Firebound Harmony is a fantasy series by Sarah and Patrick Getchell. Sarah and Patrick are a father daughter author team. The first book in the series is titled Princess and Dragon Unite. Find the book summary below. Follow us on social media to learn about all new releases and progress updates
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Book 1: Princess and Dragon Unite
A thousand years ago, humans and dragons lived in harmony. Can Princess Jaylen restore their bond before war tears her kingdom apart?
When Jaylen crosses paths with a wounded dragon named Aurelia, she resolves to not only heal her new friend but also prove to her father, the king, that dragons are gentle giants sworn to protect humankind.
However, the king is convinced that Aurelia is a dangerous liar—so convinced, in fact, that he would rather betray his own daughter than reforge an ancient alliance. Heartbroken and in hiding, Jaylen must still find a way to secure victory before her father’s rash decree spells their entire kingdom’s downfall.
But even as Jaylen races against time, their true enemies are preparing to strike, and they may have a powerful ally of their own…
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Reviews
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“Firebound Harmony: Princess and Dragon Unite” by Sarah Getchell & Patrick Getchell is a spellbinding tale that transports readers to a world where the bonds between humans and dragons, once strong and harmonious, are now threatened by impending war and deep-seated mistrust. This novel masterfully combines elements of fantasy and adventure, creating a compelling narrative that is both enchanting and thought-provoking.
The story centers around Princess Jaylen, a courageous and compassionate heroine who discovers Aurelia, a wounded dragon, and becomes determined to heal her and restore the historic alliance between their species. Jaylen’s journey is fraught with challenges as she battles against her father’s skepticism and the wider societal fears surrounding dragons, which are depicted not as mere beasts but as majestic, intelligent creatures capable of profound loyalty and protection.
Getchell excels in world-building, crafting a vivid setting that feels both expansive and intricately detailed. The relationship between Jaylen and Aurelia is beautifully developed, offering readers a heartwarming exploration of friendship and trust across species divides. The narrative is paced skillfully, with enough twists and suspense to keep readers eagerly turning the pages.
The themes of the book are particularly resonant, dealing with issues such as prejudice, bravery, and the importance of understanding and compassion in overcoming fear. “Firebound Harmony” is more than just a fantasy; it’s a call to find common ground in the face of conflict, making it a timely and timeless read.
Amazon Reviews:
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D.Solanki
2024-06-19
Typical princess and dragon stpry
"Firebound Harmony" kicks off a promising new fantasy series that brings together a dragon and a princess in an enthralling tale. If you're a fan of stories featuring these iconic mythical creatures, this book is sure to scratch that itch.I was fortunate to receive an advance copy to read and review ahead of the official publication. While I didn't pay for the book myself, I want to assure you that the thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own, honest assessment.Overall, I found "Firebound Harmony" to be a captivating and well-crafted fantasy adventure. The dynamic between the dragon protagonist and the royal heroine made for some truly compelling moments, as their unlikely alliance took unexpected turns. The worldbuilding also felt rich and immersive, drawing me fully into this magical realm.If you're in the mood for an engrossing fantasy saga with a dragon at its heart, I'd definitely recommend giving this first installment a read. I'm already eager to see where the series goes from here. Fans of dragon-centric fiction are sure to find a lot to enjoy.
SA_ostrich
2024-06-17
Reads like a early draft
Firebound Harmony is a mix of sword and sorcery style fantasy with dragons thrown in. While the overall idea might appeal to readers of, for example, Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders series, this book has many issues that need sorting out before I can in good conscience recommend it. The book reads like an early draft of the story and needs thorough editing in order to reach its potential. Grammar issues, typos and inconsistencies abound, which unfortunately pull me out of the story. In addition, the prose could do with refining and developing a more original authorial voice. Currently, it reads like a bland generic copy of countless fantasy books already available. I hope the author/publishers will consider a thorough edit.
Kaitlyn Raasveld
2024-06-11
Dragons
The story of this book was so fun to read. It had action and heart wrenching betrayal and did I mention dragons? Definitely one of my favorite reads recently. Jaylen was let down so badly and I really connected with her because it was her father, and even after she stayed strong and did her business. Plus again did I mention dragons? I can’t wait to get more immersed in this world and see where they take us.
matt
2024-05-30
It’s okay
This could have been better if the proper amount of time was taken to put into it; this book was rushed and that is clear due to the misspelling, lack of information and the direction of this story is loopy. As a daughter to a bestselling author I can honestly tell you it takes years to put together an amazing book/series! Next book, take your time, dig deep into the creative bin in your head and base it upon something that hasn’t been written about over and over by hundreds of authors. In other words, this is just ANOTHER Princess and Dragon tale, nothing special and nothing different that other MANY others.
Jennifer
2024-05-28
A Princess and A Dragon
This is book one of the Firebound Harmony series. A dragon and a princess unite. Good read if you want a dragon story. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Galdermoth
2024-05-27
Typical dragon tale
I didn't find much in this story to be original, and the writing is pretty basic. The characters are likable and have some depth, but I didn't really connect with any of them.
nancy rice
2024-05-16
Cover not suitable for younger audience
This was obviously written using artificial intelligence. The cover is more suited for a harlequin romance novel. The big rounded breasts on the woman (not one of the characters in the book) should not be on the cover. Very poorly written and edited. Misspelled names of these multiple characters is a result of really bad proofreading. Given the mostly 5 star reviews, I can’t help but wonder if these were bought and paid for. Just my opinion and would not recommend. Huge disappointment and waste of money!
matthew brantley
2024-05-13
Great read!
I'm writing this review after just finishing the book a few minutes ago. These up and coming authors show incredible promise with their writing. I am amazed with this being their first dive into the writing world. First off, let's cover the story. The plot is solid, keeping the reader engaged and waiting for what comes next. Characters are all unique in the book, and the authors have a very good way of making the reader feel connected to each of them. I read the first 100 pages the first night and could not wait to pick it up again. It's hard to put a story like this down once you start it. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to dive into a fantasy world filled with friendship, action, dragons, and love. I look forward to more books from this series in the future.
E
2024-05-10
Horrible book, horrible people
This book lacks imagination, personality, talent, and a good editor. I’ll preface my review by saying the authors are not a fan of me for calling out their behavior, yet I still read the book to give it a chance but what a disaster this book was so let’s get into it.Some of the big issues:1. Repetitive descriptions and narration - the authors here constantly use the same descriptive words in their writing. For example on the first page you see “warm golden light” used over and over. There also is a lack of vocabulary here (I.e. saying “photos of ancestors give the room continuity..”) I also kept being burdened when reading because you have the narrator saying what a character feels followed directly by the character saying THE EXACT SAME THING. It is beyond poor writing (which I think is AI) throughout the entire book. (I.e. “King Thadis felt like his daughter hated him, and he would never see her again. ‘She hates me, and I’ll never see her again’ he said”).2. The authors cannot keep track of their story - this happens a lot in the book too, where the authors are using the wrong names for characters (for example there’s a scene where Lyon and Jaylen are starting a journey to Corina, but the book reads “Jaylen and Tauren start walking). The authors also have many spelling errors of already complicated names. There was one scene though that really rang true, and it’s when the dragoneers assemble before the battle. In it, Lyren and her dragon Feora meet with 4 other dragoneers and 5 dragons (a mother and son dragon are the issue here). As this scene progresses the authors forget that there are 6 dragons in the scene and this one dragon character is completely lost. Another instance of this is in the final battle’s beginning, king Thadis notices the banners of Corina coming to help… but then we have characters all going to Corina to get help and wait for Corina to arrive?? It just is so lackluster and poorly thrown together it makes it unbearable to read I kept saying “What the hell??” out loud.3. So. Many. Plot. Holes. - this book screams it’s written by an AI program bc the amount of plot holes in it are astounding. There is also a lack of development for what could have been a good scene - the final battle. There is a section where they describe the exiled dragons (barely, just naming them) and then as the battle continues the exiled dragons just show up, have no development, and then leave. It leaves so much to be desired and amounts to a disappointing finish to the book.Overall, this book lacks every single thing a good book has. It lacks the grammatical skill you need, the imagination to do successful and skillful world building, and it lacks authors who know what it means to hone their craft. They will read this review, say “You’re a troll!”, and move on thinking that they are bound to be eternally successful. That however. Is not the case if they continue to create garbage such as this book. Please, spare us from parts 2 and 3 of this trilogy.PS, your AI cover doesn’t even match the description of your characters (Aurelia in the book has forest green eyes, not red and Jaylen’s crown should have Aurelia flowers, not roses)
Cam
2024-05-02
Lots of fun
Great fantasy tale with a strong female lead. This is a fantastic first book in what promises to be an epic series
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Book 2 Coming Soon
We have begun writing book 2 “Firebound Harmony: Defenders of the Flame”. Follow us on social media for updates on the progress of our newest book. With so many already loving Book 1 we thought it was time to start working on book 2.
Firebound Harmony: Defenders of the Flame
A single flame unites the entire world, reigniting an ancient alliance. But as rebel dragons plot to extinguish it, chaos may soon erupt.
Beneath the peaceful backdrop of Lianthis, a conspiracy is stirring. A rogue faction of dragons has split off in a bid to capture the throne, sow new distrust between old rivals, and achieve world domination.
Jaylen, Lyon, and Elia’s bonds will be tested—both with each other and with their dragons—as they fight to save their kingdom once again. They’re fighting a war on two fronts: both against a band of traitors and for control of their own abilities as dragoneers.
But a secret scheme to unearth and unleash a long-dormant power is on the brink of success, and keeping harmony between humans and dragonkind is even more important than they realize…
