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The Firstborn Chronicles #1
Blood of the Firstborn
The Veil has sealed the mortal realm from Elantis for centuries. Now it is failing, spilling an Infection that turns men into monsters and threatens to consume the world.
Elowen alone can see the sickness before it takes root - a gift that makes her both feared and indispensable to the survival of her people. But when she is delivered to the Veil as a sacrifice, she is brought into Elantis, where danger waits in deception and shadow.
There, she is saved by the Lord of Flame, whose fire blazes as fiercely as his secrets. In his arms, Elowen finds protection and the spark of a love that could remake her fate. But she discovers that she is heir to a god-blooded lineage, and the monster within the Veil will stop at nothing to claim her power.
As realms falter and loyalties fracture, Elowen must decide whether her heart will burn for love - or bleed for destiny.
Elowen alone can see the sickness before it takes root - a gift that makes her both feared and indispensable to the survival of her people. But when she is delivered to the Veil as a sacrifice, she is brought into Elantis, where danger waits in deception and shadow.
There, she is saved by the Lord of Flame, whose fire blazes as fiercely as his secrets. In his arms, Elowen finds protection and the spark of a love that could remake her fate. But she discovers that she is heir to a god-blooded lineage, and the monster within the Veil will stop at nothing to claim her power.
As realms falter and loyalties fracture, Elowen must decide whether her heart will burn for love - or bleed for destiny.
622 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 13, 2025
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June 23, 2026
At what point does inspiration become imitation?
It honestly breaks my heart to write this review because when I started Blood of the Firstborn, I was convinced it was heading for a 5⭐️ rating. I loved the world, the zombie elements, and the sheer amount of action. There was so much potential here, and I was completely invested in the beginning.
Unfortunately, the more I read, the harder it became to ignore just how closely the book follows A Court of Thorns and Roses. I understand that books inspire other books, but there were simply too many similarities for me to overlook.
Without going into major spoilers, just a few examples include:
• A character called Calantha.
• The FMC awakening powers after arriving in the fae realm.
• Calantha possessing a magical glass eye that can see people’s powers.
• The MMC taking the FMC up countless stairs to an observatory-like location.
• Solmaine being a city built on the side of a volcano.
• The constant sniping and banter between the FMC and MMC.
• A restaurant called The Cauldron.
• The MMC harbouring resentment towards a character named Rian who sacrificed himself.
• The FMC being unable to read.
• A ritual requiring the MMC to spend the night with another fae.
Individually, some of these could easily be written off as coincidence or inspiration, but together they left me feeling like I was reading a very familiar story rather than discovering something new.
It’s disappointing because beneath all of that, there are elements I genuinely enjoyed. The zombie aspects were interesting, the pacing kept things moving, and I could see glimpses of a story that might have stood strongly on its own. Sadly, the constant parallels pulled me out of the experience and prevented me from fully connecting with the book.
I really wanted to love this one, but in the end I was left wishing it had trusted its own ideas more.
It honestly breaks my heart to write this review because when I started Blood of the Firstborn, I was convinced it was heading for a 5⭐️ rating. I loved the world, the zombie elements, and the sheer amount of action. There was so much potential here, and I was completely invested in the beginning.
Unfortunately, the more I read, the harder it became to ignore just how closely the book follows A Court of Thorns and Roses. I understand that books inspire other books, but there were simply too many similarities for me to overlook.
Without going into major spoilers, just a few examples include:
• A character called Calantha.
• The FMC awakening powers after arriving in the fae realm.
• Calantha possessing a magical glass eye that can see people’s powers.
• The MMC taking the FMC up countless stairs to an observatory-like location.
• Solmaine being a city built on the side of a volcano.
• The constant sniping and banter between the FMC and MMC.
• A restaurant called The Cauldron.
• The MMC harbouring resentment towards a character named Rian who sacrificed himself.
• The FMC being unable to read.
• A ritual requiring the MMC to spend the night with another fae.
Individually, some of these could easily be written off as coincidence or inspiration, but together they left me feeling like I was reading a very familiar story rather than discovering something new.
It’s disappointing because beneath all of that, there are elements I genuinely enjoyed. The zombie aspects were interesting, the pacing kept things moving, and I could see glimpses of a story that might have stood strongly on its own. Sadly, the constant parallels pulled me out of the experience and prevented me from fully connecting with the book.
I really wanted to love this one, but in the end I was left wishing it had trusted its own ideas more.
December 8, 2025
This book blew me away! It truly is like if ACOTAR and the walking dead had a love child lol. So many interesting characters, and the magic in this world was so unique. I had such a fun time with this book and ate it up so fast. Seriously couldn’t put it down. Highly highly suggest for any fantasy romance lovers!
February 15, 2026
if this book pulls an ACOTAR where she dumps aedric and gets with the dream walker guy then I’ll read the second book.
plot wise this is really good but fuck me i HATEEEEE AEDRIC oh my god. poor elowen u deserve better😔😔😔
plot wise this is really good but fuck me i HATEEEEE AEDRIC oh my god. poor elowen u deserve better😔😔😔
February 10, 2026
„Beauty is earned through suffering. That is the law of our world - of all the worlds.“
Wow this was phenomenal for a debut romantasy novel and it is quiet palpable that Georgia put her whole heart into it.
The description of ACOTAR meets The Walking Dead could not be more fitting. The storyline picked up 100 pages in and developed utterly fascinating. The magic system was somehow unique but also used some parts of magic systems from other fantasy worlds. However, I absolutely cherished that we learned more and more about the magic as well as the history of the world during the progression of the storyline and there have also been some jaw dropping revelations. Beyond that, the writing was immaculate and it did not feel like a debut novel at all.
Unfortunately, I did not fell in love with our FMC and MMC, especially not as a pair. I secretly shipped the FMC with a side character who was rather quiet and therefore more mysterious. I truly hope that we get to see more of him in the next book. I also did not agree with certain decisions and acts by the MMC, which made me slightly angry at him in the end.
However, the cliff hanger at the end provides a spectacular set-up for the next book, which makes me absolutely excited for it.
Wow this was phenomenal for a debut romantasy novel and it is quiet palpable that Georgia put her whole heart into it.
The description of ACOTAR meets The Walking Dead could not be more fitting. The storyline picked up 100 pages in and developed utterly fascinating. The magic system was somehow unique but also used some parts of magic systems from other fantasy worlds. However, I absolutely cherished that we learned more and more about the magic as well as the history of the world during the progression of the storyline and there have also been some jaw dropping revelations. Beyond that, the writing was immaculate and it did not feel like a debut novel at all.
Unfortunately, I did not fell in love with our FMC and MMC, especially not as a pair. I secretly shipped the FMC with a side character who was rather quiet and therefore more mysterious. I truly hope that we get to see more of him in the next book. I also did not agree with certain decisions and acts by the MMC, which made me slightly angry at him in the end.
However, the cliff hanger at the end provides a spectacular set-up for the next book, which makes me absolutely excited for it.
January 12, 2026
This was sooo close to a 5 star read! The story and pacing are great, the banter is amazing! However, a few things the MMC did later in the book made me drop it down to 4. Looking forward to book 2!
June 28, 2026
Two (very obvious) things you should do before reading Blood of the Firstborn (because I didn't and was confused because of it): Remember the blurb. I know I read it. I just couldn't recall it, when I started reading, but was like whatever. No, not whatever. Guess who was confused literally 60% of the book, who the love interest is going to be? That's right, me. Not because of bad writing but because - and here is the second thing - I, again, didn't consider, that it could be a series. Sometimes I do question my own brain and everytime I start a new fantasy book and just assume it's not a dilogy or trilogy is that time. Could the subtitle 'The Firstborn Chronicles' have given it away? Probably. And knowing there will be another book, I can sleep at night knowing who the love interest was in the first book. Because then it makes sense. Maybe not really, I am very pissed at this dude, which is another reason I was questioning who the love interest is going to be. Because our FMC Elowen is a settler and I don't like it. I want more passion, and she did convince herself into it very well at this point, but not me. Normally I'm scared of love interests changing during a series, because I'm so emotionally invested already, I then too, am going through a break up which is exhausting. However now, I'm counting on it.
(This theory might contain spoilers. I don't know, I haven't read the second book yet, but to be honest I hope it does contain spoilers)
If she continues going strong with Aedric in book two and Rìan doesn't pull a Rhysand (yes, I too saw the similarities between this book and ACOTAR, no I didn't really care, because especially the concept of a Veil and Fae/High Fae structure and Seven Courts is not as specific to ACOTAR as our general obsession with these books may make us think, and it makes sense in this worlbuilding, so chill) and gets her the fuck out of there girl better stay single, because wft Aedric.
Since we were talking about similarities to SJM let's talk about similarities to Cassandra Clare because I cannot be the only one who felt like the bonding between an Eidra and a Fae has the potential to be insest-y. Please tell me I'm not the only one who thought it was icky, especially I guessed (before I knew for certain who the love interest was, lol) that there was a history between Aedric and Elowens mother, which was another reason WHY I WAS QUESTIONING WHO THE LOVE INTEREST IS.
You may realize that really stressed me out.
After that rant I should mention this was still a five star read for me. I already cried on like page 60 (and I don't really cry that often while reading, I alway want to, I just never do), the banter was fun, even though I'm no fan of Aedric, there were times I thought he had potential for being love interest. The character dynamics are interesting, especially seeing who betrays her easily, who doesn't, where are their priorities, it's all very character driven in a believable way, which I really enjoy. I also love the villians. Not like love love (except Rìan, lol, but I also don't trust him yet) but they're good villains. It's not a you-could-be-having-tea-and-chilling-if-you-weren't-stupid-villain. Stakes are high, I like it, and I can't wait till Aedric is finally gone...sorry, I mean book 2.
(This theory might contain spoilers. I don't know, I haven't read the second book yet, but to be honest I hope it does contain spoilers)
If she continues going strong with Aedric in book two and Rìan doesn't pull a Rhysand (yes, I too saw the similarities between this book and ACOTAR, no I didn't really care, because especially the concept of a Veil and Fae/High Fae structure and Seven Courts is not as specific to ACOTAR as our general obsession with these books may make us think, and it makes sense in this worlbuilding, so chill) and gets her the fuck out of there girl better stay single, because wft Aedric.
Since we were talking about similarities to SJM let's talk about similarities to Cassandra Clare because I cannot be the only one who felt like the bonding between an Eidra and a Fae has the potential to be insest-y. Please tell me I'm not the only one who thought it was icky, especially I guessed (before I knew for certain who the love interest was, lol) that there was a history between Aedric and Elowens mother, which was another reason WHY I WAS QUESTIONING WHO THE LOVE INTEREST IS.
You may realize that really stressed me out.
After that rant I should mention this was still a five star read for me. I already cried on like page 60 (and I don't really cry that often while reading, I alway want to, I just never do), the banter was fun, even though I'm no fan of Aedric, there were times I thought he had potential for being love interest. The character dynamics are interesting, especially seeing who betrays her easily, who doesn't, where are their priorities, it's all very character driven in a believable way, which I really enjoy. I also love the villians. Not like love love (except Rìan, lol, but I also don't trust him yet) but they're good villains. It's not a you-could-be-having-tea-and-chilling-if-you-weren't-stupid-villain. Stakes are high, I like it, and I can't wait till Aedric is finally gone...sorry, I mean book 2.
March 11, 2026
Blood of the Firstborn is officially on my top 10 list for most enjoyed fantasy books I’ve read to date. This was so well done. The world building and magic concept, the lore and history of this world and the character connections were thought out and planned so perfectly. The entire time I was reading this I kept saying to myself that this book needed to be on shelves immediately. I honestly can’t wait to recommend this to everyone I know looking for their next fantasy read because I’m so obsessed with this story and these characters. Book 2 needs to be in my hands immediately.
Thank you so much Georgia for sending me a copy of Blood of the Firstborn in exchange for an honest review. I have fallen hard for your book❤️❤️
Thank you so much Georgia for sending me a copy of Blood of the Firstborn in exchange for an honest review. I have fallen hard for your book❤️❤️
September 28, 2026
Wow fantastic story!
Really great pacing and the writing was easy and inviting for more. Loved the world and zombie monsters very much. Really cool aspect!! The worldbuilding was done perfect.
The story grabbed me from the first page. A lot of action and it was so mysterious so I couldn't stop reading. I have still a lot of questions that I'm dying to know the answers.
Loved the characters, then hated them, then loved them again. Who to trust?😱
The only minor flaw for me personal were the big chapters. I prefer smaller ones to quickly read one inbetween things. But that's a me problem🤭😂
Really great pacing and the writing was easy and inviting for more. Loved the world and zombie monsters very much. Really cool aspect!! The worldbuilding was done perfect.
The story grabbed me from the first page. A lot of action and it was so mysterious so I couldn't stop reading. I have still a lot of questions that I'm dying to know the answers.
Loved the characters, then hated them, then loved them again. Who to trust?😱
The only minor flaw for me personal were the big chapters. I prefer smaller ones to quickly read one inbetween things. But that's a me problem🤭😂
August 30, 2026
This was SO fun. I was told this is ACOTAR meets the walking dead and I think that's spot on. The vibes were similar to ACOTAR in the sense that there is a world with humans and they are separated from the fae by a veil. Outside of that though it's really the vibes that match up.
This was so fast paced. The MFC goes has some trauma happen early on that she has to deal with and I think it was surprisingly realistic. I very much felt the feelings she was feeling.
The BANTER in this. Oh mmmm geeee. Yes. yes yes yes and yes.
The ending had me wanting to throw the book across the room but book 2 is out now so I'll survive :)
This was so fast paced. The MFC goes has some trauma happen early on that she has to deal with and I think it was surprisingly realistic. I very much felt the feelings she was feeling.
The BANTER in this. Oh mmmm geeee. Yes. yes yes yes and yes.
The ending had me wanting to throw the book across the room but book 2 is out now so I'll survive :)
August 5, 2026
This book started off as a five star read for me, ACOTAR meets Walking Dead? Yea I’m about it lol. The similarities between this book and ACOTAR were numerous but it had enough of its own plot that I didn’t mind and honestly it’s gotta be hard to write a fantasy right now. By 60% of the way through I was seething about the main love interest and I thought I was going crazy with how much I HATED him. It was then I started to think I wouldn’t be able to continue with this series if he was the end goal. Luckily I saw the author posted the cover for the next book and I will keep going now lol. Is this another ACOTAR similarity? Probably. But I’m very intrigued and this book pulled me out of a slump so 4 well deserved stars!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 19, 2026
This book gives ACOTAR vibes - like literally 1000% ACOTAR. A veil that’s got a crack in it, a fae kingdom separated from the human realm, a blonde OG MMC and a mysterious dark haired antagonist. Read reviews that said the twists were amazing, I found they were predictable and I can already predict where the next book is going. HOWEVER still an enjoyable read and the world building was done well and not too challenging to digest.
I do hope that the author strays from the ACOTAR story line and goes somewhere more original as it’s currently a little too similar.
I do hope that the author strays from the ACOTAR story line and goes somewhere more original as it’s currently a little too similar.
January 11, 2026
This was a fast-paced, bingeable fantasy that kept me hooked from the start. The banter was chef’s kiss!!!It was sharp, witty, and genuinely fun, which made the character dynamics one of the biggest highlights for me.
I especially enjoyed Elowen as the female main character! She felt capable, compelling, and easy to root for, with just the right balance of strength and personality, I love a sassy FMC! The story moves quickly without dragging, making it a great pick if you’re in the mood for something exciting and entertaining.
Overall, Blood of the Firstborn delivered solid action, great banter, and a strong FMC. A really enjoyable read and an easy four stars from me.
I especially enjoyed Elowen as the female main character! She felt capable, compelling, and easy to root for, with just the right balance of strength and personality, I love a sassy FMC! The story moves quickly without dragging, making it a great pick if you’re in the mood for something exciting and entertaining.
Overall, Blood of the Firstborn delivered solid action, great banter, and a strong FMC. A really enjoyable read and an easy four stars from me.
August 6, 2026
Tbh I would read this series over ACOTAR any day of the week! There are definitely parallels between the two however this series was a lot darker and had layers of emotional manipulation which made the plot a lot more complex and intense. PLUS who doesn’t love when the FMC has multiple love interests to choose from 💁🏻♀️
August 13, 2026
DNF at 47%
Beginning of the book was wonderful - dark and gritty with some world-building. Then it just turned into something I have read before. I disliked Aedric immensely. The FMC didn't grate on my nerves as much but it was close. I kept encountering similarities that took me out of the story. I did give it a fair chance but it didn't live up to my expectations.
Beginning of the book was wonderful - dark and gritty with some world-building. Then it just turned into something I have read before. I disliked Aedric immensely. The FMC didn't grate on my nerves as much but it was close. I kept encountering similarities that took me out of the story. I did give it a fair chance but it didn't live up to my expectations.
December 27, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. Very descriptive writing that pulls you into the book. Full of twist and turns. I love a good book that makes you go back a chapter and read it again because there was a hidden meaning in a characters words. I can’t wait for the next book
January 10, 2026
breathtaking
This is my new favourite series !! I love it so much and the way it’s written and the plot twist and everything is just perfect!!
This is my new favourite series !! I love it so much and the way it’s written and the plot twist and everything is just perfect!!
September 14, 2026
I could NOT put this book down. I couldn’t. It was so good. It had all the tropes that I absolutely love in a ROMANTASY.
MFC is struggling to survive on her side of the veil. And there’s these like zombie things that come and go killing everyone. They can’t grow food, the winters are harsh and they live a really hard life.
She has a gift though. One that she probably should’ve kept to herself. And that gift is that she can physically see when people have the “rot” inside of them. She has saved countless lives by telling people they need to have their own leg or arm cut off to save their lives. But unfortunately, people see her as a curse, and so they forced her out of their society towards the veil.
And what happens wasn’t what her human people thought what would happen… she crossed over. And enters a whole new world of Fae and politics.
I will say, I still don’t know where this series is going. I don’t know if it’s why choose or if it’s gonna be endgame for one partner. Because theirs other characters that.. could also be end game.
Elowen discovers that duh, she’s not just a human. Also a trope that I absolutely love. And realizes that her gift is a power. Magic.
And she’s a very powerful female that needs to learn to wield her power. And fast.
Does she make mistakes? Yes. Is she learning how to survive in an entirely new world? Also, yes. She’s smart and vulnerable at the same time. And is trying to do the right thing, even if she doesn’t know what exactly that is.
This book has so much curiosity of what’s happening and beautiful world building.
The suspense and the action is a lot.
In a good way, so it keeps you reading.
I don’t even know how to review this. It is just so good and if you have read romantasy, it will hit all of your favorite tropes.
Fated mates
Spice
Action and Suspense
Slow burn and yearning
Who’s end game?
Who’s lying?
Trust No One
It does leave off on a cliffhanger. Book two is out. But it is not a complete series.
MFC is struggling to survive on her side of the veil. And there’s these like zombie things that come and go killing everyone. They can’t grow food, the winters are harsh and they live a really hard life.
She has a gift though. One that she probably should’ve kept to herself. And that gift is that she can physically see when people have the “rot” inside of them. She has saved countless lives by telling people they need to have their own leg or arm cut off to save their lives. But unfortunately, people see her as a curse, and so they forced her out of their society towards the veil.
And what happens wasn’t what her human people thought what would happen… she crossed over. And enters a whole new world of Fae and politics.
I will say, I still don’t know where this series is going. I don’t know if it’s why choose or if it’s gonna be endgame for one partner. Because theirs other characters that.. could also be end game.
Elowen discovers that duh, she’s not just a human. Also a trope that I absolutely love. And realizes that her gift is a power. Magic.
And she’s a very powerful female that needs to learn to wield her power. And fast.
Does she make mistakes? Yes. Is she learning how to survive in an entirely new world? Also, yes. She’s smart and vulnerable at the same time. And is trying to do the right thing, even if she doesn’t know what exactly that is.
This book has so much curiosity of what’s happening and beautiful world building.
The suspense and the action is a lot.
In a good way, so it keeps you reading.
I don’t even know how to review this. It is just so good and if you have read romantasy, it will hit all of your favorite tropes.
Fated mates
Spice
Action and Suspense
Slow burn and yearning
Who’s end game?
Who’s lying?
Trust No One
It does leave off on a cliffhanger. Book two is out. But it is not a complete series.
June 22, 2026
3.5-4 ⭐️s
This is an action packed dark fantasy mixed with the walking dead - a combo I didn’t realise I needed! I was extremely grateful when Georgia reached out and asked if I was interested in reading her book and I’m so glad I did.
Blood of the Firstborn has elaborate world building, full of intricate details and vivid imagery. The plot is very romantasy-coded with an FMC who is stronger than she realises, an MMC who is obsessed with her, and court politics with hidden agendas.
Elowen is trapped in the plagued human lands, cut off from the thriving fae lands with nothing between them but the Veil, which no one has crossed in three centuries. There is a deadly disease spreading through the lands via bites from the Infected and the humans rely on Plague-Hunters to cull the Infected. But they are powerful and on the hunt. Elowen has a gift, or a curse, depending on who you ask, and her townsfolk fear her. They want to hand her through the Veil and make her the Fae’s problem. Not only plagued by the Infected, but by a history she doesn’t understand and a bloodline she understands even less.
I thought this was a great opening book and I am intrigued to see where this plot goes. There are moments of predictability that some of us love to see from a romantasy and moments of suspense and surprise which kept me gripped. I absolutely loved the walking dead-coded Infected. They were gross and deadly and terrifying. I would love to see more of the other court leaders and how their magic works and can’t wait to see what comes next for Elowen.
3.5-4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
This is an action packed dark fantasy mixed with the walking dead - a combo I didn’t realise I needed! I was extremely grateful when Georgia reached out and asked if I was interested in reading her book and I’m so glad I did.
Blood of the Firstborn has elaborate world building, full of intricate details and vivid imagery. The plot is very romantasy-coded with an FMC who is stronger than she realises, an MMC who is obsessed with her, and court politics with hidden agendas.
Elowen is trapped in the plagued human lands, cut off from the thriving fae lands with nothing between them but the Veil, which no one has crossed in three centuries. There is a deadly disease spreading through the lands via bites from the Infected and the humans rely on Plague-Hunters to cull the Infected. But they are powerful and on the hunt. Elowen has a gift, or a curse, depending on who you ask, and her townsfolk fear her. They want to hand her through the Veil and make her the Fae’s problem. Not only plagued by the Infected, but by a history she doesn’t understand and a bloodline she understands even less.
I thought this was a great opening book and I am intrigued to see where this plot goes. There are moments of predictability that some of us love to see from a romantasy and moments of suspense and surprise which kept me gripped. I absolutely loved the walking dead-coded Infected. They were gross and deadly and terrifying. I would love to see more of the other court leaders and how their magic works and can’t wait to see what comes next for Elowen.
3.5-4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
January 31, 2026
This was great but i wanted to MfC to stand up for herself more. They treated her like shit and she took it. Hopefully she becomes more badass in book 2
March 5, 2026
Loved this one. The fae world was beautifully written and easy to get lost in, and the atmosphere pulled me in right away. The spice was just right and blended perfectly with the story and tension between the characters. And believe me ladies there was tension!!
Definitely a book I’d recommend for fantasy romance readers. I already can’t wait for the next one. 🖤📖
P.s I made character art for the FMC and MMC if you want a sneak peak! @m3l_reads
Definitely a book I’d recommend for fantasy romance readers. I already can’t wait for the next one. 🖤📖
P.s I made character art for the FMC and MMC if you want a sneak peak! @m3l_reads
October 11, 2026
Maybe I didn’t read far enough in this one but I DNFed around 45% because the heroine was so whiny. On to the next.
January 28, 2026
Wow this blew me out of the water. The rollercoaster ride that was the last half of this book is unmatched. If you’re looking for your next big Romantasy this it. The next book has just been bumped up to my most anticipated of 2026 because I need it like I need air.
February 20, 2026
Blood of the Firstborn
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Slow Burn. Secret Heritage. Forced Proximity.
I didn’t go into this book with any expectations, I’m usually just here for the vibes! But this story surprised me in all the best ways. The magic system was intriguing and left open enough to build into book 2. The characters were written with depth and realistic traits. The writing itself was some of the better descriptive works I’ve enjoyed reading.
The FMC at times can be predictable, however the twist and turns that occur in this book allow for this to be her character trait comfortably without it becoming too repetitive or predictable. The MMC overall had me kicking my feet through the slow burn of the storyline. And honestly towards the start of the book I completely incorrectly guessed the MMC and boy am I glad I was wrong!!
I did not see the cliffhanger coming, even as the writing started hinting at it I was still wrong with my guesses. I am looking forward to book 2 and will definitely keep an eye on the author because of her writing style!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Slow Burn. Secret Heritage. Forced Proximity.
I didn’t go into this book with any expectations, I’m usually just here for the vibes! But this story surprised me in all the best ways. The magic system was intriguing and left open enough to build into book 2. The characters were written with depth and realistic traits. The writing itself was some of the better descriptive works I’ve enjoyed reading.
The FMC at times can be predictable, however the twist and turns that occur in this book allow for this to be her character trait comfortably without it becoming too repetitive or predictable. The MMC overall had me kicking my feet through the slow burn of the storyline. And honestly towards the start of the book I completely incorrectly guessed the MMC and boy am I glad I was wrong!!
I did not see the cliffhanger coming, even as the writing started hinting at it I was still wrong with my guesses. I am looking forward to book 2 and will definitely keep an eye on the author because of her writing style!!
February 15, 2026
Really did give you that ACOTAR feel but with a little darker twist! Story plot was intriguing and very mysterious which I loved! The FMC and MMC were great but there is a side mystery MC that I would love to read more about as well👀
Ending left off with so much unanswered questions!! I definitely can’t wait to read the 2nd book👏
Ending left off with so much unanswered questions!! I definitely can’t wait to read the 2nd book👏
January 15, 2026
The book absolutely blew my mind! A 6⭐️ masterpiece!
I could not put it down for a second!!! It gets you hooked from the very first chapter. The plot twists, the world-building. Absolutely amazing!
We have magic, different Courts, Fae, slow burn, looots of tension, amazing FMC, aaaaand the MMC is blond and he has BLUE eyes, oh my god.
I’d recommend it to anyone in a heartbeat. Might be as well one of the best books I’ve read in the past couple of years! I cannot wait for Book 2, and so excited to see Elowen’s story unfold!
July 1, 2026
4.5/5 ⭐️I can tell I am going to be fully obsessed with this series. The writing is amazing. The only downside for me was how closely the story resembled ACOTAR in the beginning; however, as the book continued it certainly strengthened its autonomy. And dare I say I enjoyed it better than the first ACOTAR 😬Now I am just sitting here impatiently awaiting book 2!
February 7, 2026
The moment that I started this, I was thinking that I might've just found a hidden gem. The first few pages immersed me but it was just like that, with a snap that I felt like this world brought me in fully.
I went into this pretty blind (like 95% or so), and it made this feel all the more better. I was practically vibrating with anticipation as I flipped through the pages wanting to devour the words. Wondering how this book hasn't been discovered yet.
I actually only saw this through a brief ad on social media (hence the 95% blind read), not on booktok itself. I'm kind of happy that this is untouched by booktok but also hopeful that it will be in the future. I don't want all the noise to touch it and bring with it negativity of too much hype just yet. Since for now, this feels like a hidden gem in the rough.
It's interesting because my discovery of Fourth Wing came before the explosive trajectory of its fame. I read that one when there were maybe only 100k reviews on Goodreads and it wasn't yet traditionally published. So maybe this one could have a similar trend.
If I had to compare this to another romantasy, I would say ACOTAR. There's a faerie/human dynamic going on with the FMC Elowen and the faerie world. She discovers the different courts in a world unfamiliar to her. However, this felt shiny and new veering away from other romantasy comparisons.
For one thing, this almost felt apocalyptic at the start. Elowen deals with a spreading infection in her world that makes the humans zombie-like. She has some stranger power that helps her see the infection and prevent the spread. Which leads to her being cast out to the faerie world beyond the barrier of the realm.
I've become more patient with FMCs who don't show a lot of courage or badassery in the beginning. Elowen wasn't a badass and I was fine with it. I think it was because she dealt with some gruesome and grisly things without breaking out into an emotional meltdown. She showed her bravery through those things even if by the end of this book, I did question some of her decisions.
I didn't see much development from Elowen throughout this one. She doesn't suddenly go all stabby on someone but that was okay. She has a spine in other areas, not backing down from the MMC, Aedric. It was just that there were decisions she made regarding him that I didn't totally agree with. I found myself grimacing, sucking air through my teeth with the bad decisions that Elowen made.
I have a few choice words for the Aedric even if I agreed with him about Elowen's naive decisions. At first, as the book slowly introduced Aedric and his dynamic with Elowen, I was loving the delicious tension between them. It felt like a slow caress of a slow burn that would have the most heated results. But that seemed to fade away by the end.
Without giving away too much, I couldn't totally get behind the romance for this. Aedric was not my idea of a book boyfriend. He had some great banter with Elowen that made me smile mischievously but I was kind of disappointed that all the build up hollowed out in the end. Though I had a feeling that the romance would get better with the next book.
My one big critique for this was the lore. I was wondering what the villain's big endgame was. It didn't feel like it was explained clearly revealing the full breadth of what the villain was trying to accomplish. I was thinking more would be revealed in due time with more story still to flesh out.
This was so close to being a 5 stars for me. It was the end that snuffed out my excitement a bit. Elowen acted on her naivety and Aedric wasn't a great MMC. Even though they both had their faults, I was still intrigued where this would lead in a sequel. So if this book does gain the popularity it deserves, I would be looking forward to getting more people to discover what this world is all about.
I went into this pretty blind (like 95% or so), and it made this feel all the more better. I was practically vibrating with anticipation as I flipped through the pages wanting to devour the words. Wondering how this book hasn't been discovered yet.
I actually only saw this through a brief ad on social media (hence the 95% blind read), not on booktok itself. I'm kind of happy that this is untouched by booktok but also hopeful that it will be in the future. I don't want all the noise to touch it and bring with it negativity of too much hype just yet. Since for now, this feels like a hidden gem in the rough.
It's interesting because my discovery of Fourth Wing came before the explosive trajectory of its fame. I read that one when there were maybe only 100k reviews on Goodreads and it wasn't yet traditionally published. So maybe this one could have a similar trend.
If I had to compare this to another romantasy, I would say ACOTAR. There's a faerie/human dynamic going on with the FMC Elowen and the faerie world. She discovers the different courts in a world unfamiliar to her. However, this felt shiny and new veering away from other romantasy comparisons.
For one thing, this almost felt apocalyptic at the start. Elowen deals with a spreading infection in her world that makes the humans zombie-like. She has some stranger power that helps her see the infection and prevent the spread. Which leads to her being cast out to the faerie world beyond the barrier of the realm.
I've become more patient with FMCs who don't show a lot of courage or badassery in the beginning. Elowen wasn't a badass and I was fine with it. I think it was because she dealt with some gruesome and grisly things without breaking out into an emotional meltdown. She showed her bravery through those things even if by the end of this book, I did question some of her decisions.
I didn't see much development from Elowen throughout this one. She doesn't suddenly go all stabby on someone but that was okay. She has a spine in other areas, not backing down from the MMC, Aedric. It was just that there were decisions she made regarding him that I didn't totally agree with. I found myself grimacing, sucking air through my teeth with the bad decisions that Elowen made.
I have a few choice words for the Aedric even if I agreed with him about Elowen's naive decisions. At first, as the book slowly introduced Aedric and his dynamic with Elowen, I was loving the delicious tension between them. It felt like a slow caress of a slow burn that would have the most heated results. But that seemed to fade away by the end.
Without giving away too much, I couldn't totally get behind the romance for this. Aedric was not my idea of a book boyfriend. He had some great banter with Elowen that made me smile mischievously but I was kind of disappointed that all the build up hollowed out in the end. Though I had a feeling that the romance would get better with the next book.
My one big critique for this was the lore. I was wondering what the villain's big endgame was. It didn't feel like it was explained clearly revealing the full breadth of what the villain was trying to accomplish. I was thinking more would be revealed in due time with more story still to flesh out.
This was so close to being a 5 stars for me. It was the end that snuffed out my excitement a bit. Elowen acted on her naivety and Aedric wasn't a great MMC. Even though they both had their faults, I was still intrigued where this would lead in a sequel. So if this book does gain the popularity it deserves, I would be looking forward to getting more people to discover what this world is all about.
July 30, 2026
Blood of the Firstborn is honestly one of those books that I have SO many thoughts about because I genuinely got attached to the characters and the world.
I went into this completely blind. I didn't even know it was an ongoing series. 😭 So imagine my shock when I finished it and immediately started desperately looking for book 2 only to realise… THERE IS NO BOOK 2 YET.
I’ll be honest, the first 30% took me a little longer to get into, but once I was properly in the story, I was INVESTED. And honestly, it has ended up becoming one of my favourite reads of the year. Also, if you’ve read ACOTAR and you’re looking for your next romantasy read, this is it. The courts, the fae, the politics, the magic, the morally questionable characters… it definitely scratched that itch for me.
Elowen’s story starts out BRUTAL. Her being an Eidra huntress who can sense the Infection, watching her father get bitten and then having him take his own life before he turns… that entire beginning immediately set the tone. And then she gets thrown into the Veil and basically becomes everyone’s problem 😭
Getting into Elantis and the Court of Thorns was probably one of my favourite parts. High Lady Hyperaxia, the court politics, the fae, the whole atmosphere—it had that dangerous, gorgeous romantasy feeling that I eat up.
And then there’s Aedric. 😭 His banter with Elowen?? The magic training?? The tension?? Their dynamic had me completely hooked. But I have to say, by the end I was VERY conflicted about him. The way he started becoming more controlling and essentially keeping her caged really changed how I looked at their relationship. At the same time, I understood WHY the court was so desperate to keep her contained, which honestly just made the whole thing more frustrating.
And Rìan… that man is COLD. 😭 I genuinely don't know if I'm being delusional, seeing signs way too early, or just gaslighting myself at this point, but I’m rooting for Rìan. I have absolutely no idea where this is going, and I don't even know if I'm supposed to be rooting for him yet—but I'm doing it anyway. 😭 And when she made the bargain with Rían , i was screaming "This is it!!!" I love bargains ....iykyk 😏😂
And then finding out that Eidra can have two mates??? EXCUSE ME??? 😭
I also have absolutely no idea who Elowen is going to end up with, and honestly? I don't want to know yet. There are way too many questions surrounding Aedric, Rìan, Elowen and everything happening with the Firstborn for me to even try predicting it.
The worldbuilding, the courts, the magic and especially the whole Infection/Firstborn mythology are what really pulled me in. There’s still SO much I want answers to, and that ending had me immediately searching for book 2 like an idiot. 💀
Overall, I genuinely loved this. I literally wasn't able to put the book down once I got into it, and it has easily made it into my favourite reads this year. Georgia Parry...I loved this book 📖.
4.5/5 ⭐️
Now excuse me while I patiently suffer waiting for book 2 because apparently I wasn't supposed to get answers yet. 😭
I went into this completely blind. I didn't even know it was an ongoing series. 😭 So imagine my shock when I finished it and immediately started desperately looking for book 2 only to realise… THERE IS NO BOOK 2 YET.
I’ll be honest, the first 30% took me a little longer to get into, but once I was properly in the story, I was INVESTED. And honestly, it has ended up becoming one of my favourite reads of the year. Also, if you’ve read ACOTAR and you’re looking for your next romantasy read, this is it. The courts, the fae, the politics, the magic, the morally questionable characters… it definitely scratched that itch for me.
Elowen’s story starts out BRUTAL. Her being an Eidra huntress who can sense the Infection, watching her father get bitten and then having him take his own life before he turns… that entire beginning immediately set the tone. And then she gets thrown into the Veil and basically becomes everyone’s problem 😭
Getting into Elantis and the Court of Thorns was probably one of my favourite parts. High Lady Hyperaxia, the court politics, the fae, the whole atmosphere—it had that dangerous, gorgeous romantasy feeling that I eat up.
And then there’s Aedric. 😭 His banter with Elowen?? The magic training?? The tension?? Their dynamic had me completely hooked. But I have to say, by the end I was VERY conflicted about him. The way he started becoming more controlling and essentially keeping her caged really changed how I looked at their relationship. At the same time, I understood WHY the court was so desperate to keep her contained, which honestly just made the whole thing more frustrating.
And Rìan… that man is COLD. 😭 I genuinely don't know if I'm being delusional, seeing signs way too early, or just gaslighting myself at this point, but I’m rooting for Rìan. I have absolutely no idea where this is going, and I don't even know if I'm supposed to be rooting for him yet—but I'm doing it anyway. 😭 And when she made the bargain with Rían , i was screaming "This is it!!!" I love bargains ....iykyk 😏😂
And then finding out that Eidra can have two mates??? EXCUSE ME??? 😭
I also have absolutely no idea who Elowen is going to end up with, and honestly? I don't want to know yet. There are way too many questions surrounding Aedric, Rìan, Elowen and everything happening with the Firstborn for me to even try predicting it.
The worldbuilding, the courts, the magic and especially the whole Infection/Firstborn mythology are what really pulled me in. There’s still SO much I want answers to, and that ending had me immediately searching for book 2 like an idiot. 💀
Overall, I genuinely loved this. I literally wasn't able to put the book down once I got into it, and it has easily made it into my favourite reads this year. Georgia Parry...I loved this book 📖.
4.5/5 ⭐️
Now excuse me while I patiently suffer waiting for book 2 because apparently I wasn't supposed to get answers yet. 😭
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2026
So, a lot of people say that this book is a love child between ACOTAR and The Walking Dead. This review is not going to say that, because (fortunately I guess) I have never read ACOTAR OR seen The Walking Dead so I went into it blindly.
And let me tell you - what a RIDE. I picked the book up and I couldn’t put it down. The pace is exactly right, the description quality fits the fantasy genre and the romance is very well written and not rushed.
I’m not exaggerating when I say that almost every time I tried to anticipate something happening, Georgia Parry said “nah, sike” and twisted the plot around like it was nothing.
Honestly, at first it was hard for me to get used to Aedric as a love interest - from the moment the dreamwalker guy appeared and helped her through the Veil, from my romantasy genre experience I kind of knew he was supposed to be “The One” so when Aedric appeared out of nowhere and apparently they were “mates” I was a bit taken aback as I didn’t like him from the beginning. But, alas, as the relationship between them flourished and he was teaching her how to hone her magic I caught myself warming up to him and rooting for them, hoping they will end up together and defeat the “monster from the veil”. When she befriended Calantha, I thought for sure the friendship was going to bloom and they were going to be inseparable and Calantha will take her side no matter what.
Then Aedric got bit by the Infected and I thought for sure he was going to die in order to “make room” for the new love interest (Rian) and I must admit that made me sad because I didn’t really see what possible redemption arc could Rian have after he slaughtered her people and the fae for power, plus I was already hooked on Aedric. BUT then Aedric didn’t die and I was RELIEVED. BUT then he let them torture her???? And the one who tortured her was Calantha of all people, who turned out to be cruel and not actually a friend of hers at all??
The fact that Elowen still forgave and loved Aedric by the end is actually a pretty realistic trauma bonding scenario in the given situation - it was all she knew, so I wasn’t really mad about that, but it did leave me with a bitter taste about their relationship. I still think the relationship can be saved through certain plot devices, but there’s a LOT of work that needs to be done there by him.
Also, the ending…. I was fortunate enough to find out about these books when Blade of the Nightking (book 2) was already released, otherwise I would’ve lost my mind. THE VEIL FELL AND YOU END THE BOOK THERE????? From a literary standpoint I think it’s a good ending cliffhanger but from a reader-who-has-feelings-and-a-soul standpoint? Oh, boy, how I would have suffered. I started book 2 IMMEDIATELY.
And let me tell you - what a RIDE. I picked the book up and I couldn’t put it down. The pace is exactly right, the description quality fits the fantasy genre and the romance is very well written and not rushed.
I’m not exaggerating when I say that almost every time I tried to anticipate something happening, Georgia Parry said “nah, sike” and twisted the plot around like it was nothing.
Honestly, at first it was hard for me to get used to Aedric as a love interest - from the moment the dreamwalker guy appeared and helped her through the Veil, from my romantasy genre experience I kind of knew he was supposed to be “The One” so when Aedric appeared out of nowhere and apparently they were “mates” I was a bit taken aback as I didn’t like him from the beginning. But, alas, as the relationship between them flourished and he was teaching her how to hone her magic I caught myself warming up to him and rooting for them, hoping they will end up together and defeat the “monster from the veil”. When she befriended Calantha, I thought for sure the friendship was going to bloom and they were going to be inseparable and Calantha will take her side no matter what.
Then Aedric got bit by the Infected and I thought for sure he was going to die in order to “make room” for the new love interest (Rian) and I must admit that made me sad because I didn’t really see what possible redemption arc could Rian have after he slaughtered her people and the fae for power, plus I was already hooked on Aedric. BUT then Aedric didn’t die and I was RELIEVED. BUT then he let them torture her???? And the one who tortured her was Calantha of all people, who turned out to be cruel and not actually a friend of hers at all??
The fact that Elowen still forgave and loved Aedric by the end is actually a pretty realistic trauma bonding scenario in the given situation - it was all she knew, so I wasn’t really mad about that, but it did leave me with a bitter taste about their relationship. I still think the relationship can be saved through certain plot devices, but there’s a LOT of work that needs to be done there by him.
Also, the ending…. I was fortunate enough to find out about these books when Blade of the Nightking (book 2) was already released, otherwise I would’ve lost my mind. THE VEIL FELL AND YOU END THE BOOK THERE????? From a literary standpoint I think it’s a good ending cliffhanger but from a reader-who-has-feelings-and-a-soul standpoint? Oh, boy, how I would have suffered. I started book 2 IMMEDIATELY.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 6, 2026
★★★★★
Georgia, what have you done to me? 🥹
There are books you enjoy, books you love, and then there are books that remind you why you fell in love with reading in the first place.
Blood of the First Born was that book for me.
I went into this expecting a good fantasy read. I did NOT expect to become completely consumed by this world.
The world-building is incredible, the kind that doesn't feel like information being handed to you, but like a world slowly opening its doors and daring you to step deeper inside. The characters feel layered and real, the storylines weave together beautifully, and just when I thought I understood where things were going... I absolutely did not.
THE PLOT TWISTS.
Georgia Parry somehow manages to give you enough breadcrumbs to make you feel clever and then promptly reminds you that you know nothing. 😂
But what truly got me was the longing.
That delicious, aching, slow-burning kind of longing where every interaction suddenly matters. Every look. Every word. Every moment where you are practically screaming at the pages because the tension is RIGHT THERE.
And underneath all of that—the fantasy, the intrigue, the romance, the twists—there is so much heart.
I haven't felt this genuinely excited about disappearing into a fantasy world in a long time. I found myself thinking about the story when I wasn't reading, wondering about the characters, theorizing about what would happen next, and rushing back whenever I had a moment.
This book didn't just entertain me.
It made reading feel magical again.
And that might be the highest compliment I can give a book.
Absolutely obsessed. Immediately starting Book 2 because apparently I live here now. 🤗🤭
Georgia, what have you done to me? 🥹
There are books you enjoy, books you love, and then there are books that remind you why you fell in love with reading in the first place.
Blood of the First Born was that book for me.
I went into this expecting a good fantasy read. I did NOT expect to become completely consumed by this world.
The world-building is incredible, the kind that doesn't feel like information being handed to you, but like a world slowly opening its doors and daring you to step deeper inside. The characters feel layered and real, the storylines weave together beautifully, and just when I thought I understood where things were going... I absolutely did not.
THE PLOT TWISTS.
Georgia Parry somehow manages to give you enough breadcrumbs to make you feel clever and then promptly reminds you that you know nothing. 😂
But what truly got me was the longing.
That delicious, aching, slow-burning kind of longing where every interaction suddenly matters. Every look. Every word. Every moment where you are practically screaming at the pages because the tension is RIGHT THERE.
And underneath all of that—the fantasy, the intrigue, the romance, the twists—there is so much heart.
I haven't felt this genuinely excited about disappearing into a fantasy world in a long time. I found myself thinking about the story when I wasn't reading, wondering about the characters, theorizing about what would happen next, and rushing back whenever I had a moment.
This book didn't just entertain me.
It made reading feel magical again.
And that might be the highest compliment I can give a book.
Absolutely obsessed. Immediately starting Book 2 because apparently I live here now. 🤗🤭
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