Firebolt is the first book in Adrienne Woods' The Dragonian series, a thrilling blend of fantasy, romance, and coming-of-age adventure. The story follows sixteen-year-old Elena Watkins, a seemingly ordinary teenager whose life is turned upside down when her father is killed by a dragon, launching her into a world she never knew existed. Woods does an excellent job of world-building, introducing Elena to Paegeia, a magical realm where dragons and sorcery are not just fairy tales. The setting is richly detailed, with its own lore and hierarchy of dragons, sorcerers, and mythical creatures. This world is both enchanting and dangerous, making it a perfect backdrop for Elena’s journey of self-discovery and survival. At the heart of Firebolt is Elena’s transformation. Initially, she’s a frightened and disoriented girl who has just lost her father, but as the story progresses, she must learn to navigate the complexities of her new school, Dragonia Academy, where riding dragons is a