I loved the “draki” culture and the conflict between dragons. So strong is the power he has on her that she is often in danger of shapeshifting when she is near him. Living among humans, Jacinda meets Will, who is handsome, kind, and stirs her inner “draki” desires. She feels free and happy in her dragon form. However, Jacinda doesn’t give up shapeshifting. Her mother hopes Jacinda, who isn’t supposed to take her dragon form, loses her ability to shapeshift. She, her mother, and sister flee and hide among the humans. When her mother explains the reality of being a fire dragon, she realizes she is not only in danger from dragon hunters but also from members of her clan. Jacinda is unique, a rare fire dragon who is valued among dragons and set apart from ordinary dragons. In this world, there are dragon hunters, who kill “drakis” in their dragon forms. She mostly lives in her human form because it’s dangerous to take her “draki” form. Jacinda is a dragon, who can shapeshift into human form. SKIP TO THE NEXT SECTION IF YOU DON’T WANT SPOILERS. Some of my favorite people, including my youngest daughter, love romances. I’m evaluating Firelight by Sophie Jordan on its own merits, trying my best to be fair and balanced. So, here’s the deal: I’m not evaluating this according to my likes or dislikes. I didn’t realize when I bought this book that it was primarily a romance. Mythical powers and breathtaking romance ignite in this story of a girl who defies all expectations and whose love crosses an ancient divide.I have to say up front: I am not a fan of romance novels. Even if it means getting closer to her most dangerous enemy. But her inner draki is slowly slipping away - if it dies she will be left as a human forever. Although she is irresistibly drawn to him, Jacinda knows Will's dark secret: He and his family are hunters. Gorgeous, elusive Will who stirs her inner draki to life. Forced to flee into the mortal world with her family, Jacinda struggles to adapt to her new surroundings.

For Jacinda is a draki - a descendant of dragons whose greatest defense is her secret ability to shift into human form. A stranger who was sent to hunt those like her. When she breaks the most sacred tenet among her kind, she nearly pays with her life. But she longs for freedom to make her own choices.

Marked as special at an early age, Jacinda knows her every move is watched.

Firelight by sophie jordan