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quillsandquestlines 's review for:
Iron Flame
by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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:
Complicated
Iron Flame is the thrilling second installment of the Empyrean series. Following the events of Fourth Wing, we continue to follow Violet Sorrengail as she seeks a way to protect those she loves.
While the world-building and lore is just as immersive as ever, where I knocked a bit off in my rating is in the depiction of Violet and Xaden’s relationship. I felt like there was a bit too much time spent on their lack of communication and arguments over the lack of full disclosure from Xaden. At times, Violet comes across as a little whiny and immature.
With that said, I still adored the characters and found the rest of the plot to be well-paced and compelling. I hope we continue to learn more about the world, the venin, and all of the other details in the next installment.
While the world-building and lore is just as immersive as ever, where I knocked a bit off in my rating is in the depiction of Violet and Xaden’s relationship. I felt like there was a bit too much time spent on their lack of communication and arguments over the lack of full disclosure from Xaden. At times, Violet comes across as a little whiny and immature.
With that said, I still adored the characters and found the rest of the plot to be well-paced and compelling. I hope we continue to learn more about the world, the venin, and all of the other details in the next installment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, War