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The Boy with Fire
by Aparna Verma
I’ve had the pleasure of reading this book as both the Boy With Fire and now as the Phoenix King. The part of this book that truly stands out is the gorgeous world-building. The descriptions are rich, but not overly done that it takes away from the rest of the story. I truly enjoyed reading about and learning about the mythology and culture that inspires the world, the magic system, and the characters. There are certain scenes and themes that are so beautifully written yet are also informative on the Indian culture it’s pulling from. It’s the perfect set up for a series of books, and I’m incredibly excited to see where it goes next. On my second read through I did notice that the later part of the book slows down quite a bit, and while the ending reveal is done wonderfully, the lead up is a bit hard to get through. The first portion of the book is so fast-paced and exciting that this sudden change is more noticeable. But otherwise, this book is wonderfully done. I’m fully invested in the characters, their stories, and their motivations. As this series progresses I will absolutely be picking up the next books. Thanks so much to Orbit books for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.