Breath of Fire

by Amanda Bouchet Narrated by Mia Barron

Overview

I am Catalia Fisa, and I do not break
Deep breath in. Long breath out. The Gods are telling me I'm some sort of new Origin, which apparently means it's my job to give Thalyria a fresh start. Griffin crowned me with the symbols of the three realms.
If I'm supposed to be not just a queen but the Queen, I'd better start acting like it.
"Bouchet sets the bar for high-concept fantasy romance. Simply brilliant."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book 2017!
An Amazon Best Book of 2017!
A USA Today bestseller!

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

★ 11/28/2016
Bouchet ramps up the excitement in her second Kingmaker Chronicles fantasy romance (after A Promise of Fire) with high-intensity passion; adrenaline-fueled battles of wits, magic, and might; a host of magical creatures; and enough politics and world-shaking to keep readers eager for the final volume. Catalia Fisa is the “impetuous,” “reckless,” and “terrifyingly selfless” Lost Princess, inheritor of the bloodline of the gods. She has become both the lover of Sintan warlord Griffin and a key piece of his strategy to unite the three realms of Thalyria under a single ruler. But her powerful, sadistic mother, Andromeda, stands in their way at every turn. Bouchet treads gently as she develops the larger-than-life aspects of her setting, and godly support and oracular wisdom build dramatic tension around the idea of fate without falling into deus ex machina. Griffin’s good intentions make his possessive alpha jealousy feel loving, Cat’s sharp tongue and personal insecurities balance her magical powers, and the emotional complexity of the relationships among their fellow fighters supports a feeling of camaraderie that makes the fight scenes really work. Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary. (Jan.)

From the Publisher

"[Bouchet's] novels are easily the most interesting, creative romances I've read all year!" — Seattle Book Review

"Absolutely fabulous. I didn't want to put [Breath of Fire] down. Amanda Bouchet is now on my auto-buy list! I highly recommend her books to my readers and to anyone looking for a great blend of fantasy and romance." — C.L. Wilson, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Winter King

"Breath of Fire is a heart-pounding and joyous romantic adventure that swept me away. Amanda Bouchet's talent is striking." — NALINI SINGH, New York Times bestselling author

"Bouchet sets the bar for high-concept fantasy romance. Simply brilliant." — Kirkus STARRED Review

"[Bouchet's] world-building reaches new heights . . . [a] page-turning addition to the series." — Booklist STARRED Review

"Bouchet ramps up the excitement . . . with high-intensity passion; adrenaline-fueled battles of wits, magic, and might; a host of magical creatures; and enough politics and world-shaking to keep readers eager for the final volume." — Publishers Weekly STARRED Review

"A rising new star in the romantic fantasy genre . . . snap up this series ASAP! (4.5 stars, TOP PICK)." — RT Book Reviews

"Read it and rejoice!" — Heroes and Heartbreakers

"Romance readers will love this combo of action and romance . . . phenomenal. TOP PICK!" — Night Owl Reviews

"Exciting!" — BookPage

Kirkus Reviews

★ 2016-11-22
Cat and Griffin continue their quest to bring just leadership to the three realms but must navigate hostile landscapes, magical creatures, and even a gladiator-style to-the-death battle before they can overcome the malevolent ruler of Tarva to unite it with Sinta.Bouchet's sophomore title (A Promise of Fire, 2016), the second in a planned trilogy, is as consummately crafted as the first. Cat has found happiness with her love, Griffin—the warrior who overcame the vicious, greedy Sinta royalty, winning his family the right to rule the kingdom—yet has hidden her true identity as the Lost Princess of Fisa, one of the other two realms of Thalyria. But Cat is more than a princess or warrior; more even than the legendary Kingmaker foretold in prophecies. In fact, as the blood heir to Fisa, she is a demigoddess. In Griffin's mind she is the key to bringing the three realms together under their combined rule. In her mind, she's the "harbinger of the end. Destroyer of realms." Cat blames herself for the deaths of her siblings and is unable to see herself as a hero in any way, but when Griffin and his small band of warriors decide to take her advice and travel to find a magical race of creatures to help protect their borders, she refuses to stay behind. The quest leads them to the Chaos Wizard, a world of snow and ice, a maze navigated with magic thread, a classic riddle, and a battle with a Cyclops—with unexpected allies and a few jaw-dropping moments of true deus ex machina that make it clear Cat has some extraordinarily powerful friends in high places and that it looks like the gods are smiling on Cat and Griffin's plans for a new world order. With breathtaking storytelling, high-octane action and adventure, intense romance, and threads to ancient Greek mythology that both ground the worldbuilding and spin it in new, imaginative directions, Bouchet sets the bar for high-concept fantasy romance. Simply brilliant.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170832910
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	01/03/2017
Series:	Kingmaker Chronicles , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	956,103

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