A review by itsjustkatereading
The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle

dark mysterious tense fast-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

4.0

At this point I’m convinced it would be impossible for Catherine Doyle to write a book I don’t enjoy. There’s something about the wit and theatre Catherine adds to her books that just really works for me and, although not my favourite of her work, The Dagger and the Flame was no exception. With vibes of These Violent Delights and Catherine’s contemporary ‘Blood for Blood’ series, this was an action packed and surprisingly dark read and a story I’m looking forward to continue to follow in book two! 

(side note;  I’m slightly confused about who this book is targeted for this because it’s marketed as YA but then I hit the 80%ish mark and nope… suddenly not YA anymore.) 

what to expect:

- enemies to lovers
- rival gangs
- monsters
- revenge
- forbidden romance
- found family 
- magic
- stabby girls
- assassins and thieves 
- a very good three legged dog