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lynx_bookworm's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed reading this book!
Cora is a fae witch, searching for her best friend, Wren.
Wren has gone missing and Cora tracked her to the Institute of the Storm Fae, a magical Insitute guarded by a dragon shifter.
But there's only way to enter the Institute of the Storm Fae, by using magic against the law.
Cora uses magic, becoming an outlaw and enters the Institute, to search for Wren.
But when it becomes apparent that she is a powerful fe witch, she is sent to the trials, in order to become a Gurdian... She either wins the trials and becomes a Guardian or she fails the trials and dies at the hands of the Nathair, the Dragon shifter..
As the trils begin, so does the covert search for Wren, a search that proves to be more mysterious than Cora initially thought.....
Cora is a fae witch, searching for her best friend, Wren.
Wren has gone missing and Cora tracked her to the Institute of the Storm Fae, a magical Insitute guarded by a dragon shifter.
But there's only way to enter the Institute of the Storm Fae, by using magic against the law.
Cora uses magic, becoming an outlaw and enters the Institute, to search for Wren.
But when it becomes apparent that she is a powerful fe witch, she is sent to the trials, in order to become a Gurdian... She either wins the trials and becomes a Guardian or she fails the trials and dies at the hands of the Nathair, the Dragon shifter..
As the trils begin, so does the covert search for Wren, a search that proves to be more mysterious than Cora initially thought.....
gypsydawn's review against another edition
4.0
Decent 3.5 rounded up
I really liked this book - up to the final chapter. It was well written and flowed well, creating a complex magical world the author dared us to understand. The FMC was amazing, paired with a dragon blood you can’t help but love, even as you kinda hate him. Yet when all was said and done... the final chapter threw me for a loop. I won’t spoil it, but let’s just say I was expecting a bit more resistance or at least lead up descriptions!
Pros:
- World building
- FMC is great.
- Mythology intertwined with religion
Cons:
- Character trait diversions in final chapter.
- Some editing issues.
- Rushed in places
I really liked this book - up to the final chapter. It was well written and flowed well, creating a complex magical world the author dared us to understand. The FMC was amazing, paired with a dragon blood you can’t help but love, even as you kinda hate him. Yet when all was said and done... the final chapter threw me for a loop. I won’t spoil it, but let’s just say I was expecting a bit more resistance or at least lead up descriptions!
Pros:
- World building
- FMC is great.
- Mythology intertwined with religion
Cons:
- Character trait diversions in final chapter.
- Some editing issues.
- Rushed in places
anneth6's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
katrina_ingram's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve been a fan of CN Crawford for a while and have slowly been working my way through her back catalogue. I was a little hesitant with this one because it’s co authored but I needn’t have worried, it was just as good as the other books in the shadow and flames series. I just need to read the shadow fae series to complete the books in that world :)
nemerith's review against another edition
4.0
I'm so happy! Another awesome book in one of my favorite worlds. YAY!
Okay, where to start?
World building as always was great, while this book is part of the Demons of Fire and Night world, the locations were of course different. All scenes and environments were very detailed and clear.
Character development was super! I had hoped we would get a book about Cora and the new characters we met in the last Court of Shadows book and lo and behold! Cora was well thought out and felt very real. Even in her facepalm moments :D We got a good insight into her past, her reasoning and the importance of her friendship with Wren. One thing that strikes me as odd is why she just didn't break into the institute instead of being taken prisoner. I mean.. she is hella powerful!
Then we have the Nathair, our dark and brooding dragon-blood fae that is her trainer. Yeah, I really liked him :D So full of secrets yet oddly connected in some ways to Cora. Can't wait to see how this turns out!
Pacing and flow were very good. There wasn't a dull moment at all in the book. A great balance between action and conversation.
The book itself was well written with no (noticeable) errors. There is no sex described (if that is important to you).
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book and all in all, I'm a big fan of these authors co-writing a series. I read the book in one go, with bouts of laughing, facepalming, snorting and gasping all throughout the book. There is no big omg cliffhanger, but we are left with many (many) questions... so here I am looking very much forward to book 2.
Okay, where to start?
World building as always was great, while this book is part of the Demons of Fire and Night world, the locations were of course different. All scenes and environments were very detailed and clear.
Character development was super! I had hoped we would get a book about Cora and the new characters we met in the last Court of Shadows book and lo and behold! Cora was well thought out and felt very real. Even in her facepalm moments :D We got a good insight into her past, her reasoning and the importance of her friendship with Wren. One thing that strikes me as odd is why she just didn't break into the institute instead of being taken prisoner. I mean.. she is hella powerful!
Then we have the Nathair, our dark and brooding dragon-blood fae that is her trainer. Yeah, I really liked him :D So full of secrets yet oddly connected in some ways to Cora. Can't wait to see how this turns out!
Pacing and flow were very good. There wasn't a dull moment at all in the book. A great balance between action and conversation.
The book itself was well written with no (noticeable) errors. There is no sex described (if that is important to you).
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book and all in all, I'm a big fan of these authors co-writing a series. I read the book in one go, with bouts of laughing, facepalming, snorting and gasping all throughout the book. There is no big omg cliffhanger, but we are left with many (many) questions... so here I am looking very much forward to book 2.
sh543's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
jcone's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
debmozingo's review against another edition
5.0
This book was fabulous! I didn't see things coming, which I loved. I hate predictability. I loved the characters. They had depth, and I could relate to them. The story was original, which can be hard to find in this genre. I absolutely can't wait to read the next book in the series!
marcellaluna_author's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
I received this book for free after signing up for C. N. Crawford's newsletter. 🥳
- A badass female MC.
- Fae, ancient gods, demons, magic, and mayhem.
- A morally grey dragon shifter love interest 🖤
Fast paced, action packed, and entertaining! 🫶🏼
🖤 Quote:
“The next time you hit me with your magic, Melkarth, will be your last.”
Somehow, his smile was heartbreakingly beautiful as he pried my fingers off his neck. “What a way to die.”
- A badass female MC.
- Fae, ancient gods, demons, magic, and mayhem.
- A morally grey dragon shifter love interest 🖤
Fast paced, action packed, and entertaining! 🫶🏼
🖤 Quote:
“The next time you hit me with your magic, Melkarth, will be your last.”
Somehow, his smile was heartbreakingly beautiful as he pried my fingers off his neck. “What a way to die.”
angelaann88's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this novel. I liked the main character and her mentor. I liked how her mission kept evolving into something more.