“I thought it read like an adult high fantasy... I loved how morally grey and ambiguous everyone was.” Goodreads · 8 years ago
“The story suffers from an abundance of foreshadowing and inconsistent character development.” www.pagingserenity.com · 7 years ago Furyborn Claire Legrand epub
The alternating chapters between Rielle and Eliana create a sense of dramatic irony; readers often know the "end" of one story before the character does. “I thought it read like an adult high fantasy
Legrand does not shy away from dark subjects, including torture, mutilation, and "unfettered female rage". In a world of elemental magic, Rielle exposes
In a world of elemental magic, Rielle exposes her rare ability to command all seven elements while saving a friend. To prove she is the prophesied "Sun Queen" and not the "Blood Queen," she must survive seven brutal trials.
The book features explicit sexual content, on-page consent, and discussions of birth control, which is rare for traditional YA fantasy.
While often categorized as Young Adult (YA), many reviewers suggest it fits better as due to its mature content.