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alyssaindira's review against another edition
5.0
**No spoilers were harmed in the making of this review**
"What is the point of living if you can't let yourself feel anything?"
Hey guys, I finished Fireblood by Elly Blake, the sequel to Frostblood. Let me just tell ya, this is a rollercoaster, one that builds tension then explodes. It has drama right up front, and danger, then adventure, then action and more danger, and did I mention danger? LOl. A wrong step anywhere could lead to doom. It was so precarious, everything hanging on by a thread. And then the thread is lit on fire and explodes. Seriously. And of course there is heart strain and ache and conflicting feeligns, all that, but the book's true essence was its action, secrets, and revelations. The writing for action scenes was great, easy to follow along and keep track of whats what. And the revelation scenes, some were predictable if you knew what to think about, and others completely blew my mind. Like, I was in shock, gasping at the book. Damn. I really did love the action scenes, and all the displays of fire magic, so cool how the author thought about all of that. I also loved watching Ruby get stronger and more determined, focusing on what she wants, no one else. For the most part. Wait, lemme back up. THis book relatively picks up where the last one let off. Ruby is dealing with her new circumstances best she can. And Arcus is too. But their ways of dealing with it....are complete opposite. Arcus seems to have a big blind spot when it comes to her, and Ruby is just like "seriously bro, do you not see whats going on". As much as I loved them together, I had my worries, regarding...everything...especially Marella....BUt then things happened and she met Kai and he was like "come sail away with me" And I was like "yes". (not a spoiler, its on the bookjacket). Arcus...i dont even know how to feel about him in this book. Was he brave? was he stupid? was he selfish? I have no idea. But then again, Kai, the new bro, has some conflicting qualities as well. Was he selfish? Was he caring? DId he truly believe in her? Did he just want what was best for her or best for himself? **sighs** men....But Kai definitely brought sparks to this novel. He was funny, confident, daring, and dashing. I was swooning. And he helped Ruby in a way Arcus couldnt. He let her be her. He let her be free. He wasnt restricting. And maybe for those reasons...I kinda wanna root for Kai? Although he has his issues....in the end, I think he truly does want to protect Ruby, and cherish her. But Arcus wants the same...but could it ever work? UGH. Damn triangles. Why do I always have to root for the underdog. But yeah, anyway, this book was action packed and i could not stop reading. I just had to know what was going to happen next. ANd that ending, that about killed me. WHen i finished it, I literally went on amazon at midnight and ordered the next book, I am that desperate to read the next one. Wow. I did not see that ending come. **wipes brow** Gonna be interesting how all this wraps up...I just want Ruby to be happy, and be with people who will accept her. I want the best for her. ANd i want the best for Kai. And even Arcus. Damn. Okay, so yea, this book had a bunch of greatness to it. Her time in Sudesia was definitely not what she expected. SO much occurred, so much...the training, the trials, the mission, everything. (not spoiler, on bookjacket). It was a whirlwind of feeling, and half the time I wasnt even sure what i was feeling. Neither did RUby, HA. But i think something that could have made this novel better would have been a pov from Arcus....I really wanted to know what he was up to when she was in sudesia. But oh well....Okay, i think i rambled on long enough. If you guys have any questions or comments, drop em below. Till next time. bye.
"What is the point of living if you can't let yourself feel anything?"
Hey guys, I finished Fireblood by Elly Blake, the sequel to Frostblood. Let me just tell ya, this is a rollercoaster, one that builds tension then explodes. It has drama right up front, and danger, then adventure, then action and more danger, and did I mention danger? LOl. A wrong step anywhere could lead to doom. It was so precarious, everything hanging on by a thread. And then the thread is lit on fire and explodes. Seriously. And of course there is heart strain and ache and conflicting feeligns, all that, but the book's true essence was its action, secrets, and revelations. The writing for action scenes was great, easy to follow along and keep track of whats what. And the revelation scenes, some were predictable if you knew what to think about, and others completely blew my mind. Like, I was in shock, gasping at the book. Damn. I really did love the action scenes, and all the displays of fire magic, so cool how the author thought about all of that. I also loved watching Ruby get stronger and more determined, focusing on what she wants, no one else. For the most part. Wait, lemme back up. THis book relatively picks up where the last one let off. Ruby is dealing with her new circumstances best she can. And Arcus is too. But their ways of dealing with it....are complete opposite. Arcus seems to have a big blind spot when it comes to her, and Ruby is just like "seriously bro, do you not see whats going on". As much as I loved them together, I had my worries, regarding...everything...especially Marella....BUt then things happened and she met Kai and he was like "come sail away with me" And I was like "yes". (not a spoiler, its on the bookjacket). Arcus...i dont even know how to feel about him in this book. Was he brave? was he stupid? was he selfish? I have no idea. But then again, Kai, the new bro, has some conflicting qualities as well. Was he selfish? Was he caring? DId he truly believe in her? Did he just want what was best for her or best for himself? **sighs** men....But Kai definitely brought sparks to this novel. He was funny, confident, daring, and dashing. I was swooning. And he helped Ruby in a way Arcus couldnt. He let her be her. He let her be free. He wasnt restricting. And maybe for those reasons...I kinda wanna root for Kai? Although he has his issues....in the end, I think he truly does want to protect Ruby, and cherish her. But Arcus wants the same...but could it ever work? UGH. Damn triangles. Why do I always have to root for the underdog. But yeah, anyway, this book was action packed and i could not stop reading. I just had to know what was going to happen next. ANd that ending, that about killed me. WHen i finished it, I literally went on amazon at midnight and ordered the next book, I am that desperate to read the next one. Wow. I did not see that ending come. **wipes brow** Gonna be interesting how all this wraps up...I just want Ruby to be happy, and be with people who will accept her. I want the best for her. ANd i want the best for Kai. And even Arcus. Damn. Okay, so yea, this book had a bunch of greatness to it. Her time in Sudesia was definitely not what she expected. SO much occurred, so much...the training, the trials, the mission, everything. (not spoiler, on bookjacket). It was a whirlwind of feeling, and half the time I wasnt even sure what i was feeling. Neither did RUby, HA. But i think something that could have made this novel better would have been a pov from Arcus....I really wanted to know what he was up to when she was in sudesia. But oh well....Okay, i think i rambled on long enough. If you guys have any questions or comments, drop em below. Till next time. bye.
curious_artifact_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.25
kirsten_s's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
So good! It was so easy to fall back into this world and its characters, drama, and action. The story felt like an adventure from start to finish. Epic certainly fits the bill here as Ruby struggles to balance two worlds and increase her powers to battle dark, corrupting enemies. The challenges she faced were fairly creative and quite harrowing. The story was filled with unique twists, and I was shocked by the last major reveal. The characters continued to be strong, Ruby in particular growing in maturity and strength. As for the romance, there was a LOT of drama involved in that, but both Arcus and Kai are good leads (though I'm biased in saying that Arcus is the better of the two). I really enjoyed the action scenes and craved more of them. I'm super excited to see how this series will conclude. I've really enjoyed it and genuinely look forward to each book. I can't wait for June 2018!
books4susie's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the first book in this series and was so happy that I didn’t have to wait a year for book two. Fire Blood picks up the action immediately following Frost Blood. I did find the first third to half a bit slow, the second half of this book more than makes up for it. Action packed with lots of secrets and questions answered fans will be eager to finish this trilogy in 2018 with Nightblood.
ahoipanem's review against another edition
4.5
Okayyy - nachdem ich mit dem ersten Teil doch zugegebenermaßen sehr hart ins Gericht gegangen bin, hat mich dieser Teil dafür umso unerwarteter von den Socken gehauen xD
Die Story konnte mich viel mehr in den Bann ziehen, weil das Worldbuilding durch die viele Mythologie gut durchdacht und auch der Schreibstil mal wieder richtig toll war 😍
Ich hab die Aufbruchstimmung auf dem Schiff geliebt (kann aber natürlich auch einfach daran liegen dass ich Szenen auf Schiffen liebe, weil sie mich immer an Nikolai aus Grisha erinnern 🤭).
Die sudesische Welt endlich auch mal kennenzulernen war sehr toll und ich mochte es, dass man nicht wusste, wem man trauen kann und wem nicht.
Obwohl ich Love Triangles ja absolut hasse, muss ich mich glaub als eine der wenigen outen, die für Kai gerootet hat haha ich fand ihn soo toll (liegt aber vllt auch wieder nur daran dass er mich ein bisschen an Nikolai erinnert hat xD).
Außerdem war das Buch voll an Action, Plot Twists und lustigen Dialogen und hat mich echt begeistert :)
PS: nur leider mangelt es auch hier nicht am Klischee der "Chosen One"- unsere Protagonistin, who is not like other Girls und in jedem Sinne Special wo man nur Special sein kann - aber darüber kann ich hinwegsehen, denn seien wir mal ehrlich, wer von uns wäre nicht auch gerne so Special?
Die Story konnte mich viel mehr in den Bann ziehen, weil das Worldbuilding durch die viele Mythologie gut durchdacht und auch der Schreibstil mal wieder richtig toll war 😍
Ich hab die Aufbruchstimmung auf dem Schiff geliebt (kann aber natürlich auch einfach daran liegen dass ich Szenen auf Schiffen liebe, weil sie mich immer an Nikolai aus Grisha erinnern 🤭).
Die sudesische Welt endlich auch mal kennenzulernen war sehr toll und ich mochte es, dass man nicht wusste, wem man trauen kann und wem nicht.
Obwohl ich Love Triangles ja absolut hasse, muss ich mich glaub als eine der wenigen outen, die für Kai gerootet hat haha ich fand ihn soo toll (liegt aber vllt auch wieder nur daran dass er mich ein bisschen an Nikolai erinnert hat xD).
Außerdem war das Buch voll an Action, Plot Twists und lustigen Dialogen und hat mich echt begeistert :)
PS: nur leider mangelt es auch hier nicht am Klischee der "Chosen One"- unsere Protagonistin, who is not like other Girls und in jedem Sinne Special wo man nur Special sein kann - aber darüber kann ich hinwegsehen, denn seien wir mal ehrlich, wer von uns wäre nicht auch gerne so Special?
staceeyt's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
“All hail the Fire Queen.
Against all odds, Ruby has defeated the villainous Frost King and melted his throne of ice. But the bloodthirsty Minax that was trapped inside is now haunting her kingdom and everyone she loves. The answers to its demise may lie to the south in Sudesia, the land of the Firebloods, and a country that holds the secrets to Ruby’s powers and past…
Despite warnings from her beloved Arcus, Ruby accompanies a roguish Fireblood named Kai to Sudesia, where she must master her control of fire in a series of trials to gain the trust of the suspicious Fire Queen. Only then can she hope to access the knowledge that could defeat the rampaging Minax—which grows closer every moment. But as sparks fly in her moments alone with Kai, Ruby no longer knows whom to trust. The fates of two kingdoms are now in her hands.”
I have been so eager for this book since finishing Frostblood at the start of the year and honestly, it was worth the wait.
Fireblood continues along Ruby’s journey to destroy the minax, which has been wrecking havoc in Tempesia. Surprisingly, the answer to her prayers can be found in Sudesia, her mother’s homeland.
Fast-paced and action packed, this book kept you wanting more. I flew through this in 2 days, mainly because the characters are so engaging. I was weary of the arrival of Kai, as I am hugely opposed to love triangles but I was pleasantly surprised and ended up becoming attached to his flirtatious audacity. The interactions between these characters were powerful and well-written. I also loved the expansion of the world’s mythology, which we didn’t get in the first book.
I was taken back by the ending and again, I am disappointed that I have to wait for the sequel.
Well done Miss Blake, another great novel.
4 / 5*
“All hail the Fire Queen.
Against all odds, Ruby has defeated the villainous Frost King and melted his throne of ice. But the bloodthirsty Minax that was trapped inside is now haunting her kingdom and everyone she loves. The answers to its demise may lie to the south in Sudesia, the land of the Firebloods, and a country that holds the secrets to Ruby’s powers and past…
Despite warnings from her beloved Arcus, Ruby accompanies a roguish Fireblood named Kai to Sudesia, where she must master her control of fire in a series of trials to gain the trust of the suspicious Fire Queen. Only then can she hope to access the knowledge that could defeat the rampaging Minax—which grows closer every moment. But as sparks fly in her moments alone with Kai, Ruby no longer knows whom to trust. The fates of two kingdoms are now in her hands.”
I have been so eager for this book since finishing Frostblood at the start of the year and honestly, it was worth the wait.
Fireblood continues along Ruby’s journey to destroy the minax, which has been wrecking havoc in Tempesia. Surprisingly, the answer to her prayers can be found in Sudesia, her mother’s homeland.
Fast-paced and action packed, this book kept you wanting more. I flew through this in 2 days, mainly because the characters are so engaging. I was weary of the arrival of Kai, as I am hugely opposed to love triangles but I was pleasantly surprised and ended up becoming attached to his flirtatious audacity. The interactions between these characters were powerful and well-written. I also loved the expansion of the world’s mythology, which we didn’t get in the first book.
I was taken back by the ending and again, I am disappointed that I have to wait for the sequel.
Well done Miss Blake, another great novel.
4 / 5*
bea_g_i's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
livinliterary's review against another edition
5.0
I can guarantee that this book will be exciting and intriguing all the way through and will definitely be waiting in anticipation for the next book in this new series.