4.15 AVERAGE

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I honestly don't know what to say. I'm lost for words. I deeply enjoyed a book that keep me entertained and engaged from cover to cover but that ending 😳 šŸ˜… šŸ‘ŒšŸ¾. I guess I'm going to just have to have to wait till book three šŸ˜„ 😭😭😭😭. No but for real, the author for this series take us on journey and show us how in story telling so myths have pices of truth in story. I love that aspect in the first book and second book we got to see it expanded on. The flow and ebb of this book is just perfect that when reach our ending I'm heartbroken that the author set up just like last timešŸ‘ŒšŸ¾šŸ˜­šŸ¤£šŸ˜­šŸ¤£šŸ˜­šŸ¤£ 

Thank you to Edelweiss for the chance to read and review this title—I've been eagerly awaiting this one since finishing The Stardust Thief!

This series has had me hooked from the start, and The Ashfire King was such a rewarding continuation. Chelsea Abdullah has a real gift for weaving Arabic folklore and storytelling into a world that feels both epic and intimate. I absolutely love how the lore of the djinn is expanded here—it gives so much depth to the universe, especially as we learn more about their history and the power struggles that shape their realm.

The story picks up right where we left off, with Loulie, Mazen, and Aisha stuck in the djinn world, which is more dangerous and divided than ever. From start to finish, this book is a bit of a rollercoaster—there are so many twists, high-stakes conflicts, and moments of emotional intensity that I just couldn’t put it down. It also dives a little deeper into each character’s journey, particularly Aisha, who really shone for me in this instalment. Her arc felt layered and compelling, and I found myself drawn to her chapters the most.

The worldbuilding continues to be one of my favourite parts of the series. There’s this wonderful balance of vibrant magic and grounded culture—it never feels overwhelming, but you still get the sense that the world is vast, complex, and beautifully imagined. It’s honestly one of the few fantasy settings I can clearly picture, and I’d love to see it come to life on screen one day.

If I’m being honest, I did miss Qadir’s presence a bit—he’s such a central figure in the first book, so it felt like something was missing without him having more of a role here. And while I enjoyed seeing more of Mazen, his storyline wasn’t as strong for me as the others. That said, the pacing, the rich lore, and the high emotional stakes more than made up for it.

This definitely feels like a middle book in the best way—laying the groundwork for an explosive finale while still delivering a satisfying and adventurous story of its own. I cannot wait to see how this trilogy wraps up!
adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious 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
adventurous challenging emotional fast-paced
adventurous 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

I. Love. This. Series. 
Chelsea Abdullah’s writing is beautiful and her stories are so inspiring. 
adventurous 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
mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous emotional mysterious 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
adventurous hopeful medium-paced
adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful 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: No