The Ember Throne
The kingdom of Pyrethia has burned before. A thousand years ago, the Ember Throne was forged from the heart of a dying dragon, and every ruler who sat upon it was consumed by its fire. Now the throne sits empty, the kingdom fractured into warring factions, and a girl named Sera walks through the ash with dragon blood in her veins she never knew existed. Hunted by the Ember Guard and sought by rebel lords who would use her as a puppet, Sera must learn to control the fire within before it destroys everything she loves. Along the way she finds an unlikely ally in Kael, a disgraced knight who lost his family to the throne's curse. Together they cross the Scorched Lands, seeking the Tomb of the First Dragon, where the truth of the throne's power waits to be unveiled.
📖 Story Synopsis
The kingdom of Pyrethia has burned before. A thousand years ago, the Ember Throne was forged from the heart of a dying dragon, and every ruler who sat upon it was consumed by its fire. Now the throne sits empty, the kingdom fractured into warring factions, and a girl named Sera walks through the ash with dragon blood in her veins she never knew existed. Hunted by the Ember Guard and sought by rebel lords who would use her as a puppet, Sera must learn to control the fire within before it destroys everything she loves. Along the way she finds an unlikely ally in Kael, a disgraced knight who lost his family to the throne's curse. Together they cross the Scorched Lands, seeking the Tomb of the First Dragon, where the truth of the throne's power waits to be unveiled.
✎ Editor's Review
Lyra Ashford delivers a fiery fantasy debut with memorable characters and a compelling magic system built on sacrifice. Sera's journey from street orphan to heir of dragon fire is earned through hardship, not prophecy. The Scorched Lands are vividly rendered, and the political intrigue keeps the pages turning. A promising start to a new series.
