A Fire in the Sky is an adult romantasy about an arranged marriage between a royal “whipping girl” and a warrior who protects the border of their kingdom.

Tamsyn is a foundling who has been raised along with the princesses of Penterra and serves as their “whipping girl.” While she lives in relative comfort, she is also beaten anytime the royal daughters misbehave. When a warrior who defends the border, Fell the Lord Dryhten, demands a princess as a bride, Tamsyn is the natural choice for the king and queen, who don’t want to waste a royal marriage on a mere lord. But the deception of hiding Tamsyn under a heavy veil at the wedding is a gamble, and it’s unclear if their marriage can ever recover. However, Tamsyn and Fell have an almost spiritual connection, and there might be even more secrets between these two orphans.

A Fire in the Sky is an exciting romantasy with a lot of tension, chemistry, and intrigue. I loved the storyline of the “whipping girl” and an arranged marriage with a twist. It ends with a series of reveals, so I look forward to seeing where the story goes next!