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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
This was hyped up so much and I just don't think it got there completely. Characters were being petty and annoying the entire time. But the action and drama and politics were super good but romance was not.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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:
Yes
This was just a no for me. I wanted to like it so bad after really enjoying Fourth Wing and it did not live up at all.
1. About 200 pages too long. The first half or so of the book barely anything happens
2. I disengaged from their love story because it got super cringe. Why are they constantly making out and showing excessive pda in front of crowds of people every time they dramatically reunite. I was literally dying laughing each time imagining it.
3. The dialogue. Didn’t realize how not good it was until I switched to the audiobook, which thank god I did. It saved me from DNFing this.
All that said I’ll probably continue the series because I need to know what happens after the cliff hanger ending lol but I should probably just google spoilers.
1. About 200 pages too long. The first half or so of the book barely anything happens
2. I disengaged from their love story because it got super cringe. Why are they constantly making out and showing excessive pda in front of crowds of people every time they dramatically reunite. I was literally dying laughing each time imagining it.
3. The dialogue. Didn’t realize how not good it was until I switched to the audiobook, which thank god I did. It saved me from DNFing this.
All that said I’ll probably continue the series because I need to know what happens after the cliff hanger ending lol but I should probably just google spoilers.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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
Rebecca Yarros outdoes herself in Iron Flame, the riveting sequel to Fourth Wing. With higher stakes, explosive action, and deeper character development, this book is impossible to put down.
Violet Sorrengail’s journey at Basgiath War College intensifies as she faces new dangers, devastating betrayals, and shocking revelations about dragons and their bonds. Her growth as a character is inspiring, balancing resilience and vulnerability. The chemistry between Violet and Xaden Riorson is magnetic, delivering tension and emotion in equal measure.
Yarros masterfully blends epic battles, political intrigue, and intimate moments, crafting a story that keeps readers on edge. The twists are jaw-dropping, and the pacing never lets up. Fans of Fourth Wing will be thrilled, and newcomers will quickly see why this series is a phenomenon.
Iron Flame is a spectacular sequel that leaves you craving more. Five stars!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is not as fast paced as the first book, which I appreciate some people may find disappointing, but we know there are multiple books in the series to come so the story has to build.
I loved the character development and the fact that the relationships felt more believable than most YA/Romantasy books. The love interests actually spend a lot of time learning how best to navigate this new relationship, we go on a journey with them as they figure out how to communicate. The friendships and the turmoil that Violet faces just felt real and I’m glad they weren’t rushed - it made the risks towards the end of the book feel high stake and genuine.
Watching Violet transform from someone who has always felt she was fragile because of her body into someone who begins to truly believe in herself was awesome to see.
The dragons are superb and the storyline had me constantly trying to think ahead and put it all together. Whilst some of the reveals were easily guessed, the ending caught me off guard! Looking forward to the next one already.
I loved the character development and the fact that the relationships felt more believable than most YA/Romantasy books. The love interests actually spend a lot of time learning how best to navigate this new relationship, we go on a journey with them as they figure out how to communicate. The friendships and the turmoil that Violet faces just felt real and I’m glad they weren’t rushed - it made the risks towards the end of the book feel high stake and genuine.
Watching Violet transform from someone who has always felt she was fragile because of her body into someone who begins to truly believe in herself was awesome to see.
The dragons are superb and the storyline had me constantly trying to think ahead and put it all together. Whilst some of the reveals were easily guessed, the ending caught me off guard! Looking forward to the next one already.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
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