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Expected 31 Mar 26Hate is a flame.
Insatiable when coaxed by the slightest breath, hungry to incite inferno.
And Elysia is burning.
Our world has always reigned between dragon and phoenix rule, living in harmony; though a senseless war for power has divided us.
But the heat of astral fury was nothing compared to the human machines when they appeared in our realm.
With weapons and bots, the humans brought Elysia to heel and now, we are disappearing…slowly like mist in a new rising sun and the strength of Elysia is faltering beneath the weight of the humans' false light.
Fire meets steel in a war that begs sworn enemies to join for hope of saving the heart of Elysia.
There's no more room for mistakes.
Dragons and Phoenixes must burn together.
Or Elysia will be lost to the flame.
Welcome to Ironsgate Penitentiary.
An epic romance where cyberpunk meets traditional fantasy. For lovers of Alchemised and The Zodiac Academy, immerse yourself in the world of Elysia. Dragon and Phoenix astrals have ruled for millennia, reigning together in harmony until a war tore them apart, shifting the tides of the monarchy. Now, the humans have taken over with advanced technology unlike anything the astrals have ever seen and the stakes become deadly when astrals start going missing; rounded up and carted away to never be seen again. Tensions run high between astrals but as the humans close in with visions of a new world, it’s up to two born enemies to bring their people together under a united front. If only all was simple in love and war…
Insatiable when coaxed by the slightest breath, hungry to incite inferno.
And Elysia is burning.
Our world has always reigned between dragon and phoenix rule, living in harmony; though a senseless war for power has divided us.
But the heat of astral fury was nothing compared to the human machines when they appeared in our realm.
With weapons and bots, the humans brought Elysia to heel and now, we are disappearing…slowly like mist in a new rising sun and the strength of Elysia is faltering beneath the weight of the humans' false light.
Fire meets steel in a war that begs sworn enemies to join for hope of saving the heart of Elysia.
There's no more room for mistakes.
Dragons and Phoenixes must burn together.
Or Elysia will be lost to the flame.
Welcome to Ironsgate Penitentiary.
An epic romance where cyberpunk meets traditional fantasy. For lovers of Alchemised and The Zodiac Academy, immerse yourself in the world of Elysia. Dragon and Phoenix astrals have ruled for millennia, reigning together in harmony until a war tore them apart, shifting the tides of the monarchy. Now, the humans have taken over with advanced technology unlike anything the astrals have ever seen and the stakes become deadly when astrals start going missing; rounded up and carted away to never be seen again. Tensions run high between astrals but as the humans close in with visions of a new world, it’s up to two born enemies to bring their people together under a united front. If only all was simple in love and war…
338 pages, Paperback
Expected publication March 31, 2026
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B. Steffens
1 book4 followersB. Steffens is an indie author with a love for all things mystical, fantastical, dark and romantic. A passionate storyteller, B. Steffens spends her days playing D&D, writing romantasy novels, reading dark romance and podcasting. She resides in Northern Nevada with her two beautiful children and her number one supporter: her husband.
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January 31, 2026
So let me start this off with I was incredibly honored to be able to be an ARC reader for this incredible book.
I was on the edge of my seat reading this because I just had to know what happened next at every turn. This is not generally the type of book I would normally pick up (Romantasy usually isn’t my thing) but this had just enough other elements to keep me engaged.
I also have to mention that I definitely appreciated the map and the definitions in the beginning of the book as they helped me to understand the world that I was stepping into.
This book had a lot of smut, but it was used in a way that drove the plot forward which I haven’t seen in a lot of the “smutty” books I’ve picked up lately.
I appreciated the fresh take on fantasy creatures because the way that they interact with the human world in this book is like nothing I’ve ever read before.
This book was absolutely a breath of fresh air after some of the disappointing fantasy reads I’ve had lately.
This book is absolutely a five star book for me.
I was on the edge of my seat reading this because I just had to know what happened next at every turn. This is not generally the type of book I would normally pick up (Romantasy usually isn’t my thing) but this had just enough other elements to keep me engaged.
I also have to mention that I definitely appreciated the map and the definitions in the beginning of the book as they helped me to understand the world that I was stepping into.
This book had a lot of smut, but it was used in a way that drove the plot forward which I haven’t seen in a lot of the “smutty” books I’ve picked up lately.
I appreciated the fresh take on fantasy creatures because the way that they interact with the human world in this book is like nothing I’ve ever read before.
This book was absolutely a breath of fresh air after some of the disappointing fantasy reads I’ve had lately.
This book is absolutely a five star book for me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
OMG! This book!!! It sucked me in right from the beginning. The characters were amazing. The premise was something I can't remember ever seeing. I can't wait to see what's going to happen in the next book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really walked into reading this book with no idea what to expect. In all fairness, I am not a big fan of spiciness or smut in books. This book is fairly spicy and I think at first that influenced me, but I objectively found that the spiciness was relevant to the plot and that makes a big difference for me. I don’t like gratuitous spiciness just for the sake of it. But if it moves, the plot forward and is necessary, I totally am OK with it even though it’s not my preference.That being said, I think the spice was well written and realistic. I think it was absolutely relevant to setting the tone and make the background setting of a prison realistic as well.
After the first couple chapters that were very spicy, I discovered the beginnings of a strong plot line that I didn’t see coming, and that I really enjoyed. The further I went into the story, the more invested I became in the characters. I think the authors did a really good job at creating rich and relatable characters pretty quickly. They created a world that was believable and characters that I cared about in a remarkably short amount of time. The pacing was just right and overall, this was an easy and quick read. By the time I was done reading the book I really enjoyed the story overall and found myself rooting for my favorites and enjoying the villains as well.
I think I surprised myself by how much I enjoyed this read, and I will look forward to the sequel to find out what happens next. If you are a fan of smut, but also romance, I think this would be a good read for you.
After the first couple chapters that were very spicy, I discovered the beginnings of a strong plot line that I didn’t see coming, and that I really enjoyed. The further I went into the story, the more invested I became in the characters. I think the authors did a really good job at creating rich and relatable characters pretty quickly. They created a world that was believable and characters that I cared about in a remarkably short amount of time. The pacing was just right and overall, this was an easy and quick read. By the time I was done reading the book I really enjoyed the story overall and found myself rooting for my favorites and enjoying the villains as well.
I think I surprised myself by how much I enjoyed this read, and I will look forward to the sequel to find out what happens next. If you are a fan of smut, but also romance, I think this would be a good read for you.
Review of advance copy received from Author
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I just finished this and really enjoyed it! The blend of dragons and steampunk gives the world an edge, but the heart of the story is definitely the romance. The multiple POVs add depth and make the emotional tension feel more layered.
And yes- this is very spicy! The chemistry is strong and unapologetic, which will definitely appeal to readers who like spicy romantasy!
Survive from the Ashes is a fun, bold read with dragons, romance, and plenty of heat.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I just finished this and really enjoyed it! The blend of dragons and steampunk gives the world an edge, but the heart of the story is definitely the romance. The multiple POVs add depth and make the emotional tension feel more layered.
And yes- this is very spicy! The chemistry is strong and unapologetic, which will definitely appeal to readers who like spicy romantasy!
Survive from the Ashes is a fun, bold read with dragons, romance, and plenty of heat.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
Survive is fierce, cinematic, and emotionally charged, an explosive collision of fantasy and cyberpunk where love is as dangerous as war. With dragons and phoenixes forced into uneasy alliance and humanity wielding cold steel against ancient fire, this story burns with urgency, rebellion, and forbidden connection. Gritty, romantic, and relentless, it dares its characters—and readers—to believe that even sworn enemies can ignite hope before everything turns to ash.
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