Her Hidden Fire A Good Morning Ameri..., Cliodhna OSullivan
Her Hidden Fire A Good Morning Ameri..., Cliodhna OSullivan
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Her Hidden Fire (A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick)

Author: Cliodhna O'Sullivan

Series: Her Hidden Fire #1

Narrator: Evanna Lynch

Unabridged: 11 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/03/2026


Synopsis

**A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick**

In the first book of a heart-pounding, Irish-inspired debut romantasy series set in a world of dragons and magic, one girl must make an impossible decision: watch the boy she loves get exiled for lack of magic, or pass her formidable powers off as his own.

“Brimming with intrigue, romance, and peril…a lush and compelling debut.”—Kirkus Reviews

How far would you go to empower the one you love?

In a world where dragons soar through the skies and magical abilities are an elite privilege, the ruling family of Ailm’s Keep is on a knife-edge: Can their son Ionáin prove that he can channel magic, or will his entire family be cast out in disgrace?

Éadha, a servant girl who loves Ionáin, is shocked to discover shortly before the test that she can wield magic herself. It’s extremely rare for a girl to have this talent, especially outside the few great Families. At Ionáin’s moment of truth, when it's clear he is about to fail, Éadha makes a desperate gamble to save him from humiliation by pretending her magic is his, forfeiting her own claim to power.

Her decision sends them both to an academy of magic, where she must shield her secret from every grim Master and scheming apprentice—especially the handsome but enigmatic Gry. As Éadha enters this whirlwind of patriarchy, class, heartache, and jealousy, she also learns about magic’s terrible cost—the human price that Channellers willingly pay to maintain their power.

About The Author

Clíodhna O’Sullivan is a writer based in Co. Louth, Ireland. She works as a legal counsel and plays in a band, Molasha (you can find them on Spotify!). She's married with three children, as well as far too many cats and a dog.You can follow her on Instagram @Cliodhna.OSullivan.


Reviews

Goodreads review by jenny reads a lot on November 05, 2025

Dragons + magic + kissing, set in a unique world! Actually there was SO much f-ing kissing but never with the right guy! This was a wild ride, a bit slow to start but picked up at 40% and then I stayed up till 2:30am to finish. This is a rare occasion where I think it’s worth it to stick it out throu......more

Goodreads review by Billie's Not So Secret Diary on March 05, 2026

Her Hidden Fire by Cliodhna O'Sullivan Her Hidden Fire #1 Fantasy YA NetGalley eARC Pub Date: Mar 3, 2026 Penguin/Viking for young readers Ages: 16+ Growing up as Ionain's companion, Eadha would do anything to assist her friend, but when she discovered she had the power to channel magic and he didn't, she s......more

Goodreads review by Fátima on April 12, 2026

A YA fantasy much deeper than you imagine 3.5⭐ I didn't expect to find such heavy themes in "Her Hidden Fire," even though the synopsis literally mentions patriarchy, for example. In fact, until about 60% of the book, I wasn't really that engrossed in the story; I hadn't been impressed by any of the c......more

Goodreads review by Julie on February 27, 2026

Her Hidden Fire is an intriguing and unique debut by Cliodhna O’Sullivan. The worldbuilding and magic system were rich and atmospheric and immediately pulled me into the story. The hierarchy of Channellers and Keepers, the tension surrounding the Reckoning, and the political and school intrigue were......more

Goodreads review by dominique on February 14, 2026

thank you to netgalley for sending me this arc. as a preface, you always know by a book’s first chapter whether it’s going to be a hit or miss. this varies from author to author and highly depends upon certain factors, mainly writing style. if i can’t picture the setting which is ESPECIALLY importan......more


Quotes

Praise for Her Hidden Fire:

★ “O’Sullivan deftly interweaves Irish-mythology-inspired worldbuilding with dystopian fantasy trappings to deliver an intriguingly dark romance.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“O’Sullivan’s Irish-inspired ­fantasy creates a lush landscape filled with magic and deceit that readers will be eager to uncover.”—SLJ, starred review

“Brimming with intrigue, romance, and peril, this fast-paced fantasy sweeps readers into a world of impossible choices and breathtaking twists that will leave them racing toward the end. A lush and compelling debut.”Kirkus Reviews

"This story will captivate any romantasy reader and have them eagerly awaiting the sequel.”—Booklist

"Pacey and gripping at every turn, this is a thrilling fantasy about power and patriarchy."—The Bookseller, featured as "Book of the Month"