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A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross

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mbmayo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

I was hooked by A River Enchanted, and was thrilled that the second book of the duology was already released when I finished it. I loved getting to know more about the characters and seeing them thrust into unknown situations. I hope Rebecca Ross revisits the world of Cadence eventually. She left so many story seeds throughout the series that I'd love for her to explore further.

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xta_07's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective 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

5.0

More like tears endless… I have felt all of the feelings… And I mean that as a huge compliment. Ross’ writing style simply swept me away, it was a lovely story that was beautifully written. Adaria/Jack’s relationship is simply the sweetest, and reading Adaria’s journey of finding her voice and strength was such a pleasure to read. I also really enjoyed Torin/Sid’s story as well; as they struggle to find balance between what’s best for the Isle, and what is best for their partner.

This was a story of couples learning to trust in the strengths of their partners, when to lean on them, and when to take their burdens. ❤️

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erinmjustice's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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sosewalt's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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krisalexcole's review against another edition

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slow-paced

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

2.25

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afellowreader_09's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

I think at this point, we should all accept that I am in love with this duology. Okay so let's discuss the plot first. This book follows Adaira and her struggle to fit in and settle in the west. It shows Jack being miserable without her. Then comes along the blight, a sickness that appears as a bruise on an infected area. Torin and Sidra, struggling to help their clan with this illness. As the book goes along, Jack finally plays for the fire spirits after the fire in Mirin's hearth goes out. Ash, Laird of the Fire spirits materializes and tells Jack that he needs to go west. And he does, but despite his great efforts gets captured by Rab Pierce(HATE HIM, EW, CREEP🤢🤢) and he has to fight his father in the culling. Adaira, not aware that Jack is in the west, is guided by Ash to find Jack in the arena where she puts a stop to the fight and claims him before her clan. The scene where Niall just sobs because he realised he almost killed his son, BROKE ME. The scene where Jack met his Nan, Elspeth, is soo emotional to me. The dinner scene where Jack meets his dad, properly, for the first time😭❤️. ALSO, ADAIRA GOING AFTER RAB BECAUSE "NO ONE HURTS THE ONES I LOVE" IS SO BADASS. SHE MADE HIM DRINK THE PPISON AND COLLECTED THE CRYSTAL BLOOD😍. Even Jack was like "Good luck RAB!". Lmao, love them! I was grinning and smirking like some lunatic at that scene. Torin and Sidra being separated hurt😢 Just reading the scenes where they're away from each other made me tear up. Torin trying to communicate with her while in the spirit realm and his heartbreak when he realized he wasn't able to, pierced my heart. Sidra dealing with her blight infection and pregnancy alone😭😭. I didn't realise it in the 1st book but omg, Torin really changed for Sid. That warmed my heart♥️Also, how did Rebbeca Ross manage to both break and mend my heart in the last 50 pages of the book. I was bawling my eyes out when Jack was claimed by the spirits and given the crown. Reading Adaira's grief really didn't help my mental state, Becca. At that point, I was contemplating jumping off a bridge because, WHY, REBECCA, WHY? It hurt even more reading Frae's reaction. I was crying with her. My joy could not be contained when Jack returned back to the mortal realm to Adi. HE GAVE UP IMMORTALITY AND MUSIC FOR HER. HE CHOSE HER ABOVE ALL ELSE. I think the reason that means a lot is because throughout the book, I realised that she was scared of losing those she loved. She was very protective over them and, from what I saw, she hated that her whole life was built on a lie and I think she found comfort in Jack, in the fact that everything was real and truthful and vulnerable with him and I loved that. I love them!!!💕💕💞So, I conclusion, Jack and Adi are amazing precious darlings. Torin and Sidra are the cutest. Writing is exquisite. I loved the progression of the relationship with Adi and her parents. I think the dynamic between Innes and David is👌👌👌Additional; I loved the ending. The clan line going away, the isle being balanced, Kae being given the crown! AAAHH, I loved this book. (ps. Just thinking about Maisie's reaction to Sid's pregnancy; Frae's reaction to Jack returning home.. Heck everyone's reaction because I know that the news broke them. Frae's line made me sob "he promised me" 😭😭)

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thecriticalreader's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

I was excited to see the sequel to A River Enchanted was listed as an add-on for the December Book of the Month picks!

Blurb:

In this conclusion to the Elements of Cadence duology, a blight is infecting the East and West of the isle of Cadence, and the spirits are restless under the despotic rule of Bane, King of the Northern Wind. Jack remains in the East while his wife, Adaira, lives with her parents from the enemy Breccan Clan. Tensions and stress run high as the Tamerlaine and Breccan Clans struggle to trust one another amidst a war in the spirit realm.

Review:

Rebecca Ross’s writing has a magic of its own. Every time I opened A Fire Endless, I forgot that I was reading and became completely immersed in the world and story she created. Her writing allowed me to grasp the storyline, feel the emotions the characters were feeling, and understand the world’s magic with little to no effort, which is not an easy feat in the fantasy genre. I also appreciate her ability to build stakes without making her story too dark.

As I read, there were very few moments that pulled me out of the story. One thing that struck me was how Rebecca Ross eschews cheap plot devices or lazy story conventions to further the story. The main characters, although not perfect, act intelligently and respond appropriately to their situations. Ross lets her story unfold naturally and at its own pace. The result is a magnificent story that is enjoyable to read and provides a satisfying conclusion to the duology.

The only thing that is keeping me from rating A Fire Endless as a 4.75 or 5 is that Ross did not take any risks with the ending of the story. That does not mean that the ending is bad—far from it. I am glad that she chose the safe route if she did not feel that she could handle a bolder ending. That being said, I think if she had been able to successfully shake things up more at the end, A Fire Endless might have been a masterpiece.

The Run-Down:

You will almost certainly like A Fire Endless if you liked the first book in the duology.

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takarakei's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

5.0

I honestly don’t even know where to begin with this book and series. I am so in love with it I think it might be my new life goal to get everyone in my book club to read it.

3🌶️

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theonlybaillie's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

While this book had some pacing issues for me in the beginning, the second half of this book truly stunned me. I love these characters so deeply, and this story of redemption and love and justice just makes my heart elated. I don't re-read books often, but I can TOTALLY see myself re-reading this duology.

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readwithria's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective 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

4.0

A Fire Endless was a beautifully written sequel that slightly missed the mark for me compared to its predecessor.

A Fire Endless felt like a very different book from A River Enchanted. While it still took place on the same island and with the same cast of characters, a lot of things didn’t work as well for me this time around. But before I get to those, here are the things I DID enjoy!

Things I liked:
- learning about the west and its culture
- Adaira’s growth and overcoming of her fears
- Torin’s renewed appreciation for Sidra and the softer aspects of the isle
- the development of the relationship between the east and west
- Kae!

Things I didn’t like
- the different plot elements felt disconnected from one another. The blight that is the impetus for the book feels insignificant in comparison to Jack’s actual journey
- the climax of the book didn’t satisfy me emotionally. This big moment that ended the series ended up having almost no emotional impact for me, and I knew that it couldn’t be the end because of that

Obviously, I still enjoyed the book quite a bit! The characters and the writing were wonderful, and most of the time I thoroughly enjoyed the story as well. But those two things were enough to drop this down a full star for me. That said, I will definitely be reading more from Rebecca Ross. 4 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley andHarper Voyager for providing me an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

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