Curse of Stolen Flame

Book 1 in the Firebird Series

From best-selling poet Catarine Hancock comes the exciting first installment in her debut new adult fantasy romance series, Firebird:

A hundred years ago, the kingdom of Alverin was cursed, the magic banished from the royal family’s bloodline. After centuries of war and atrocities committed against their neighbors, the once-feared kingdom is now without their greatest strength. As their enemies slowly circle closer, the royal family grows more and more desperate to break the curse, arranging marriages with any Wielder of notable strength in the kingdom in an attempt to breed magic back into the bloodline.

Kindra Bedelyn is in love with her freedom. But when Prince Jasper Annalindis hears of her extraordinary Firefury abilities, he comes for her hand in marriage, and suddenly, that freedom is gone.

Now engaged to a man she hardly knows, Kindra is thrust unwillingly into a world far unlike the one she grew up in: one with angry royals, horrifying secrets, and an infuriatingly likable prince. And as the wedding approaches, she also discovers just how much danger Alverin is in, and how everyone’s lives–including her own–are now on the line.

With magic that rivals the God-blessed power of the Annalindis ancestors, she could be what changes the tide in the looming war. But even as her heart begins to soften and she starts to step into her new role, she can’t help but wonder:

What if the curse can’t be broken?

What if it shouldn’t be?

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praise

"I absolutely loved this book. Hooked from the start. Immaculate world building from the very beginning, and unlike other fantasy books I've read, it wasn't hard to follow. Catarine writes beautifully. This is such a strong debut, and I cannot wait to know what's next in the series!"

— Adriana Mastrogiovanni, author of Skyestone

"The way this book is written, is like how your best friend would talk to you. The pacing is really nice and sets the reader up waiting to hear the next plot point of the story. The protagonist is extremely relatable, and it's painful in a way. As someone who has been Othered, I hate when it happens to other people, without an explicit reason. I'm looking forward to reading the next book."

— Reverie, Goodreads Reviewer

"I adored this book! It was everything I love in a romantasy."

— Sydney, Goodreads Reviewer

"I’ve followed Catarine for years as she wrote stunning poetry and have bought her poetry books. I was so excited to see she tried her hand at writing a fantasy book, and boy was I not disappointed. Her expert world building and romance will leave you desperately turning each page hoping for more. I am excited for book 2 and can’t recommend this for your next fantasy read enough!"

— Bree, Goodreads Reviewer