Take a photo of a barcode or cover
Graphic: Animal death, Torture, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Murder, Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing
WHAT THE FUCK! I AM NOT OKAY😭
That ending was diabolic. How dare you, Rebecca!? Even after being spoiled, I was still fucking shocked. My heart is 💔
I absolutely loved this book. It's still my favourite series, and I've not read Onyx Storm, but I believe it's going to be another masterpiece.
Fourth Wing was my personal favourite, but I still loved Iron Flame. It was so good. Maybe the reread will be even better, like it was with Fourth Wing.
To be honest, the book started a bit slow, and it was sometimes a little boring because the book was so long and absolutely huge. It didn't help that I couldn't read it in one sitting like I did with Fourth Wing, but that's also because of university. But I enjoyed every second of it.
The amount of character growth is insane. Loved every character even more.
Let's start with Violet and Xaden. I am so glad that they started talking with each other and started being more open and honest about their thoughts and feelings. Communication is so important in relationships. Even the fights they had in the beginning were good, no relationship is perfect, and the fact they argued made it more realistic.
Violet is still my favourite female character. She is so me. All her versions, all her sides. I was so proud of her in this book after everything she achieved. She became even more powerful, and she amazes me every time. She learned to use her powers more frequently and trained even harder to become the best version of herself. Through the pain and the hurt, she bites her teeth and does it. She is unstoppable. She does not back down. She does not give up, even if everyone is against her and everything goes wrong. She keeps fighting, and she keeps trying. No matter how big the cost is, she does not back down. She sees the light, the solution, and she will succeed, eventually. This inspired me because I'm in a lot of shit right now. She is indeed my lighting in the dark. She lights up the sky and gives me hope. She is Violet Sorrengail, and she is extraordinary.
I'm glad we got a little more background about Xaden's past. First through the notes he wrote to Vi, but also about what he told her and when we got to meet his home. At the start, I was still a bit irritated with him because he was still defensive and took his distance. But I'm glad he opened up and that he started talking. No more secrets from now on. I absolutely loved how he declared his love to Violet. It was beautiful. He's hot, he's badass, and he would burn the world for Violet.
I was so mad at the end. Why does that happen to him? I hope everything will be okay in the end.
The dragons were still iconic in this book. Tairn is so grumpy dad core. Badass dragon, sarcastic and absolutely fucking funny. I liked every scene he was in.
Andarna, my sweet baby. She needs to be protected at all costs, I adore her. Loved her as a sassy teenager. She is a queen, and she knows it. She slayed, and she ate and left no crumbs (literally, lol).
The side characters slayed, like always. Rhi, Sawyer, Ridoc, Imogen, Quin... LOVE them. They bring so much more to these books, and I love their interactions.
I liked how Imogen and Violet became closer. I think they have like a bestie vibe, and it was good Vi had someone in the beginning that she could count on when she couldn't trust anyone else. Love my badass queen, Imogen.
Also, Dain has absolutely redeemed himself. Protect my guy, please. I feel so sorry for him now, like he's all alone and no one trusts him anymore. He's trying to make it up, and I support him.
The new characters were another slay. Aaric, I love that guy. Wish we saw more of him. Same with Sloane, my girl needs to be protected at all costs. The way she looks actually like Liam, and she is the only part of him that's still left. My heart💔
Speaking of Liam, bro had me bawling my eyes out when he came for Violet to support her when she was all alone and beaten up. He's still looking out for even after being gone.😭
I think it was nice to have so much world building. It was awesome. We saw different places and, we now know more about their real history and how everything works. The magic, the wards, and other stuff. I think it was also fun to know more about the fliers and the gryphons. There is so much information that makes this world unique, and it works so well. Everything fits together, like pieces of a puzzle. I can't wait till we know everything.
I'm excited about the next books. I already loved these two books, so I'm curious about the others.
~ Caitlin out💋
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Gore, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Abandonment
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Blood, Grief, War
Finishing on a cliff hanger though. Nightmare 🙈
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Grief
Minor: Death of parent
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Dysphoria, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Chronic illness, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment
Minor: Bullying