Scan barcode
connieoco's review against another edition
3.0
hard to get through for awhile, just dense, not as fun as the first one but i will be waiting patiently for the next book and i will have it the day it comes out TRUST.
anyway ive been talking to my coworkers this week being like oh i REALLY hope this thing doesn’t happen cause it’ll make me mad and i hate when other books do it, and then it did happen! whatever!
2.5
anyway ive been talking to my coworkers this week being like oh i REALLY hope this thing doesn’t happen cause it’ll make me mad and i hate when other books do it, and then it did happen! whatever!
2.5
ines_eusebio_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-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
5.0
ihiggyz97's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
So stupid. I will of course be reading the whole series.
_spirirbound_'s review against another edition
3.0
Overall rating; 2.5*
"Iron Flame" by Rebecca Yarros is a sequel to the acclaimed "Fourth Wing", however, the sequel receives mixed feedback, particularly in comparison to its predecessor.
Writing Style (2.5*)
The pacing of "Iron Flame" proves a stumbling block for the me, leaving a desire to revisit "Fourth Wing" for comparison. The perceived step-down from the breakout success of the first book raises questions about potential rush in production, contributing to the disappointment.
Plot (3*)
While the shock reveal of Violet's brother and mysteries surrounding Andarna and the Venin are engaging, but the overall plot falls incredibly short of my expectations. In the context of a five-book series, I feel that little substantial progress is made, to me this is a letdown despite just how large this book is. The only reason I rate this a 3* and not a 1.5* is due to the final 200 pages.
World Building (2*)
I am incredibly critical in regards to feedback directed towards the lack of further world-building, with the exception of some additional dragon lore and wards / wardstones. I'm extremely disappointment in the portrayal of the schooling environment, especially in contrast to the enthralling depiction in the first book.
Characters (2.5*)
Violet and Xaden, once beloved, now evoke a sense of tolerance in me. The incessant arguments and repetitive conflicts without resolution contribute to a decline in affection for these once beloved main characters. The abundance of fighting leading to make-up sex scenes becomes monotonous, overshadowing the potential for impactful character development. These arguments are literally the exact same as the previous with NO resolution.
I will not even begin to mention the distaste I found for Cat and Violet's petty feud; which again was repetetive and childlike (I am aware this is a book series regarding teenagers, however, as these teenagers ride dragons and are actively battling in wars I expect some maturity). I'm also really over the whole ex-girlfriend and current-girlfriend hating one-another trope.
Highlighted characters I enjoyed obviously include the dragons and everyone else excluding the characters mentioned above in my critiques.
Initial Response and Re-readability (4*)
The second half of the book salvages Iron Flame, showcasing Yarros's signature style in crafting an engaging narrative. The final 200 pages, marked by an intense cliffhanger, elevate the reading experience, leaving me in anticipation for subsequent installments.
Recommendation (2*)
The recommendation is cautiously extended to fans of the first book, acknowledging the disappointment and advising potential readers of the mixed reception. Despite the enjoyment derived from the final 200 pages, my overall sentiment remains lukewarm.
In conclusion, "Iron Flame" exhibits both strengths and weaknesses, with a marked decline in pacing and character development. The intricate plot elements and the final cliffhanger offer glimpses of the series's potential, but overall, the sequel fails to match the high standard set by its predecessor.
"Iron Flame" by Rebecca Yarros is a sequel to the acclaimed "Fourth Wing", however, the sequel receives mixed feedback, particularly in comparison to its predecessor.
Writing Style (2.5*)
The pacing of "Iron Flame" proves a stumbling block for the me, leaving a desire to revisit "Fourth Wing" for comparison. The perceived step-down from the breakout success of the first book raises questions about potential rush in production, contributing to the disappointment.
Plot (3*)
While the shock reveal of Violet's brother and mysteries surrounding Andarna and the Venin are engaging, but the overall plot falls incredibly short of my expectations. In the context of a five-book series, I feel that little substantial progress is made, to me this is a letdown despite just how large this book is. The only reason I rate this a 3* and not a 1.5* is due to the final 200 pages.
World Building (2*)
I am incredibly critical in regards to feedback directed towards the lack of further world-building, with the exception of some additional dragon lore and wards / wardstones. I'm extremely disappointment in the portrayal of the schooling environment, especially in contrast to the enthralling depiction in the first book.
Characters (2.5*)
Violet and Xaden, once beloved, now evoke a sense of tolerance in me. The incessant arguments and repetitive conflicts without resolution contribute to a decline in affection for these once beloved main characters. The abundance of fighting leading to make-up sex scenes becomes monotonous, overshadowing the potential for impactful character development. These arguments are literally the exact same as the previous with NO resolution.
I will not even begin to mention the distaste I found for Cat and Violet's petty feud; which again was repetetive and childlike (I am aware this is a book series regarding teenagers, however, as these teenagers ride dragons and are actively battling in wars I expect some maturity). I'm also really over the whole ex-girlfriend and current-girlfriend hating one-another trope.
Highlighted characters I enjoyed obviously include the dragons and everyone else excluding the characters mentioned above in my critiques.
Initial Response and Re-readability (4*)
The second half of the book salvages Iron Flame, showcasing Yarros's signature style in crafting an engaging narrative. The final 200 pages, marked by an intense cliffhanger, elevate the reading experience, leaving me in anticipation for subsequent installments.
Recommendation (2*)
The recommendation is cautiously extended to fans of the first book, acknowledging the disappointment and advising potential readers of the mixed reception. Despite the enjoyment derived from the final 200 pages, my overall sentiment remains lukewarm.
In conclusion, "Iron Flame" exhibits both strengths and weaknesses, with a marked decline in pacing and character development. The intricate plot elements and the final cliffhanger offer glimpses of the series's potential, but overall, the sequel fails to match the high standard set by its predecessor.
nmasters0616's review against another edition
slow-paced
1.0
This book would be 80% shorter if Violet and Xaden just talked to each other.
mariaaxo's review against another edition
5.0
SIGHHHHHHH. That’s all I did throughout this entire book! It was such a nail biter at a lot of parts. Ugh. I loved every second of this book! However, I will say I miss having Xaden around all of the time
ziagouel's review against another edition
4.0
Returning to the Empyrean was FUN and if you loved the first book, you will like this too. We explore more of the world, see more places, meet more characters and get to know better the ones already there, Violet learns how to use her powers better and Andarna grows up a bit. However, I don't think this book needed to have those 600+ pages it has, especially in the first half which felt very slow. I don't mind reading slow stories but I was exhausted from hearing for the 100th time how is Xaden hot or how Violet doesn't believe him, or him serenading her whenever they are together. Trimming it by cca 100 pages would make the story more robust and consistent. To be honest, their romance felt the least interesting of everything that was happening in this book. I really hope for the next 3 (!) books the author ditches the romantic corniness and focuses more on the story, the politics, magic, dragons and everything else, but I have a bad feeling that might not be what awaits us. Anyway, it was a great book to end the year with and my most favourite thing from the Fourth Wing - the dragons - still remain my most favourite thing in Iron Flame.