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shayeantal143's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bookbruin's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
This was such an entertaining and thrilling ride! I took a break from the series after devouring books 1-3.5 and I’m so happy to be back with the Baylor family! The book picks up 3 years after the events in Dragon Fire and I would definitely recommend reading this series in order to get the full experience.
The banter between Catalina and Alessandro was so good! I loved that they were both not who/what the other was expecting. The little Italian endearments/phrases were so cute and the snarky barbs had me laughing so hard while listening to this one. Emily Rankin voiced the characters wonderfully and she nailed it as Catalina. I definitely recommend enjoying this series on audio. I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
Audiobook Review
Overall 5 stars
Performance 5 stars
Story 4.5 stars
Note: The main conflict of the book is resolved by the end, but it does have a sort of cliffhanger since there’s a larger storyline that will unfold over several books.
The banter between Catalina and Alessandro was so good! I loved that they were both not who/what the other was expecting. The little Italian endearments/phrases were so cute and the snarky barbs had me laughing so hard while listening to this one. Emily Rankin voiced the characters wonderfully and she nailed it as Catalina. I definitely recommend enjoying this series on audio. I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
Audiobook Review
Overall 5 stars
Performance 5 stars
Story 4.5 stars
Note: The main conflict of the book is resolved by the end, but it does have a sort of cliffhanger since there’s a larger storyline that will unfold over several books.
readbyria's review against another edition
4.0
I'm torn.
I had lots of fun with this book, and the original trilogy is one of my favourites of all time... but something was missing. Why am I expected to trust Alessandro right away? This man, as handsome as he is, just shows up out of nowhere and we're supposed to smile and nod.
I wanted to see more of those moments where Alessandro and Catalina were just hanging out, and actually earning each other's trust.
Still excited about the next book though!! I wanna see where this goes.
I had lots of fun with this book, and the original trilogy is one of my favourites of all time... but something was missing. Why am I expected to trust Alessandro right away? This man, as handsome as he is, just shows up out of nowhere and we're supposed to smile and nod.
I wanted to see more of those moments where Alessandro and Catalina were just hanging out, and actually earning each other's trust.
Still excited about the next book though!! I wanna see where this goes.
audthecodewitch's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
bhookjunkhie's review against another edition
5.0
What in the what what. Was that! Really good. But I did not see that coming...
caitybell's review against another edition
5.0
I do believe I have a new book husband <3. Alessandro is just too perfect!
Switching POV’s in the middle of a series can be risky for an author, but Ilona Andrews does it flawlessly in Sapphire Flames, book four in the Hidden Legacy series.
I’ve devoured these books like a starving woman and now relisten to the series on audiobook on the regular. The world-building is nothing short of fantastic, the characters diverse, relatable, and perfectly flawed. There are never any cookie-cutter characters in Ilona Andrews’ books and I stand by my hailing the husband/wife writing duo as my favorite authors.
We leave Nevada to her marital bliss and in SF Catalina Baylor takes the lead. It's three years after Wildfire ended and she is now the head of her Prime house after her sister married. Her power, something she was taught to hide all her life, is now her strongest asset in a world that would see her used as a pawn, or killed outright.
When she takes on a new client, promising to do all she can in finding the woman's mother’s killer, Catalina stumbles upon a dark and terrible conspiracy she might not be ready to take on. Enter Alessandro. A powerful Prime from her past that promises to help in her investigation, but even he has his own motives and secrets for doing so. She can't trust him, but she desperately wants to.
I immensely enjoyed reading the continuation of the Baylor family’s story through new eyes. The transition was smooth and, as I said before, flawless. Catalina and Alessandro have a rocky road ahead of them and I’m ready for the twists and turns promised in the next books! Ilona Andrews remains the regents of Adult Urban Fantasy in my book!
Switching POV’s in the middle of a series can be risky for an author, but Ilona Andrews does it flawlessly in Sapphire Flames, book four in the Hidden Legacy series.
I’ve devoured these books like a starving woman and now relisten to the series on audiobook on the regular. The world-building is nothing short of fantastic, the characters diverse, relatable, and perfectly flawed. There are never any cookie-cutter characters in Ilona Andrews’ books and I stand by my hailing the husband/wife writing duo as my favorite authors.
We leave Nevada to her marital bliss and in SF Catalina Baylor takes the lead. It's three years after Wildfire ended and she is now the head of her Prime house after her sister married. Her power, something she was taught to hide all her life, is now her strongest asset in a world that would see her used as a pawn, or killed outright.
When she takes on a new client, promising to do all she can in finding the woman's mother’s killer, Catalina stumbles upon a dark and terrible conspiracy she might not be ready to take on. Enter Alessandro. A powerful Prime from her past that promises to help in her investigation, but even he has his own motives and secrets for doing so. She can't trust him, but she desperately wants to.
I immensely enjoyed reading the continuation of the Baylor family’s story through new eyes. The transition was smooth and, as I said before, flawless. Catalina and Alessandro have a rocky road ahead of them and I’m ready for the twists and turns promised in the next books! Ilona Andrews remains the regents of Adult Urban Fantasy in my book!
agw622's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I am glad I read the novella before this to fill in details. Still I wish the time jump hadn't been so long. I love how the series is going to make it new but consistent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Torture, Death of parent, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Violence, and Emotional abuse
leschroniques_delea's review against another edition
5.0
Coup de cœur pour ce tome 4 qui suit Catalina Baylor une des sœurs de Nevada. Honnêtement je ne suis jamais déçue par ce couple d’auteurs d’urban fantasy.
J’avais adoré les 3 premiers tomes avec Nevada et Rogan mais alors là j’ai encore plus aimé les personnages. J’adore le personnage de Catalina qui est nuancé. Elle est forte elle veut protéger sa famille à tout prix et la sortir de la galère financière en dirigeant sa maison mais elle a aussi beaucoup de doute et de craintes concernant ses pouvoirs et l’emprise qu’il peut avoir sur les autres.
Sa rencontre avec Alessandro a été pour le moins original et la relation qui se développe dans ce tome est plein de tension, d’alchimie, de craintes mais aussi de réparties cinglantes.
L’enquête est toujours bien amené et détaillée pour nous donner envie de connaître la suite. Les chapitres font environ 30 pages voire plus et pourtant je ne les ai pas vue passer j’avais envie de tourner les pages pour finir le tome au plus vite tellement j’étais happée par l’histoire et ses personnages.
J’avais adoré les 3 premiers tomes avec Nevada et Rogan mais alors là j’ai encore plus aimé les personnages. J’adore le personnage de Catalina qui est nuancé. Elle est forte elle veut protéger sa famille à tout prix et la sortir de la galère financière en dirigeant sa maison mais elle a aussi beaucoup de doute et de craintes concernant ses pouvoirs et l’emprise qu’il peut avoir sur les autres.
Sa rencontre avec Alessandro a été pour le moins original et la relation qui se développe dans ce tome est plein de tension, d’alchimie, de craintes mais aussi de réparties cinglantes.
L’enquête est toujours bien amené et détaillée pour nous donner envie de connaître la suite. Les chapitres font environ 30 pages voire plus et pourtant je ne les ai pas vue passer j’avais envie de tourner les pages pour finir le tome au plus vite tellement j’étais happée par l’histoire et ses personnages.