softlybooked 's review for:

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

3.75

adventurous challenging emotional funny 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: Complicated

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Iron Flame pulled me right back into Basgiath from page one, and by the end I was crying all over again. The middle (40–80%) dragged a bit with some choppy pacing and editing errors, so I’m giving it 3.75, but the finale completely redeemed it. Tairn and Andarna still own my heart (truly the stars of this series), and the Fourth Wing squad continues to be my favorite friend group in fantasy right now. Violet and Xaden? I love them, but I was craving a little more angst and slow-burn longing instead of constant intensity. Maybe that’ll come later… and if it does, I’ll be first in line with tissues and snacks, ready to suffer happily.