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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“Because I refuse to live in a world where you don’t exist”
-Rhordyn
To Flame a Wild Flower by Sarah A Parker: book 3 of the (unfinished) Crystal Bloom Series.
I read this all throughout vacation and I definitely liked it more than book 2 but it had a slow start. I couldn’t get into it until 25% but it’s because the writing is too descriptive for my liking. I don’t need a dozen pages on a characters emotions- it’s not for me. But ugh the last half! And the ending!
I just didn’t like how Orlaith still had so much growing to do and didn’t make much progress in the beginning. But she really did become less selfish and her sole reason for nearly all of her actions was to help others no matter what it cost herself (which was not super smart).
Baze and Kai are probably my favorite and most dynamic characters and I love that we’ve gotten to see a lot more of Baze specifically. Also fuck Cainon.
Plot 4/5
Characters 3.5/5
Spice 2.5/5 slowww burn baby
Overall 3.75/5 but I’m very invested in the series
-Rhordyn
To Flame a Wild Flower by Sarah A Parker: book 3 of the (unfinished) Crystal Bloom Series.
I read this all throughout vacation and I definitely liked it more than book 2 but it had a slow start. I couldn’t get into it until 25% but it’s because the writing is too descriptive for my liking. I don’t need a dozen pages on a characters emotions- it’s not for me. But ugh the last half! And the ending!
I just didn’t like how Orlaith still had so much growing to do and didn’t make much progress in the beginning. But she really did become less selfish and her sole reason for nearly all of her actions was to help others no matter what it cost herself (which was not super smart).
Baze and Kai are probably my favorite and most dynamic characters and I love that we’ve gotten to see a lot more of Baze specifically. Also fuck Cainon.
Plot 4/5
Characters 3.5/5
Spice 2.5/5 slowww burn baby
Overall 3.75/5 but I’m very invested in the series
Rating: 5 heart-wrenching✨
LISTEN, this book was hands down one of my favorite reads of 2023. Already on the top 5 of the list (number one dare I say?)
This book & it's author put me THROUGH it & I wouldn't have it any other way. It delivered & surpassed all of my expectations. The revelations in Flame had me GASPING. I love how much more we find out in this book about certain characters & how we got to see into the minds of so many of them. Our morally gray characters (heroes doesn't seem like a fitting word) we adore & the villains. It made so many of the plot points just come together & click. We learn the background of certain characters, their decisions & why they made them, why they act a certain way. I LOVED that.
What I love about the Crystal Bloom world is that the characters are beautifully imperfect, some damaged & flawed. That makes you adore them even more & not only appreciate their journey but also makes their growth that much more fulfilling.
Orlaith? Gosh, I adore her. This book made my love for her grow more than I realized was possible. Her profound darkness & grief, the ache she lives with, I felt it deep within me too. I went on this painful journey with her, experienced her hardship, felt her guilt, the gnawing feeling inside of her that makes her wish she could turn back time. I felt such pride watching her evolve, finding that part within herself that had her FIGHT within it. The part that pushed her to get past her safety line & slowly start getting to know the part of herself that is a force to be reckoned with.
Baze and Kai still hold my heart, always. So many characters I ADORE. I would go to war for them & would go down swinging.
Reading this book, this series, was such a beautiful experience & I wholeheartedly recommend it!
LISTEN, this book was hands down one of my favorite reads of 2023. Already on the top 5 of the list (number one dare I say?)
This book & it's author put me THROUGH it & I wouldn't have it any other way. It delivered & surpassed all of my expectations. The revelations in Flame had me GASPING. I love how much more we find out in this book about certain characters & how we got to see into the minds of so many of them. Our morally gray characters (heroes doesn't seem like a fitting word) we adore & the villains. It made so many of the plot points just come together & click. We learn the background of certain characters, their decisions & why they made them, why they act a certain way. I LOVED that.
What I love about the Crystal Bloom world is that the characters are beautifully imperfect, some damaged & flawed. That makes you adore them even more & not only appreciate their journey but also makes their growth that much more fulfilling.
Orlaith? Gosh, I adore her. This book made my love for her grow more than I realized was possible. Her profound darkness & grief, the ache she lives with, I felt it deep within me too. I went on this painful journey with her, experienced her hardship, felt her guilt, the gnawing feeling inside of her that makes her wish she could turn back time. I felt such pride watching her evolve, finding that part within herself that had her FIGHT within it. The part that pushed her to get past her safety line & slowly start getting to know the part of herself that is a force to be reckoned with.
Baze and Kai still hold my heart, always. So many characters I ADORE. I would go to war for them & would go down swinging.
Reading this book, this series, was such a beautiful experience & I wholeheartedly recommend it!
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fast paced, enjoyable
4.5 stars- While a little predictable in places, I enjoyed the fast pace. There were definitely twists I didn’t see coming, and the epilogue leaves so much room and many questions for the next book.
The self-loathing and imposter syndrome are so relatable, and the anger towards, love for, and fear of losing each other is palpable and raw.
4.5 stars- While a little predictable in places, I enjoyed the fast pace. There were definitely twists I didn’t see coming, and the epilogue leaves so much room and many questions for the next book.
The self-loathing and imposter syndrome are so relatable, and the anger towards, love for, and fear of losing each other is palpable and raw.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No