1.11k reviews for:

Iron & Embers

Helen Scheuerer

4.17 AVERAGE

millieoxley97's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

mooreamyd's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous emotional 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: Yes

read_ingbooks1's review against another edition

4.0

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Wasn’t bad but you definitely need to read the blood and steel series before this one. Although I have, it was a year ago and I had no clue what was happening at the start

meliagreigh's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

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If you haven’t read this yet, GO GET IT! Helen Scheuerer has outdone herself! Iron & Embers is a continuation of sorts of the Legends of Thezmarr series, which, by the way, I also HIGHLY recommend. I believe you can start this book without reading the previous, but it would be best to read the first series to understand some of the important backstory.

Wren is a storm-wielder and an alchemist, already impressive in her knowledge and abilities. Her dream is to attend Drevenor Academy and become a Master Alchemist. But there are threats and danger of which she is unaware.

Torj, the Bear-Slayer, is the Warsword assigned to protect her. There is a connection to Wren he never expected nor can understand. 

If you like:
Who did this to you?
Forbidden romance
Spice 
One horse…

RUN, don’t walk, to read Iron & Embers!

friendlycashew4's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

kellsfictionalcorner's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

meghanclaire's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous challenging 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

whatkenzreads's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I really enjoyed Wren and Tor's story! 

As someone who didn't finish The Legends of Thezmarr series (whoops 😬), I was still able to really enjoy this story, which takes places 5 years after that series ends. Loved Wren's growth throughout the story, her power/alchemy, and enjoyed the school-setting and high-stake trials! Her and Tor's story was great but the end nearly broke me!! I need book 2 now 😅 

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an ALC of this audiobook - all opinions are my own!

stephhhsparkles's review

5.0

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I want to give this zero stars because it ripped my heart out. But UGH. Loved seeing wrens story, hate selfless love LOL. Literally but my heart together to completely break it apart and I am SAD.

sierragreat's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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