Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fire Within | 2016 | Jessica Cage | Buy |
The Fire Within is a standalone fantasy romance published in 2016. The story follows Nuria, a young phoenix eager to leave her realm and see other worlds. Because phoenix wings fetch a high price, every phoenix must first earn the right to venture out by passing a test of self-mastery. Nuria’s assigned tutor, Carrick, is a charming roamer who has just returned home, and under his guidance she has to prove she can control her power and her nature.
The book blends paranormal worldbuilding with romance, and at just over a hundred pages it reads quickly. It sits in an interesting spot in Jessica Cage’s catalog, bridging the gap between her earlier vampire and siren stories and the larger mythological projects that followed. Readers who want a short, self-contained fantasy romance from Cage will find this a good fit.