What do you think?
Rate this book
Furyborn: Chapter Sampler
"Epic feminist fantasy."—Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author"Truly not to be missed..."—Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Experience the epic start of 2018's must-read YA fantasy series in this 4 chapter sampler featuring two fiercely independent young women, centuries apart, who hold the power to save their world...or doom it.
When assassins ambush her best friend, Rielle Dardenne risks everything to save him, exposing herself as one of a pair of prophesied a queen of light, and a queen of blood. To prove she is the Sun Queen, Rielle must endure seven elemental magic trials. If she fails, she will be executed...unless the trials kill her first.
One thousand years later, the legend of Queen Rielle is a fairy tale to Eliana Ferracora. A bounty hunter for the Undying Empire, Eliana believes herself untouchable—until her mother vanishes. To find her, Eliana joins a rebel captain and discovers that the evil at the empire's heart is more terrible than she ever imagined.
As Rielle and Eliana fight in a cosmic war that spans millennia, their stories intersect, and the shocking connections between them ultimately determine the fate of their world—and of each other.
Experience the epic start of 2018's must-read YA fantasy series in this 4 chapter sampler featuring two fiercely independent young women, centuries apart, who hold the power to save their world...or doom it.
When assassins ambush her best friend, Rielle Dardenne risks everything to save him, exposing herself as one of a pair of prophesied a queen of light, and a queen of blood. To prove she is the Sun Queen, Rielle must endure seven elemental magic trials. If she fails, she will be executed...unless the trials kill her first.
One thousand years later, the legend of Queen Rielle is a fairy tale to Eliana Ferracora. A bounty hunter for the Undying Empire, Eliana believes herself untouchable—until her mother vanishes. To find her, Eliana joins a rebel captain and discovers that the evil at the empire's heart is more terrible than she ever imagined.
As Rielle and Eliana fight in a cosmic war that spans millennia, their stories intersect, and the shocking connections between them ultimately determine the fate of their world—and of each other.
- GenresFantasy
512 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2018
103 people are currently reading
805 people want to read
About the author
Claire Legrand
27 books5,095 followersClaire Legrand is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fourteen novels, including the Empirium trilogy, the Middlemist trilogy, SAWKILL GIRLS, and SOME KIND OF HAPPINESS. She is one of the four authors behind THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, an anthology of dark middle grade fiction.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
April 7, 2018
Guys.... you neeeeeed to read this book! Like really, go read it! I once again went in blindly to reading this book, and I knew that it was going to be one of my favorite books of the year about halfway through! This is a must read! In fact, now that I finished I’m planning on reading everything else that Claire Legrand has written because I loved her writing style! I will say heads up for younger readers this book definitely has some mature moments.
This book has multiple point of views; we follow both Rielle and Elaina who exist in different time periods but have a connection of sorts. Both of these point of views were absolutely amazing to follow! This book went by so fast because I was constantly wanting to continue the next povs story. I usually can tell what twists and turns are going to happen in a story, but this book really pleasantly surprised me! I loved the characters, and I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book! Seriously recommend this for fantasy lovers! One of the best starting books to a series!
Take away
I loved the characters, and I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book! I didn’t want this book to end! Seriously recommend this for fantasy lovers! One of the best starting books to a series!
This book has multiple point of views; we follow both Rielle and Elaina who exist in different time periods but have a connection of sorts. Both of these point of views were absolutely amazing to follow! This book went by so fast because I was constantly wanting to continue the next povs story. I usually can tell what twists and turns are going to happen in a story, but this book really pleasantly surprised me! I loved the characters, and I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book! Seriously recommend this for fantasy lovers! One of the best starting books to a series!
Take away
I loved the characters, and I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book! I didn’t want this book to end! Seriously recommend this for fantasy lovers! One of the best starting books to a series!
June 4, 2018
5 🌟
Liking the looks of this book. Looking forward to seeing Rielle and Eliana's full adventure. Hope Eliana joins the Rebels or gets a happy ending.
Liking the looks of this book. Looking forward to seeing Rielle and Eliana's full adventure. Hope Eliana joins the Rebels or gets a happy ending.
May 22, 2018
Only getting to read the first few chapters, it's really difficult to say how the remainder of this book will go. While the premise is loud and in your face, a book like this requires perfect execution in order to get all of the details (not to mention 1000-year gapped storylines) in a row.
The book literally starts out with a bang. A lot is happening and thrown at the reader, which is a little overwhelming.
Reading some reviews on Furyborn, I know that it is NOT a Young Adult book and geared towards New Adult readers. That in and of itself also makes me leery to continue with it as New Adult books tend to be too focused on sexuality and explicit material. I'm not sure if I will end up picking up this book to finish or not.
My Rating: ★★★
My Blog ¦ Bookstagram ¦ Twitter ¦ Pinterest ¦ Facebook
The book literally starts out with a bang. A lot is happening and thrown at the reader, which is a little overwhelming.
Reading some reviews on Furyborn, I know that it is NOT a Young Adult book and geared towards New Adult readers. That in and of itself also makes me leery to continue with it as New Adult books tend to be too focused on sexuality and explicit material. I'm not sure if I will end up picking up this book to finish or not.
My Rating: ★★★
My Blog ¦ Bookstagram ¦ Twitter ¦ Pinterest ¦ Facebook
May 24, 2018
So I got caught up enough to buy the Kindle version, against my better wishes. I’ve never paid $10 for an ebook before. This saga better be worth it or I’ll gripe throughout my reviews! LOL
July 29, 2018
Thank you Bookish First for providing me the first few chapters to read of Furyborn. It was a tease because it is now on my TBR list for my next book haul! I am full of questions..will Rielle beat the angelic forces trying to take over her soul? Is Eliana her decendant wearing the Queen Rielle's necklace and will the two lives colide? Queens fitting for the Iron Throne of Westeros are created by Legrand..I cant wait to read more of her work!..and Simon ..what happens to our time traveler? Does he fall in love with the baby he is sworn to protect? Fans of Shadowhunters and Kell in DarkerShadesOfMagic will adore the time bending and angelic/demon characteristics. I would love a book with Simon as the main character!
So many questions placed Furyborn at the top of my to read list .
So many questions placed Furyborn at the top of my to read list .
March 29, 2020
The first chapter had me hooked and I was thrilled to see where Simon went and what happened to the baby,but the next chapter took me in a completely different direction;going backward and not forward.I think this is a bold move as the author has promised you in the beginning with an exciting past and now has to live up to it.I was slightly disappointed that I didn't get to follow Simon,but Rielle is just as fun.Rielle's character is interesting as seen in the beginning when she was intrigued in a murder and is somewhat arrogant when she thinks she is better than everyone else.I do find it unique that the author switch perspectives that are years apart.Rielle & Eliana are defiantly mom and daughter.
April 29, 2018
What do you mean this isn’t a stand alone? Whaaaaat
The Rielle’s chapters looked straight from a original story from Wattpad, but the the other girl’s ones (I already forgot her name) were more Game of Thrones like. More like 1x09 like. Holy shit, I don’t know if I should read the rest of the book.
The Rielle’s chapters looked straight from a original story from Wattpad, but the the other girl’s ones (I already forgot her name) were more Game of Thrones like. More like 1x09 like. Holy shit, I don’t know if I should read the rest of the book.
July 28, 2023
The lore of this story and the world-building are excellent. I enjoyed reading it.
However, I do not think this should be advertised as Young Adult. It is New Adult. Both the age of the characters and the amount of graphic content do not fit into the Young Adult category. Which is why I gave it a 3 star instead of 4.
However, I do not think this should be advertised as Young Adult. It is New Adult. Both the age of the characters and the amount of graphic content do not fit into the Young Adult category. Which is why I gave it a 3 star instead of 4.
May 11, 2018
Fast moving
Man this is great . I read it in two sittings, it jumps around some but that keeps the flow on maximum!
Man this is great . I read it in two sittings, it jumps around some but that keeps the flow on maximum!
June 24, 2019
Loved this book! Really good plot, makes you want to know what's next! I really liked how the story alternates between the two characters.
April 19, 2023
This chapter sampler is SO GOOD.
It was a little confusing the follow at first, but definitely has me interested in picking up the full book now.
It was a little confusing the follow at first, but definitely has me interested in picking up the full book now.
January 5, 2024
Intriguing from the first chapter! Fairly fast paced. I liked the two strong female leads, vulnerable but never a damsel in distress!
Running to get next book!
Running to get next book!
January 8, 2025
Muy recomendado este libro!!! Tenía mis dudas en cuanto a que personaje era tal reina, pero lo adiviné en los primeros capitulos. En fin, una historia de fantasia muy atrapante en la que no podes evitar encariñarte con los dos personajes.
Si tuviera que elegir en este momento, creo que sería TEAM ELIANA.
Si tuviera que elegir en este momento, creo que sería TEAM ELIANA.
Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews