by C.M. Adams
Series: The Fireborn Chronicles #3
The prophecy was never the whole story. And sometimes... the people trying to save the world are the ones destined to break it.
Everything has been leading here.
Welcome back to The Fireborn Chronicles — a dragon-rider epic fantasy romance where dragons choose their riders, prophecies are breaking, and one phoenix-born woman is determined to rewrite fate before the world burns.
Genre: Epic Dark Fantasy Romance
Tropes: 🐉 Dragon riders
🎓 Academy fantasy
✨ Hidden powers
📜 Dangerous prophecies
❤️ Fated mates
🖤 Found family
🌑 Shadow daddy
⚔️ Touch her & die
🌶️ Open-door spice
📖 First-person POV/Multi-POV
Estimated length: 120,000–160,000 words / approximately 450–550 pages
Expected release date: February 5, 2027
⚠️ CONTENT & TRIGGER WARNINGS
The Fireborn Chronicles contains mature content and dark themes. The following warnings apply to Book 3 and are similar to those found in Books 1 and 2. Please review these warnings carefully before applying. If these themes aren't something you're comfortable reading, this may not be the ARC for you, and that's completely okay.
Violence & Gore
• Graphic violence during trials and battles • Bloodshed and injuries from beast fights and training exercises • Weapon combat and brutal physical confrontations • Poisoning and attempted murder within the College Death & Trauma
• On-page student deaths during the climb of Blackspire and College trials • Loss of peers and comrades during training and beast bonding • Themes of sacrifice for survival and the greater good • Lingering grief tied to heritage, curses, and family legacy Sexual Content & Dark Romance
• Explicit sexual content and open-door intimate encounters • Dark romance elements, including obsession and possessiveness • Power imbalances tied to curse-bound relationships • Dubious-consent themes involving magical bonds and fated ties • Polyamorous / reverse-harem relationship dynamics Abuse & Oppression
• Tyrannical and authoritarian rule • Oppressive systems and harsh training • Expectations of obedience • Generational curses functioning as forced magical bonds • Manipulation through power, heritage, and magical coercion Fantasy & Supernatural Elements
• Magical beast bonds, including dragons, gryphons, unicorns, frost-beasts, and great cats • Transformation and elemental magic used in battle • Curses, visions, and prophetic burdens that can strip characters of choice • Ritualistic trials, binding oaths, and blood magic Mental & Emotional Distress
• Parental loss and trauma • Abusive systems and institutions • Fear, paranoia, and constant survival pressure • Internal conflict surrounding identity, destiny, and freedom • Psychological strain surrounding love and a curse's control Other Potential Triggers
• Childhood trauma and generational curses • Animal/beast violence and death • Loss of autonomy through magical bonds and political control • Betrayal within family, Houses, and romantic relationships • Sacrifice of personal happiness for greater duty
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Dark Romantasy, Fantasy, Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy, Fantasy Romance/Romantasy, Fantasy And Magic
Tropes: Obsessed MMC, Mythical Creatures, Curses, Protective Hero, Multiple Love Interests, Magical Bond, Dragon Riders, Magic, Sassy Dragons, Touch Her and Die, Dragons, Magical Creatures, Multi-POV, War, Reverse Harem, Prophecy That Changes Everything, Found Family, Shadow Daddy
550 pages
Published: 2027-02-05