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sofi237b's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I just finished reading the from blood and ash series and the flesh and fire series. I read them in a particular order, so the stories got intertwined and i thoroughly enjoyed that, because the flesh and fire series explains a lot of what happens in the last book in from blood and ash.
I actually think i like Nyktos/Ash and Sera way more than Cas and Poppy. The romance is so good but so frustrating at the same time. Trying to explain the plot of either of the series to other people is rather difficult tho lmao.
The worst part is starting fantasy series that has yet to be finished, and the idea of waiting for a happy ending for both of the couples, breaks my heart a little :((
I actually think i like Nyktos/Ash and Sera way more than Cas and Poppy. The romance is so good but so frustrating at the same time. Trying to explain the plot of either of the series to other people is rather difficult tho lmao.
The worst part is starting fantasy series that has yet to be finished, and the idea of waiting for a happy ending for both of the couples, breaks my heart a little :((
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, War, and Death
the_nerdy_ginger'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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
brysonchristina1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.5
Would have been 5 stars but I felt the first half of the book was a bit repetitive. Basically was just Nyktos telling Sera to stay in her room and then her not doing that and getting into trouble. But the adult content was 👌
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
balancethebooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture, Emotional abuse, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts
cariam's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
So this was super predictable in many fantasy-reads ways. But it was also testy and turns and satisfying too??
I definitely got annoyed at the beginning, in the middle and huffy when I got to the end. But that didn’t mean I didn’t think it was worth it.
The feels are all there, the writing is great, and I was entertained. It was satisfying to read a trophy fantasy book that was well written.
I’d recommend it, but don’t expect ground breaking new fantasy territory.
I definitely got annoyed at the beginning, in the middle and huffy when I got to the end. But that didn’t mean I didn’t think it was worth it.
The feels are all there, the writing is great, and I was entertained. It was satisfying to read a trophy fantasy book that was well written.
I’d recommend it, but don’t expect ground breaking new fantasy territory.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
hapalyn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Mental illness, Sexual content, Violence, Cursing, Gore, Murder, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, War, Alcohol, Fatphobia, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Child death, Death of parent, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Torture
symabee's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.75
I always feel so conflicted about rating the books in this series. The writing is average and repetitive, but the overarching plot is intriguing enough to always keep me coming back for more. If there's one thing JLA is good at, it's a cliffhanger that insures you'll be reading the next book. At this point I'm in it for the long haul.
I'll start with what I liked about this installment in the FBAA/ASITE series:
- Nyktos and Sera are the embodiment of enemies to lovers, and you just can't beat that.
- Slowly piecing together the connections between the past and present is really satisfying.
- The spice is 🔥
- Plenty of conflict and character development
- Sera is unambiguously plus-sized and still badass
What I didn't like:
- The use of modern words and phrases is starting to get annoying. It pulls me out of the story and disrupts the flow. One character actually said "I nope'd out of the chamber" 🤦🏻♀️
- There are so many side characters (primals, gods, godlings, etc) That I honestly can't keep track of who is who, their titles, and what they look like. People would die, and instead of being upset I thought "who was that again?"
- SO REPETITIVE. Things I'm tired of hearing:
•I don't know why but her use of the word 'clamped' got on my nerves (it's used 16 times in the book) if I heard "my mouth clamped shut" or "pressure clamped my chest" one more time I was going to lose it.
•"Are you reading my emotions?" IT'S OBVIOUS NYKTOS IS READING YOUR EMOTIONS SERA, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ASK EVERY FIVE MINUTES.
I'll start with what I liked about this installment in the FBAA/ASITE series:
- Nyktos and Sera are the embodiment of enemies to lovers, and you just can't beat that.
- Slowly piecing together the connections between the past and present is really satisfying.
- The spice is 🔥
- Plenty of conflict and character development
- Sera is unambiguously plus-sized and still badass
What I didn't like:
- The use of modern words and phrases is starting to get annoying. It pulls me out of the story and disrupts the flow. One character actually said "I nope'd out of the chamber" 🤦🏻♀️
- There are so many side characters (primals, gods, godlings, etc) That I honestly can't keep track of who is who, their titles, and what they look like. People would die, and instead of being upset I thought "who was that again?"
- SO REPETITIVE. Things I'm tired of hearing:
•I don't know why but her use of the word 'clamped' got on my nerves (it's used 16 times in the book) if I heard "my mouth clamped shut" or "pressure clamped my chest" one more time I was going to lose it.
•"Are you reading my emotions?" IT'S OBVIOUS NYKTOS IS READING YOUR EMOTIONS SERA, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ASK EVERY FIVE MINUTES.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Sexual assault and Suicidal thoughts
kimmag92's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed A Light in the Flame and it definitely answered some questions we have from Blood and Ash. At times it did feel like I was rereading Poppy and Castille's relationship but I do think that is on purpose to show how similar they are and how the prophecy applies to both of them. I am really interested to see how the last book in the trilogy ties everything up as I feel we still have a ways to go between where this book leaves off and what we know happens to Sera and Nyktos.
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and War
books4escaping's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Okay - Didn't like or dislike.
Just when the plot would get interesting sex got in the way. As a result, I was bored resulting in me having to put the book down many times which is not something I would normally do. Sera character was just silly and made no sense to me in this one. As a result, it took me over two weeks to finish this book.
Just when the plot would get interesting sex got in the way. As a result, I was bored resulting in me having to put the book down many times which is not something I would normally do. Sera character was just silly and made no sense to me in this one. As a result, it took me over two weeks to finish this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
hq_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was brilliant - I loved the slow burn and angst between Sera and Nyktos.
The ending was very unexpected! I cannot wait for the next book!!! I have theories though….
I think that because Sera has Sotoria’s soul she will ascend when Nyktos removes the embers (because we know from the blood and ash series that he was successful). I think Sotoria will sacrifice her soul and die to save Sera… and I think Nyktos and Sera are heartmates and I think this will restore/has already restored his kardia
The ending was very unexpected! I cannot wait for the next book!!! I have theories though….
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Mental illness
Moderate: Confinement, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol and Fatphobia