrupt empire in this powerful and deeply emotional romantic fantasy from the USA Today bestselling author of Radiance. Every year, each village is required to send a young woman to the Empire's capital--her fate to be burned alive for the entertainment of the masses. For the last five years, one small village's tithe has been the same woman. Gilene's sacrifice protects all the other young women of her village, and her secret to staying alive lies with the magic only she possesses. But this year is different. Azarion, the Empire's most famous gladiator, has somehow seen through her illusion--and is set on blackmailing Gilene into using her abilities to help him escape his life of slavery. And unknown to Gilene, he also wants to reclaim the birthright of his clan. To protect her family and village, she will risk everything to return to the Empire--and burn once more.
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hes7
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Clwojick 👏 Way to go! Go #TeamSlaughter! 🎉 4y
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robinb
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I don‘t read a huge amount of fantasy, but Draven is one of my top pick authors when I do. And this one doesn‘t disappoint. This one revolves around two people (Gilene and Azarion) who have been used and abused by their community/family and find in each other a kindred soul. Gilene is a fire/illusion mage, Azarion a famous gladiator and together they work to unite the oppressed to bring down an evil empire. ⬇️

robinb Lots of action, heroes to love and root for and a theme of redemption and resilience.
Lots to enjoy, and I look forward to reading the next in series. 4.5/5⭐️

#BookSpin #coverlove @TheAromaofBooks
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
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CoffeeK8
Phoenix Unbound | Grace Draven
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6 books read total
🎧 4 audiobooks
🏛 2 library books
🏔 1 #mtTBR & 1 reread
#bookreport #weeklyreads

annahenke Great range here! What‘s your two pick? 4y
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nitalibrarian
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Nessavamusic
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1. Prettiest cover of my recent reads
2. Probably just dinner somewhere
3. Avocado green
4. Harold after a grandfather
5. ❤️💕❤️💕
#friyayintro @howjessreads

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papertimemachines
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"Behind the blue lurked...nothing. Only an abysmal emptyness, as if the goddess had created a child and forgot to bequeath it a soul"

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Genstl3
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Grace Draven never disappoints... this story grabbed me from the beginning. It can be a stand alone, however it is to be a series spinning off stories from other charters in this book. doesn‘t have as much of the romance that she is known for but the injustice that happens in the beginning hooks you creating a hope of vengeance I loved it and gave it 5 stars definitely a great read.

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sebrittainclark
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3/5

This is fantasy world with surprisingly little romance, given Grace Draven's other books. A lot of the main characters' characteristics reminded me of Radiance, which is possibly why the novel didn't feel super surprising and new to me. It was still good and what I expected, just not my favorite of her novels.

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Nessavamusic
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Wow, so good. The beginning is difficult to digest and there is much horrible treatment of various characters. However this story is epic in scope and a wonderful read. #romantsy #fantasy #glorytotheguild

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nitalibrarian
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Annoying Peri with another picture of her with a book.

Starting this one tonight. #romantsy #fantasyromance #currentlyreading

Tamra She doesn‘t look impressed. Mine aren‘t ever either. 😹 6y
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MarriedtoMrT
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I preordered this because Grace Draven but I can‘t help but be a bit disappointed. It‘s still a pick and she‘s still crafted a layered fantasy land with complex characters but it didn‘t quite live up to my expectations. The pacing felt off to me and, my biggest gripe, the chemistry between the characters just wasn‘t there. Grace Draven usually writes such captivating romance fantasies but this was definitely fantasy with a romance tacked on.

CoffeeK8 Your review makes me glad I read this first! I hate when you read the best one first and love it, then the rest go downhill 6y
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CoffeeK8
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A gritty and romantic story of Giline, a Fire Witch, who sacrifices herself every year to save her conquered village a horrific Empire and Azarion, a barbarian chief stolen into slavery, who blackmails her into helping him get free and get revenge. #romantsy (trigger warning as well)

MarriedtoMrT I pre-ordered it so it‘s waiting on my Kindle. Looking forward to it when I‘m in the mood. I ❤️ Grace Draven. 6y
CoffeeK8 @MarriedtoMrT somehow this is my first one of hers, I‘m so excited to dig through the rest 6y
MarriedtoMrT @CoffeeK8 Master of Crows is most people‘s gateway to her and I think her most famous. It was fantastic. I really enjoyed Radiance as well. Enjoy! 6y
CoffeeK8 @MarriedtoMrT good to know! I think I‘m starting with Master of Crows! I can‘t wait 6y
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nitalibrarian
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I got two books in the mail today. Very excited to read both. 😁

#bookmail

Johanna414 Love Grace Draven! 6y
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Kati15
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This was such an amazing fantasy book that I really love and enjoy it. #fantasyromance, #bookaholic, #bookblogger, #booknerd

BkClubCare Puppy!! 6y
Kati15 @BkClubCare She is my sweet girl Mayci. 😊 6y
mabell ❤️🐶😍 6y
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