Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Broken Flames by M.K. Ahearn

4 reviews

princess_sara_sparkles's review

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Body horror, Colonisation, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and War

bail3ybee's review

adventurous funny 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? N/A

4.0

I really liked this book. I loved the avatar vibes to it as someone who grew up with the show. I loved the slow burn of the relationships. Though I do wish is was more gradual, at some points it was a little whiplashy with the enemies to lovers. This book has some awesome quotes and found myself highlighting more than I normally would. I wish we got more background on the kingdoms and individuals so I hope to see more of that in the upcoming books. I also would love to see more of their creatures! Over all this was a fun and easy read and I look forward to reading the rest. I would recommend this book as a cozy romantasy 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, and Physical abuse

Minor: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

kirstenpod_'s review

adventurous fast-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? It's complicated

4.25

Lucky I was able to receive the ARC of this book. I do wish it was longer, as the “slow burn romance” trope was a bit rushed for me, with the book being hardly over 300 pages. Falling in love over the course of one summer feels a bit rushed if they truly are from rivalry kingdoms. But I get it, they both are so pretty they have to fall in love with each other… It is set up perfectly for the next book in the series, with Nyla coming to bring Bellamy back or else. Some beautiful quotes about the stark contrast between fire and ice. Wish it included more world building and included the use of their powers more, but I’m sure we will get plenty more of that in the next book(s) during the probable war between the kingdoms. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, War, Cursing, and Torture

Minor: Grief and Sexual assault

burkesbookshelf's review

adventurous emotional fast-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? N/A

4.75

Couldn’t put the book down. Now I want to know what happens next. Super excited to read more of the author’s work. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Violence

Moderate: Torture and War

Minor: Kidnapping and Sexual assault

This book contains swearing, sexually explicit scenes, violence, assault, and death of parents. Please keep this in mind when reading this story.