Reviews

Flammenflug by Melissa Caruso

zoe_larrimer's review against another edition

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

caitlinjohnson's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

4.0

 Amalia is my child and I love her so much <3

Amalia and Zaira have such an interesting dynamic that I love, especially the way Zaira comes to reluctantly care for Amalia as a friend rather than just as her falconer.

For the most part, I liked Marcello but he could be a bit overbearing and too controlling at times. His relationship with Istrella (who I personally view as autistic) was adorable and really showed a deeper level to him and his motivations about working at the Mews. 

marigale's review against another edition

3.0

The world is interesting, but the writing is a little clumsy and I had to carefully not think about several things that made no sense. Also the "oh no corsets and dresses" bits were sort of annoying and overdone. Still, definitely about to start the next book.

jujufish3000's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

kelsis_book_nook's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

theskyisnew's review against another edition

4.0

I had a great time and I'm excited to keep going. I really love the growing friendship between the two leading ladies.

plotholes_everywhere's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

claudiacantread's review against another edition

3.0

I can't really tell you why but I just didn't get into this. The magic system felt pretty shallow and treaded over and the characters were fine but not super compelling. I felt like I only got interested in the last 50 pages or so which were exciting and interesting but a little too late for me to up the rating any higher. Could maybe be better going forward in the series but I'm just not interested enough to.

blodeuedd's review against another edition

3.0

I did enjoy this one. It was a solid book, but nothing amazing. Good is still good, and I do hope book 2 will be even better. But hey if the entire series is solid good then that is fine too. I liked the lightness of it.

I wanna get back to Anne with an E, so better make this short.

Amalia is a noble woman who becomes a Falconer by mistake. That is someone who says what the person wielding magic can or can not do. I liked Amalia, she was sensible.

Zaire is the one with magic. Eh, maybe I will warm up to her. She was so something at times.

Zaire wants to be free and hates Amelia. They must become friends.

And someone is trying to make war happen.

The worldbuilding was not the strongest, pretty weak to be honest. But the story was light and easy and fast to read. I will def read more.

alexgryffon's review against another edition

Good world building but slow plot and little character development. Constant friction between the two main characters and very political-driven. May pick up at a later date. So far: ⭐️⭐️⭐️