One thousand years later, Rielle is a myth. Eliana is a ruthless bounty hunter for the Undying Empire. When her mother vanishes, she joins a rebel captain named Simon and discovers she is part of a war she never believed existed. A Darker Shade of Fantasy
While often categorized as Young Adult (YA), many reviewers suggest it fits better as due to its mature content.
“I thought it read like an adult high fantasy... I loved how morally grey and ambiguous everyone was.” Goodreads · 8 years ago Furyborn Claire Legrand epub
The book features explicit sexual content, on-page consent, and discussions of birth control, which is rare for traditional YA fantasy.
The narrative revolves around two women separated by a millennium but bound by a singular prophecy: one queen will save the world, while the other will destroy it. One thousand years later, Rielle is a myth
“I found myself really enjoying Rielle's chapters... we don't get enough discussion of contraceptives let alone in a fantasy book.” lairofbooksblog.com · 8 years ago The Reading Experience
Readers on platforms like Kindle often highlight the book's intense moments, such as the prologue and Rielle's elemental trials, which translate well to a digital format for quick, immersive reading. Furyborn (Empirium, #1) by Claire Legrand - Goodreads A Darker Shade of Fantasy While often categorized
“The story suffers from an abundance of foreshadowing and inconsistent character development.” www.pagingserenity.com · 7 years ago