Reviews

Firebond by Lina Ravenhill

kmartbooks's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.0

This is a fun, fast-paced fantasy that offers plenty of unique elements - dragon shifters and zombies! The found family vibe is warm and genuine and the characters—especially Tynan—are fun. The world-building is imaginative. This is a great escapism romantasy read.

Tynan, in particular, stands out as the most interesting character; his complex nature and the hints of vulnerability are compelling. However, his tendency to simply wander away when challenges arise was frustrating at times and detracted from his potential depth.

I wish the zombie elements had remained as prominent throughout the book, as they were one of its most unique features. Additionally, while the world-building is creative, it sometimes feels a bit shallow.  

Overall, Firebond is a fun, engaging read with plenty of memorable moments and unique ideas. It's a worthwhile pick if you're in the mood for something light and adventurous with a twist of the unusual.

Thanks to Booksirens for the complimentary copy. This review is voluntary and all opinions are my own.

tegs_rose_'s review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced

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

1.0

There was great premise and plot in this book. The characters were interesting enough to keep me reading. The writing leaves a lot to be desired and fell flat, making the book a dry read. Some of the writing appeared clunky and felt unpolished. 
Some plot points appeared rushed and contradictory. One chapter characters were feeling one way then it jumped to the polar opposite very quickly. 
I liked the idea, I liked the premise, I liked the relationships between characters, I just believe that a lot of polish and editing needs to go into this to make it a five star read.
I received an advanced reader copy for free and I’m leaving this review voluntarily. 

erickamanning's review against another edition

adventurous 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

readforyourmind's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

jessicaoreads67's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? No

4.0

Zombies and dragons? Need I say more, so unique. As always, Ravenhill’s writing in this book just speaks to me, she has a way with words that makes her books flow and be full of emotion. And some of her sentences really spoke to me, so beautifully heartbreaking and poetic. I enjoyed the found family in this book so much. And the aesthetic was good. Admittedly, the ending was a bit unsatisfactory (in the best and worst way combined), hooking but not my fav, though that may change once the next book is out. 

dani_reads12's review

adventurous dark fast-paced

4.75

🔥Firebond🔥

By Lina Ravenhill

Zombies and Dragon Shifters. Oh my. 

A combo no one thought they needed until the brilliant Lina Ravenhill wrote it!! 

This story has you drawn in from the beginning. Her words were so captivating, I was shooketh and looking over my shoulder just in case a crawler made his way out of this ARC !! 

Tynan, Frid, Victor, and Solomon are on mission to retrieve a prisoner. Mission impossible bc there’s a virus spreading, an outbreak of crawlers. YES ZOMBIES!! 

Alina is a prisoner in a high security prison. For a crime she did or didn’t commit…??  🤔

Let me tell you, she’s scaring me right now. Her delulu is NOT the solulu. 

Alina is not dreaming and not fully awake, but those hallucinations.. 👀 

Alina doesn’t remember why she was imprisoned, but she’s certain that she doesn’t want to be in another cell. 

Tynan is questioning Why do they need her at the capital? Who is she? She’s wearing light blue, silk shoes and lace. Not many people wore that unless they’re of high birth. 👸🏻

This story holds secrets. Ones that will have you questioning as you read. This was unpredictable, plot driven and jaw dropping!

So grab your pint of Kvass and read this breathtaking fantasy. It will NOT disappoint. 

noriboo's review

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

4.0

Zombies and dragons. A combination I didn't know I needed until I read this book!
Tynan is sent on a mission to retrieve a prisoner from a prison that has been overrun with crawlers as they call the zombies in this world. The prisoner is Alina. From the moment they meet there's a lot of pining. I liked the moments where they were on the run and fighting the most. Not knowing whether they were going to get out of a confrontation unscathed definitely had me holding my breath. 
Things were going so well for Tynan, Alina, and their group that I naively hoped that the uneasy feeling of dread would not come to fruition. The ending had me gasping for air, and I'll be anxiously awaiting the second part of their story.