Of Blood & Fire (The Bound And the Broken #1), by Ryan Cahill (hardback, english edition)

🇬🇧 This Book Is In English

Blood was spilled to write it. Fire will be needed to stop it.

Book of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill

The book that will pull you into a world where every page costs something.

An ancient tome. A power that should not exist. And a group of unlikely heroes who must decide how far they're willing to go to keep it from those who would use it to burn the world to ash.

Ryan Cahill — author of the beloved Of Blood and Fire series — delivers an epic, sweeping dark fantasy filled with intricate world-building, morally complex characters, and the kind of stakes that make your chest tight. This is fantasy that doesn't flinch, doesn't soften, and doesn't let go.

Why readers are captivated:

• ⚔️ Epic world-building with deep lore and rich history
• 🔥 High-stakes plot with genuine consequences
• 🖤 Morally grey characters navigating impossible choices
• 💀 Dark, gritty fantasy with emotional depth
• 📚 A must-read for fans of epic and dark fantasy

Perfect for readers who love:
epic fantasy · dark fantasy · high stakes · morally grey · magic systems · adventure · BookTok favourites

But what stood out wasn't the magic.

It was the themes underneath.

🖤 Sacrifice
🖤 Power & Corruption
🖤 Loyalty vs. Survival
🖤 The Cost of Doing What’s Right
🖤 Finding Courage in Darkness
🖤 What We Become When Everything Is at Stake

At Dark Rose, we believe stories are often about far more than their plot.

You may never wield ancient magic or face impossible odds.

But you may know what it feels like to carry a burden too heavy, to choose between what’s right and what’s safe, or to wonder if you have what it takes when it truly matters.

👤 Recommended Age: 16+

⚠️ Content Notes:
Violence & battle scenes • Death of characters • Dark themes • Moral dilemmas • War

✨ Best for readers who love:
Epic Fantasy • Dark Fantasy • High Stakes Adventure • Morally Grey Characters • Rich World-Building • Magic Systems

⚠️ Probably not for readers looking for:
Romance-focused stories • Cozy Fantasy • Light-Hearted Adventure • Contemporary Settings

📚 Format & Details

• Format: Hardback
• Genre: Epic Fantasy / Dark Fantasy

“Some books are written in ink. This one was written in blood.”