{"title":"Putnam","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-aurelian-cycle-3-books-collection-set-rosaria-munda-young-adult-paperback","title":"The Aurelian Cycle 3 Books Collection Set by Rosaria Munda - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFireborne\u003cbr\u003e\nFlamefall\u003cbr\u003e\nFurysong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 14+ (Grades 9+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Aurelian Cycle brings Rosaria Munda's acclaimed Young Adult trilogy together in one paperback set: Fireborne, Flamefall, and Furysong. In a dystopian city ruled by dragon riders who overthrew a brutal aristocracy, two orphans raised as rivals face loyalty and buried secrets that threaten everything they built. Inspired by political philosophy and dragon-flight action, the trilogy asks what a society owes its people and what its people owe each other. Readers who love morally complex fantasy and soaring dragon battles will find this collection impossible to put down. It's a must for fantasy shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRosaria Munda's Aurelian Cycle is a politically charged YA fantasy that reimagines dragon-rider stories through revolution, meritocracy, and the cost of power. The trilogy opens a decade after an uprising has toppled the old draconic aristocracy of Callipolis, replacing inherited privilege with a strict system of trials meant to ensure only the worthy earn the right to bond with a dragon and defend the city. Into this fragile new order step Annie and Lee, former childhood friends turned fierce rivals, each carrying secrets that could unravel everything the revolution promised. As the books unfold, Munda widens the scope from intimate rivalry to full-blown political conflict, weaving in rebel factions, foreign threats, and the haunting question of whether a just society can ever truly escape the violence that founded it. The world-building draws on real philosophical ideas about justice and governance, giving the dragon-flight spectacle genuine intellectual weight without ever slowing the pace of the action. Across the trilogy, alliances splinter, loyalties are tested, and the characters are forced to reckon with who they have become. Munda balances breathless aerial combat and court intrigue with deeply human moments of grief, love, and moral compromise, making this far more than a typical dragon-rider saga. Fans of character-driven epic fantasy with real stakes will find the complete trilogy a rewarding, thought-provoking read from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete trilogy in order: Fireborne, Flamefall, Furysong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching paperbacks for a cohesive bookshelf display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolitically rich dragon-rider fantasy with real depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter-driven storytelling for fans of morally complex YA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift for teen readers and dragon-fantasy fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for binge-reading and classroom libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFireborne — Introduces Annie and Lee, orphans of the old regime now competing for command of a dragon in the new order.\u003cbr\u003e\nFlamefall — Fractures within the new government and threats from exiled nobility push the riders toward an impossible choice.\u003cbr\u003e\nFurysong — The trilogy's climax, as war, rebellion, and long-buried truths force the characters to decide what kind of city is worth saving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRosaria Munda earned a BA in Classics from Yale University and a PhD in Political Theory from Duke University, where her research focused on utopianism and the philosophy of justice. That academic background directly informs the Aurelian Cycle, which draws on political philosophy to explore questions of meritocracy, revolution, and who deserves power. The Aurelian Cycle, comprising Fireborne, Flamefall, and Furysong, is her debut Young Adult trilogy and has earned a devoted readership among fans of dragon-rider fantasy and politically driven storytelling. Munda brings a scholar's sensibility to vivid, fast-paced storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection delivers the complete Aurelian Cycle in matching paperbacks, so the story's escalating political stakes and soaring dragon battles unfold exactly as intended. A great gift for teen readers and YA fantasy fans, it's perfect for birthdays, holiday gifting, summer reading trips, or stocking a classroom or home library shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosaria Munda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57771640357238,"sku":"PLD24101","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/the-aurelian-cycle-rosaria-munda-paperback.jpg?v=1791888905"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/putnam.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}