The Sky on Fire

Anahrod has spent every day just surviving and has no interest in connecting with other humans. When an adventuring party helps her, she soon learns that there is more to them than meets the eye and they want her to help with a dangerous plan. The dragon’s hoard they want her help to steal from happens to belong to the very regent who wants her head. Soon she uncovers a surprising connection, attraction, and secrets the more she gets to know her newfound allies.

Anahrod is a well-rounded character and her voice helps drive the adventure, tone, and richness of the writing. The story opens amid the adventure, which sets a fast pace for the events and quickly builds tension. The different characters surrounding her provide interesting dynamics, especially with Ris and Sicaryon, who have great chemistry, banter, and connection with Anahrod.

The world is incredible with a brilliant eye for detail that helps bring this fantasy to life with dragons and dragonriders, which makes it easy to become immersed in what Lyons has created. Hard to put down, The Sky on Fire is engaging, well-written, and a delightful foray into an adventure that is breathtaking, suspenseful, and exciting.