Fireborne

"Fireborne is everything I want in fantasy" - Rachel Hartman, New York Times bestselling author

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The first book in an epic dystopian fantasy trilogy that's full of dragons, rivalry and impossible choices.

When the revolution came, everything changed. The old rulers were overthrown and the city's traditions were shattered. Annie and Lee grew up in the aftermath, their lives shaped by the chaos.

Brought together in the same orphanage and despite their differences, they became each other's closest allies. But years of training have turned their friendship into rivalry as they now compete to lead the city's legendary dragonriders.

Just as they're finding their footing, a new threat arises: survivors of the old regime are back, determined to take revenge. As dragons soar into battle and the city's future hangs in the balance, Annie and Lee must decide what truly matters: the bonds of family, the loyalty of friendship, or the destiny they've been fighting for all along.

This thrilling fantasy of courage, betrayal, and the choices that shape us, written by internationally bestselling author Rosaria Munda, is a powerful story about discovering where you belong - and who you are willing to fight for.

Perfect for fans of:

• Rival dragonriders
• Found family
• Revolution
• Loyalty & ambition

The start of a fierce and emotional fantasy trilogy where the bond between riders could save - or shatter - a nation.

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Readers love Fireborne

'This is just the start to what I know is going to be one of my favourite YA series.'

'AM I EXCITED TO READ MORE? Yes, absolutely.'

'Without question, this is a five-star read. I'm very excited for the rest of the trilogy.'

About the author

Rosaria Munda grew up in rural North Carolina, studied political theory at Princeton and Oxford, and lives with her family in Florida. She is the author of YA trilogy The Aurelian Cycle (Fireborne, Flamefall, and Furysong) and the middle grade series Confessions of a Junior Spy (Feiwel & Friends, 2025).

Product details

• Authors: Rosaria Munda
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 14
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 08.05.2025
• EAN: 9780241771259
• ISBN: 978-0-241-77125-9
• Series: The Aurelian Cycle Trilogy
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Young people's books from 12 years of age; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Historical, Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Family / General, Children’s / teenage fiction: epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fantasy