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A review by lillanaa
Bound by Firelight by Dana Swift
3.0
How is this only a duology. This magic system feels like it's just getting its due, the story feels like it's just ramping up, and we're finally getting to the interesting parts of the romance. I understand there's a good ending, but something feels lacking about it, like there should be way more to it. This feels so dissatifying with how good the rest of the book was, there's so much buildup to what almost feels like a cliffhanger. I enjoyed it a lot, especially the direct continuation from the first book, but this is either the most open ended duology ever or there's plans for another book at some point.
Other than that, though, this was phenomenal. The twists and turns feel real, the characters are still just as fantastic as the first, and I know I mentioned it earlier but this magic system is so interesting. The romance didn't feel overwhelming to me, despite it being the thing marketed, and it felt believable, not taking away from the fantasy elements. This is strong, I just wish it didn't take such a dissatifying nosedive.
Other than that, though, this was phenomenal. The twists and turns feel real, the characters are still just as fantastic as the first, and I know I mentioned it earlier but this magic system is so interesting. The romance didn't feel overwhelming to me, despite it being the thing marketed, and it felt believable, not taking away from the fantasy elements. This is strong, I just wish it didn't take such a dissatifying nosedive.