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The Fireborne Blade
- Narrated by: Helen McAlpine
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
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Summary
Kill the dragon. Find the blade. Reclaim her honor.
It’s that, or end up like countless knights before her, as a puddle of gore and molten armor.
Maddileh is a knight. There aren’t many women in her line of work, and it often feels like the sneering and contempt from her peers is harder to stomach than the actual dragon slaying. But she’s a knight, and made of sterner stuff.
A minor infraction forces her to redeem her honor in the most dramatic way possible, she must retrieve the fabled Fireborne Blade from its keeper, legendary dragon the White Lady, or die trying. If history tells us anything, it's that “die trying” is where to wager your coin.
Maddileh’s tale contains a rich history of dragons, ill-fated knights, scheming squires, and sapphic love, with deceptions and double-crosses that will keep you guessing right up to its dramatic conclusion. Ultimately, The Fireborne Blade is about the roles we refuse to accept, and of the place we make for ourselves in the world.
A Macmillan Audio production from Tor.com.
Critic reviews
“A quick, delicious bite of a dragon-slayer fantasy with clever worldbuilding and twists that’ll catch in your throat… if you’re not careful.”–C.L. Clark
“The Fireborne Blade is fresh, well-crafted, and engaging. A knight, squire, and dragon adventure like none you've ever read!”—Juliet Marillier
“A monstrously clever gem, chilling, dark and full of character.”—Adrian Tchaikovsky
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- Kelly Rickard
- 30-05-24
A really enjoyable fantasy
After reading a lot of horror, this fantasy novella was a breath of fresh air and very much needed.
The main character is Maddileh. A strong female character who has chosen the path of being a knight. Which also means because she stepped outside of her box. She has to prove herself double the amount of the other Knights.
After being conned by her lover and then ditched she feels the only way to reclaim her honour is to seek and claim the Fireborne blade, something that no one else has managed to do.
There is some confusion as Maddileh is struggling to remember things but that all becomes clear further along in the story.
I really enjoyed this and it feels like this was just a taster and I hope the story continues. I'm really looking forward to reading more about Maddileh and her adventures in this world.
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