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Of Blood and Fire

by Ryan Cahill

Book 1 in The Bound and The Broken

Self-published epic fantasy that nails the classic sword-elves-dragons fix without apologizing for being old-school. Calen and his dragon bond is the heart of it.

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Content warnings: Graphic violence, Death, War, Torture, Death of loved one, Blood, Grief

Length541 pages

Series statusOngoing series

Spice0/5 · Soft dom energy

PacingMedium

Story profile

What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

Found family
None
Soft dom energy
Addictive read
Reluctant chosen one
Control in bedroom only

Vicarious thrill
Warrior/fighter
Praise kink
Found family feels
Bondage/restraint
Mind break

Fantasy promise

Epic fantasy
Forest / wilderness
High fantasy
Dragons
War front / rebellion
Elves

Small town / village

Reading experience

Multi-POV
Medium
Epic
Immersive
Heavy
High

Dark
Adventurous
Atmospheric
Cinematic
Mythic
Character-driven
Intense
Chosen one burden
War-torn kingdom
Bonds forged in war
No one is safe
Page turner
Series binge material

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Book details

Length: 541 pages
Language: English
Format: Book