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theintrovertsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Classism
Moderate: Death, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Blood, Confinement, War, Alcohol, Grief, Medical content, and Gore
leweylibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
5.0
I GIVE THIS ONE ALL THE STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So I don't think I liked it more Iron Widow (which would take a LOT) but it's really, really high up there. Like #2 in recent years spot.
First and foremost I absolutely loved how much and the variety of LGBTQIA+ representation!! I loved that no labels were actually used, just descriptions of the characters' experiences, etc. The found family aspect is also just 🤌🥹💕 I love how the beginning starts out as what seems like a very typical romantic scene and then BAM. From then on, you start to get more clues that this book isn't going to be about romance at all really. And I just adore that turn of the tables.
I love so many of the characters, especially Ingrid and Alex. I adore their relationship and how it develops, how Alex feels comfortable enough to come out to Ingrid and share intimate details about his life during such a serious scene lol . I even really like Linden Holt and how he develops as a character. Also Gwendolyn Brooks is such a badass my God.
I did see coming who was behind the rebels, but that didn't take away from the story at all for me. I think it also leaves room for a sequel or some kind of companion or follow up which I really hope we get!!
What else can I gush about this book... The pacing was perfect, I think it would make a great movie, OH!! And I just love the entire concept of flare, how it seems to represent a lot of things that mean power but it isn't a direct correlation to money for instance. It's necessary for survival but is also hoarded and used in elections but also flaunted and wasted and treated as alcohol. There's just so much to unpack there. I also love the action scenes and the other scenes that just made me go DAMN!!!! I had to pause my audiobook and just take a moment to freak out lol.
Lastly, CAN WE TALK ABOUT CHAPTER 23??!!! 🔥🥰😍✊🥹😭💕 Gosh. I cried. I laughed. I vigorously fist pumped in the car. It just gave me all the feels.
I really need this book to have more hype, how does it not have more hype?? 🔥🔥🔥
First and foremost I absolutely loved how much and the variety of LGBTQIA+ representation!! I loved that no labels were actually used, just descriptions of the characters' experiences, etc. The found family aspect is also just 🤌🥹💕 I love how the beginning starts out as what seems like a very typical romantic scene and then BAM. From then on, you start to get more clues that this book isn't going to be about romance at all really. And I just adore that turn of the tables.
I love so many of the characters, especially Ingrid and Alex. I adore their relationship and how it develops, how Alex feels comfortable enough to
I did see coming who was behind the rebels, but that didn't take away from the story at all for me. I think it also leaves room for a sequel or some kind of companion or follow up which I really hope we get!!
What else can I gush about this book... The pacing was perfect, I think it would make a great movie, OH!! And I just love the entire concept of flare, how it seems to represent a lot of things that mean power but it isn't a direct correlation to money for instance. It's necessary for survival but is also hoarded and used in elections but also flaunted and wasted and treated as alcohol. There's just so much to unpack there. I also love the action scenes and the other scenes that just made me go DAMN!!!! I had to pause my audiobook and just take a moment to freak out lol.
Lastly, CAN WE TALK ABOUT CHAPTER 23??!!! 🔥🥰😍✊🥹😭💕 Gosh. I cried. I laughed. I vigorously fist pumped in the car. It just gave me all the feels.
I really need this book to have more hype, how does it not have more hype?? 🔥🔥🔥
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Classism, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Alcohol, and Gore
lktx's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Fantastic opening scene and interesting world/magic. Unfortunately most of the story was flat and predictable.
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder
pastelkerstin's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Drags a bit, is fairly predictable and not as radical as the blurb would have you believe, but the QPR rep is nice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Classism, Blood, Murder, and Police brutality
Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny
Minor: Transphobia and Dysphoria
hello_lovely13's review
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Police brutality, Misogyny, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Blood and Transphobia
vaniavela's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence
Moderate: Police brutality and Murder
jenny_librarian's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Queer characters and coming-of-age on a political background storyline.
The political side of this story will only matter to those who already have an interest in politics, without knowing too much (because a lot of it is explanation of how politics work). I didn’t learn anything new and the “good” and “bad” sides (which are quite similar to our left and right) we’re established from the get go. Still, it had its moments.
I also figured out the plot twist about 100 pages in, waaaaaaay before the big reveal. It’s pretty obvious if you think about it even a little. I don’t think the book is made to keep you in the dark until then, and it’s fine that way.
To me, the political aspect was mostly just a backdrop for the really interesting thing: the QPR. We need more of those – and of different kinds of relationships in general – in literature.
This is it, the reason I gave this book an easy 4.75 stars. Having a QPR plainly written out, as well as a main character trying to understand her sexual and romantic orientations, is so refreshing. It feels good to have this kind of rep.
The political side of this story will only matter to those who already have an interest in politics, without knowing too much (because a lot of it is explanation of how politics work). I didn’t learn anything new and the “good” and “bad” sides (which are quite similar to our left and right) we’re established from the get go. Still, it had its moments.
I also figured out the plot twist about 100 pages in, waaaaaaay before the big reveal. It’s pretty obvious if you think about it even a little. I don’t think the book is made to keep you in the dark until then, and it’s fine that way.
To me, the political aspect was mostly just a backdrop for the really interesting thing: the QPR. We need more of those – and of different kinds of relationships in general – in literature.
This is it, the reason I gave this book an easy 4.75 stars. Having a QPR plainly written out, as well as a main character trying to understand her sexual and romantic orientations, is so refreshing. It feels good to have this kind of rep.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Police brutality and Murder
robin_leeann's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Grief, and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
anniereads221's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Abandonment, Violence, Confinement, Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Alcohol, and Blood
Minor: Transphobia
paperbrownies's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
3.0
- lgbtqiap+, ya, fantasy, magic, political intrigue, women in politics, fire magic, ‘eat the rich’, queer platonic relationships (qpr)
- qpr, side f|f
arospec bisexual mc, nonbinary ace sc, aroace brown sc, wLw couple
”..power wasn’t about who she could tear down in a ruin of flame. It was about who she could lift up, and she didn’t need magic to do that.”
- FIRE MAGIC!!
- i wish there was more of louise!! bc i read her as a very chaotic character so i need her backstory and her generally blowing stuff up!! 😂🤌
- the AROSPEC REP!! for me that has to be the main highlight of the story, especially chapter 23 which made me tear up!! 😭😭 as an aro person myself, i cant believe i got to read such beautiful and affirming words written on page; GAH it has to be the most awesome feeling ever!! and i absolutely love what alex and ingrid have!!
- lastly, a lot of us aros feel bothered by the ‘’love is love” slogan used in queer spaces bc of obvious reasons, right? so i really loved the way the author reclaimed the phrase!! 😌
- cw: violence, fire, vandalism, abandonment, misogyny, sexism, on-page death, murder, injury in detail, alcohol, gaslighting
- qpr, side f|f
arospec bisexual mc, nonbinary ace sc, aroace brown sc, wLw couple
”..power wasn’t about who she could tear down in a ruin of flame. It was about who she could lift up, and she didn’t need magic to do that.”
- FIRE MAGIC!!
- i wish there was more of louise!! bc i read her as a very chaotic character so i need her backstory and her generally blowing stuff up!! 😂🤌
- the AROSPEC REP!! for me that has to be the main highlight of the story, especially chapter 23 which made me tear up!! 😭😭 as an aro person myself, i cant believe i got to read such beautiful and affirming words written on page; GAH it has to be the most awesome feeling ever!! and i absolutely love what alex and ingrid have!!
- lastly, a lot of us aros feel bothered by the ‘’love is love” slogan used in queer spaces bc of obvious reasons, right? so i really loved the way the author reclaimed the phrase!! 😌
- cw: violence, fire, vandalism, abandonment, misogyny, sexism, on-page death, murder, injury in detail, alcohol, gaslighting
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, and Violence
Moderate: Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Murder