Synopsis
Fourth Wing meets The Fast and the Furious in Of Flame and Fury, by debut author Mikayla Bridge. With deadly phoenixes, edge-of-your-seat action and a smouldering enemies-to-lovers romance, you won't want to miss the hottest YA fantasy of the year!
Phoenix racing; hotter than F1. Deadlier than dragons.
On an island built from ash and shrouded in fire, phoenix racing is the most profitable – and deadly – work you can find. No one knows that better than Kelyn Varra and her crew, the Crimson Howlers.
When the Howler's rider is brutally killed during a race, Kel is forced to join forces with arrogant, hot-headed Warren Coupers – the last person she would ever want on her team. But with her rising debts and threats to her beloved phoenix, Savita, the pressure to win has never been higher; and Kel is left with no other choice.
As tensions rise on and off the track, a mysterious tech mogul takes an unsettling interest in the team. Amidst perilous races, the threat of an unstoppable disease and her growing attraction to Coup, Kel soon uncovers a sinister plot that will threaten everything she cares for, as she fights to keep Savita and her magic out of the hands of those who would use it for their own gain . . .
'Full of exhilarating phoenix races, heart-warming found family, thrilling danger, and sizzling romantic tension . . . a fabulous new voice in YA fantasy!' – Keshe Chow, author of The Girl with No Reflection
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17 July 2025
9781035057436Reviews
An unmissable debut, scorching with the perfect combo of breakneck action, romance, and giant murder birds.
A masterclass of a debut, Of Flame and Fury had me in its taloned grip from the very start and kept me breathlessly turning pages until the final line. Thrilling, romantic, and utterly fierce.
Narrator Safiyya Ingar’s remarkable performance captures Kel’s resilience and emotional depth. Her unique character voices and smooth transitions improve the clarity and immersiveness of the story. Ingar expertly balances tension, sarcasm, and vulnerability, enhancing both the romantic and action-packed moments. Her emotional tones are consistent as she brings this story to life.
With a cracking pace and a cast of compelling characters, Of Flame and Fury is a stellar debut – full of exhilarating phoenix races, heart-warming found family, thrilling danger, and sizzling romantic tension. Bridge is one to watch: a fabulous new voice in YA fantasy!
