Reviews tagging 'War'

Flamefall by Rosaria Munda

7 reviews

raquelreads_'s review

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Another excellent installment in the series. Flamefall is that rare success of a second book in a trilogy, expanding on the world and character building of the first book while simultaneously setting up the third book and holding its own plotline. A prefect mix that had me speeding easily through this book.

 In the first book we saw our young riders struggling to find their way among adults and the politicking of a young government. In this our riders realize their own power and strengths, although they still have their own flaws to work through. I was begging for these kids to figure it out, even as their painful story built their development. 

This series is setting itself up to be amongst my favorite dragon books, I only wish the dragons had more of their own voices!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Colonisation, Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Child death, Classism, Confinement, War, and Blood

Minor: War, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Rape, Confinement, and Sexual assault

kate001's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and War

Moderate: Death

Minor: Blood and Vomit

katrinarose's review

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow. This had everything I was hoping for in the second book. An expansion of political intrigue, more difficult choices and moral ambiguity, another (great) POV, dragon fight scenes, further character development, and suspense. My heart was actually pounding in the last 75 pages! I absolutely cannot wait to start the final book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, War, Death, Classism, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Torture, Murder, Blood, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail

kbz_22's review

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

Flamefall by Rosario Munda is an absolute triumph in the realm of fantasy literature. This sequel not only lives up to the high bar set by its predecessor but surpasses it in many ways. Once again, the plot is a magnetic force, tugging at your curiosity and keeping you enthralled from the first page to the last. The resilience of Annie and Lee, our beloved protagonists, is nothing short of inspiring. Their growth throughout the series is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

What sets Flamefall apart, however, is the emotional connection it fosters between the reader and its characters. The challenges they face, the love they share, the friendships they forge, and the losses they endure all resonate deeply. It feels like your own heartbreak, your own triumph, your own journey.

Munda's mastery of storytelling is evident in how she keeps you hungrily turning pages, racing to unravel the mysteries of the world she's crafted. Flamefall is a poignant and powerful continuation of a series that has carved a permanent place in my heart. It's a must-read for anyone who craves richly developed characters and an immersive, unforgettable story.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and War

Minor: Slavery

petra734's review

adventurous dark emotional sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, War, Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Blood

Moderate: Misogyny, Police brutality, Animal cruelty, Slavery, Animal death, Classism, and Grief

aseel_reads's review

adventurous challenging dark slow-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

4.25

Not me reading the last 10% in public and trying to contain my shock and stress because OMG PANIC!!! THINGS !! HAPPENED !! so yeah definitely did not see the ending coming, really liked the plot events but the book was a bit too slow for my liking and I kept wanting to think Lee's head, about to inhale the enxy book. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Child death, Classism, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Torture, Violence, Vomit, and War

katymat18's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, War, Slavery, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence

Moderate: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse

Minor: Vomit