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lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Grief
Minor: Confinement, Physical abuse, Torture, Vomit, Gaslighting
adventurous
dark
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, War
Moderate: Sexual assault
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Did I hate this? No. Was it the worst out of the series, including the FBAA books? Yes. 1000%. Which is unfortunate. Let’s just say this book did not need to be 723 pages. Itcould have been cut by more than half. There is very little action- it’s really mostly Sera understanding her role and trying to deal with her trauma. And I fully support a book about finding yourself and healing, but I don’t feel JLA did a great job with it. THAT BEING SAID- I am SO ready to pick up where we left off with The War of Two Queens. Give me the Primal of Blood and Bone!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence
adventurous
dark
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Spoilers ahead!!
The first half or so of this book was a bit boring and forgettable. I found myself begging Sera and Ash to stop talking, get out of bed, and brush their teeth or something.
The second part of the book picked back up nicely! It was a welcome return to the well-written and exciting story I’d been missing. There was a lot of action and though people died (stop killing draken!!) I’m thrilled that we didn’t losemain characters or people we really cared about in the final battle. It would have been too much after losing Ezra and the whole kingdom of Lasania, basically. I’m so tired of that level of doom and gloom. Seeing a truly unhinged and nutso Kolis was interesting, too.
I really enjoyed how Sera’s trauma and her processing of it was portrayed. She’s deeply flawed and her mistakes actually mattered. It’s refreshing to see that from a FMC.
I didn’t love how most of Ash’s personality was reduced to “over-protective wife-guy”. The chemistry and banter from books 1 and 2 was gone (until the end of the book imo). Ash doing things like growling at a doctor for touching Sera just made me mad. That’s not cute!! Chill out!!
And finally, the pregnancy trope. Normally I hate it and I was dreading the reveal from the first mention of nausea. BUT this one actually made sense and was well done. It wasn’t just plopped in there to wrap things up (cough coughACOTAR ). I liked that it played a part in the plot and answered a lot of questions. I did NOT like how much it emphasized that Sera and Ash had only known each other for like four months. How is that possible? It pissed me off. Anyway.
The first half had me annoyed but the second half had me locked in. I cant wait for the final book to come out in a few days!
The first half or so of this book was a bit boring and forgettable. I found myself begging Sera and Ash to stop talking, get out of bed, and brush their teeth or something.
The second part of the book picked back up nicely! It was a welcome return to the well-written and exciting story I’d been missing. There was a lot of action and though people died (stop killing draken!!) I’m thrilled that we didn’t lose
I really enjoyed how Sera’s trauma and her processing of it was portrayed. She’s deeply flawed and her mistakes actually mattered. It’s refreshing to see that from a FMC.
I didn’t love how most of Ash’s personality was reduced to “over-protective wife-guy”. The chemistry and banter from books 1 and 2 was gone (until the end of the book imo). Ash doing things like growling at a doctor for touching Sera just made me mad. That’s not cute!! Chill out!!
And finally, the pregnancy trope. Normally I hate it and I was dreading the reveal from the first mention of nausea. BUT this one actually made sense and was well done. It wasn’t just plopped in there to wrap things up (cough cough
The first half had me annoyed but the second half had me locked in. I cant wait for the final book to come out in a few days!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Pregnancy
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, War
Moderate: Sexual assault, Grief, Pregnancy
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm confilted with this book. I alternated between the numeric and audiobook. I dont not think I would have been able to finish the book underwise. The frist 60% of the book are mainly dialog that last for an eternity without any developement at all. The last 40%, which is the interesting part, feels so rush to me.
The character talk of entombing Kolis for the whole book and it end up being a rush battle within 1 chapter. For this strong being, it seems to be easily completed and disappointing. But this is my personal opinion
This book could have easily been 400 pages rather than 800. There was so many filler chapter of spicy scene. Summary, both character don't want talk about their trauma, they will get shack it up (all the freaking time!)! I felt this book prioritize spice vs plot. This is were my interest was lost.
I'm still looking forward to The primal of Blood and Bone! But I feel the last two book in the Flesh and Fire series have been a major disappointment compared to the Blood and Ash series. I truly hope we have a lovely finality of the story.
This book could have easily been 400 pages rather than 800. There was so many filler chapter of spicy scene. Summary, both character don't want talk about their trauma, they will get shack it up (all the freaking time!)! I felt this book prioritize spice vs plot. This is were my interest was lost.
I'm still looking forward to The primal of Blood and Bone! But I feel the last two book in the Flesh and Fire series have been a major disappointment compared to the Blood and Ash series. I truly hope we have a lovely finality of the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy
Moderate: Suicide, War
dark
emotional
medium-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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Death, Grief, Pregnancy
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, War
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, War
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is the longest a book has taken me since October 2023 and not because it was bad but I read it on my kindle and when I opened it and it said 18 hours and 50 minutes left in book it felt overwhelming!
This is a FAVOURITE series for sure. I had read from blood and ash first and whilst a standalone series that makes sense, this series built so much more of the world and a larger understanding of what’s going on.
I want a Nyktos! This book was the slowest of the series but when it’s 19 hours you can’t expect it to be all go, all the time. Loved it! It was just a lot of chat and discussing war and what’s to come and strategies. What a good series though! Love. Love. Love.
This is a FAVOURITE series for sure. I had read from blood and ash first and whilst a standalone series that makes sense, this series built so much more of the world and a larger understanding of what’s going on.
I want a Nyktos! This book was the slowest of the series but when it’s 19 hours you can’t expect it to be all go, all the time. Loved it! It was just a lot of chat and discussing war and what’s to come and strategies. What a good series though! Love. Love. Love.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy