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A review by flybybooks
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout
5.0
I loved this book. It was a great sequel. Thrilling from start to finish, sexy, immersive.
I have only one point to critique: representation of LGBTQ people. Namely: there's barely any. While Poppy does make a small "live and let live" kinda speech, there are no LGBTQ characters to speak of.
I have no critique in regards to representation of POC, there seemed to be characters of every color in most any standing. My personal feeling is that it is better than most high fantasy settings in this regard. I am however, not a person of color, so read reviews from people of color on that point in particular.
On to praise: I found consent and healthy relationship dynamics incredibly well done in this book, especially since it follows the enemies to lovers trope which often seems to disregard those aspects or have trouble bringing both under the same hat.
The last plottwist was incredibly well foreshadowed. It was not obvious but it didn't come out of nowhere either, something I truly appreciate. It still left me wanting more and increasingly excited for the release of the crown of gilded bones!
I found the pacing engaging, slow enough to avoid confusion and display poppys thoughts, feelings and development without seeming rushed or inunderstandable but fast enough to keep things happening and reflect the short span of time the story takes place in.
Many are bothered by JLAs use of ellipses, I don't really mind but am happy that it was not as excessive as in FBAA.
The descriptive writing transported me into the places in the book and made me feel like I really was getting to know the characters more. I enjoyed the multifaceted description of Poppys gift and was gripped by the realistic conflict it caused.
All in all, I very much enjoyed this book. That being most important and praise being much larger than criticism, I gave this book a 5 Star rating. Simply stunning.
I have only one point to critique: representation of LGBTQ people. Namely: there's barely any. While Poppy does make a small "live and let live" kinda speech, there are no LGBTQ characters to speak of.
I have no critique in regards to representation of POC, there seemed to be characters of every color in most any standing. My personal feeling is that it is better than most high fantasy settings in this regard. I am however, not a person of color, so read reviews from people of color on that point in particular.
On to praise: I found consent and healthy relationship dynamics incredibly well done in this book, especially since it follows the enemies to lovers trope which often seems to disregard those aspects or have trouble bringing both under the same hat.
The last plottwist was incredibly well foreshadowed. It was not obvious but it didn't come out of nowhere either, something I truly appreciate. It still left me wanting more and increasingly excited for the release of the crown of gilded bones!
I found the pacing engaging, slow enough to avoid confusion and display poppys thoughts, feelings and development without seeming rushed or inunderstandable but fast enough to keep things happening and reflect the short span of time the story takes place in.
Many are bothered by JLAs use of ellipses, I don't really mind but am happy that it was not as excessive as in FBAA.
The descriptive writing transported me into the places in the book and made me feel like I really was getting to know the characters more. I enjoyed the multifaceted description of Poppys gift and was gripped by the realistic conflict it caused.
All in all, I very much enjoyed this book. That being most important and praise being much larger than criticism, I gave this book a 5 Star rating. Simply stunning.