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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
Complicated
Helen Scheuerer has done it again! Iron & Embers is an absolute triumph that seamlessly picks up where Legends of Thezmar left off. I was thrilled to see Wren and Torj’s story continue, especially after the way their arc was left open—this book delivered everything I hoped for and more.
The return of familiar faces was such a joy. Kipp’s, in particular, had me grinning with his antics—so true to character and exactly the dose of mischief I didn’t know I needed. The side characters in this world are just as rich and compelling as the leads, and their inclusion made the world feel even more alive.
Speaking of world building—wow. The detail and scope of this realm are immense, and it’s so easy to fall back into the magic and danger that Helen crafts so vividly. But it’s the slow burn between Wren and Torj that really had my heart pounding. The tension, the yearning… it kept my toes curling the whole way through.
And just like Helen loves to do, the last 20% of the book popped off. Twists I didn’t see coming, revelations that left me wide-eyed, and a cliffhanger that genuinely had me reeling. I need the next book immediately—but luckily, I won’t have to wait long!
This is an unforgettable start to the Ashes of Thezmarr series, and I already know it’s going to be one of my favourites.
adventurous
emotional
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
February (2025) FairyLoot Romantasy pick - I was super into this book at the start. It’s written in 3rd person with an interesting alchemist concept and war survivor turned vigilante assassin backstory! Sadly, the writing became flat and the story began to drag. Seriously, this did not need to be 586 pages! Enjoyable but I’d probably enjoy it more as an audiobook.
A Harry Potter x Fourth Wing crossover.
A Harry Potter x Fourth Wing crossover.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
An absolute 5 star read from Helen AGAIN! This book put me together and broke me all over again in the true Thezmarr way. Do yourself a favour and read this series and Legends! Helen is a master with her words. The end absolutely wrecked me though.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
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
Torj, you need to learn how to communicate you stupid stupid man
adventurous
emotional
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:
Complicated