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Incendiary by Zoraida Córdova

superbooper's review against another edition

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2.0

Awful writing

karla_readslibros's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

antivancrowe's review against another edition

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there was a lot of cattiness happening that just made me annoyed, I wish we could come up with better ways for characters to show they hate a character than that. 

aobenstine's review against another edition

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5.0

Ummmmm this was SO GOOD????

ellenreadsfantasybooks's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

jgruman's review

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Did not care for the characters

girlglitch's review

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3.0

Incendiary is a new YA fantasy series starter full of action, secrets and magic. I loved the concept, the Moria's powers of enchantment and the vivid setting in a fantastical 15th century Spain - although I felt some of the worldbuilding came a little too late. The story only really comes to life after the first third of the novel. After a slow start, I was relieved when the pace picked up and the focus shifted from mopey characterisation to plot. Suddenly, Incendiary alights into a heartracing adventure, and Renata becomes a worthy heroine.

There are plenty of twists and turns - and enough clues along the way to keep it interesting. By the final third of the novel, all the pieces are starting to come together, leading to a final, adrenaline-filled climax.

Incendiary is not the strongest or most original fantasty I have ever read, but it hooked me enough that I'd look out for the sequel.

*Thank you to Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review*

popthechampey's review against another edition

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4.0

It was pretty good, it just took me what felt like too long to warm up to any of the characters in the story. Still, I liked the plot enough.

ameserole's review against another edition

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4.0

Wow.

Ever since I got Incendiary in my Fairyloot box, last year I might add, I have been dying to dive into it. Luckily, this year/weekend/whatever was the time for me to dive into it. Well, shit, guys - I don't even know what to say right now. From the very beginning, I was hooked. In some ways, I was getting Six of Crows vibes because of the found family of little rebels.

After that, I got to know the characters and how interesting their magic could truly be. Especially Renata because she always seemed to be used by anyone she met. Luckily, she had a few good people who actually believed in her and treated her like she was human and not a monster. As for everyone else, screw them. I need revenge ASAP people.

So, it's safe to admit that with each twist and turn, I had no idea what betrayal or secret I was going to get next. I'll admit that I had a feeling one of the secrets were going to be true. Once it was revealed, I SCREAMED people. I was on the right path for once! So, yeah, I was super proud that my head was going in that direction. Even if it did seem a bit predictable.

Other than that, this book was so easy to devour. I liked that the romance wasn't the main focus and revenge sort of was. I wasn't expecting a huge reveal towards the end of the book but now I'm super pumped for the next book. I honestly can't wait for the next adventure!

ellyrarg's review against another edition

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2.0

Eh…. Did not love. I wasn’t sold on the initial love story premise, there was too much grief and second guessing and honestly, I feel like the stakes aren’t necessarily sold in. Like, could she not just jump ship and live a quiet hermit life, and onwards the story would go without her? So much of the story is happening to her, rather than her driving it.

And the bits she does drive feel… reactionary. I’m a bit over the second guessing and whinging.

Castian tho… he’s a character (I hope!) worth reading the next book for. Dez on the other hand, very meh.