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myrealityislemons's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: War and Slavery
blau_elmo's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.0
This Golden Flame is your bog standard YA fiction: adventurous, some vague magical system, a stereotypically bad boss, and a ragtag team of scrappers who somehow defeat the enormous organisation despite the impossible odds.
There really isn't much for me to say other than it's a light read, though very generic at times. Still, it makes me nostalgic of the days I could indulge in the likes of Percy Jackson - though I feel that Riordan's world is a lot more fleshed out than this novel. Nevertheless, an average read.
There really isn't much for me to say other than it's a light read, though very generic at times. Still, it makes me nostalgic of the days I could indulge in the likes of Percy Jackson - though I feel that Riordan's world is a lot more fleshed out than this novel. Nevertheless, an average read.
Content Warnings
Minor: War and Blood
pointeshoebookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
3.5
Simply beautiful. So much LGBT+ representation. Especially for my fellow ace community members. Also no one told me there were pirates!! (You think I would have put two and two together when I first looked at Fairyloot's alternate cover, but alas I did not). Lastly, Alix . . . sweet baby child . . . did any one else smash together Aang (ATLA) and Al (Fullmetal Alchemost) in their head when imagining him? Or was it just me?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Violence, Gun violence, Grief, Death, War, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
ctara2123's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
3.75
I really enjoyed this! But it felt like it went a bit too fast. I think it would have benefited greatly from more fleshing out of literally all of the characters’ backstories and relationships.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery and Violence
Moderate: Torture and Gun violence
Minor: Death and War
binches's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
I enjoyed this book so much.
It had pirates, runes, automatons, and a world inspired by Ancient Greece. The rich worldbuilding also hints at an even bigger picture with so many different and diverse cultures (though this book mainly stays and focuses on the islands the protagonists grew up on).
What I loved the most about this book (besides the very casual queer representation, we have an ace protagonist, a non-binary side character, and an mlm couple) is that it didn't waste time on unnecessary drama. There are no frustrating fights over whether or not
The conflict that DOES happen eventually has such a significant impact because we had a good build-up for the character's relationships. It feels meaningful because the book didn't dwell on minor conflicts prior.
What hindered me from rating this book 'exceptional' instead of 'very good' is that every now and then the prose left me confused about the logistics of the current situation. There were moments when I didn't know where exactly the characters were or who was saying what.
Apart from that, this has become one of my favorite books that I had so much fun with and that I would recommend to everyone who wants to read about ace girls hanging out with pirates and befriending automatons.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Gun violence and War
the_books_music_life's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I didn't know this book had pirates and open sea adventures!! I love pirate stories/elements.
I was a little wary going into this book since it’s a standalone fantasy/syfy. With most standalone fantasies you get one of two things; a lot of info dumping in the very beginning or you don’t get enough and you’re left confused. You didn’t get a whole lot of info dumping, you got bits and pieces of the history and the world without it overwhelming you. That being said I was a bit confused at the beginning and later on since we didn’t get a whole lot of information but it was cleared up not long after.
I was pleasantly surprised how the author made use of two of the characters pronouns. I have yet to read a book that referenced or made note of it. I also think there was a hint of asexuality rep but it was just a tiny sliver that I'm unsure if it really was there.
I don't have strong feelings for this book. I enjoyed it and liked many aspects of it but it was just okay for me. It might have something to do with the audiobook, I wasn't the biggest fan of the narrators. Or maybe it's because it's syfy and I'm not the greatest fan of it.
Overall this book had a good plot and was fast paced without leaving the reader in the dust. Some of the characters had a good amount of growing as the book progressed.
The ending was ambiguous enough that you can make up what you think/want to happen next, while also giving the story that ending it needs to be a standalone.
I was a little wary going into this book since it’s a standalone fantasy/syfy. With most standalone fantasies you get one of two things; a lot of info dumping in the very beginning or you don’t get enough and you’re left confused. You didn’t get a whole lot of info dumping, you got bits and pieces of the history and the world without it overwhelming you. That being said I was a bit confused at the beginning and later on since we didn’t get a whole lot of information but it was cleared up not long after.
I was pleasantly surprised how the author made use of two of the characters pronouns. I have yet to read a book that referenced or made note of it. I also think there was a hint of asexuality rep but it was just a tiny sliver that I'm unsure if it really was there.
I don't have strong feelings for this book. I enjoyed it and liked many aspects of it but it was just okay for me. It might have something to do with the audiobook, I wasn't the biggest fan of the narrators. Or maybe it's because it's syfy and I'm not the greatest fan of it.
Overall this book had a good plot and was fast paced without leaving the reader in the dust. Some of the characters had a good amount of growing as the book progressed.
The ending was ambiguous enough that you can make up what you think/want to happen next, while also giving the story that ending it needs to be a standalone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, and Slavery
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, and Physical abuse
Minor: Torture and War
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