afagan18 's review for:

Of Flame and Fury by Mikayla Bridge

4.0

adventurous 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

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ARC Review of “Of Flame and Fury” by Mikayla Bridge
⭐ 4/5 Stars

“Of Flame and Fury” is a high-octane, enemies-to-lovers romantasy set in a world of volcanic ash, political scheming, and deadly phoenix races. Think Fourth Wing meets Iron Widow, with a fierce heroine, a brooding rival, and enough heat - romantic and otherwise - to keep you turning the pages late into the night.

I was immediately pulled in by the rich world building and the intense, atmospheric setting. The stakes felt real, both on the racetrack and in the emotional undercurrents between Kel and Coup. Their tension sizzles, but it’s the blend of found family, layered betrayal, and unexpected twists that really sealed the deal for me. Kel is a force of nature - flawed, loyal, and full of fire - and I loved seeing her clash (and connect) with Coup. The phoenix lore was fresh and vivid, and the pacing balanced action and character development so well. I am so eager to see what Mikayla Bridge writes next!

Thank you NetGalley, Mikayla Bridge, and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group / Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) for the eARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own ♡