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A review by ellariawrites
A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I really enjoyed this book, the world, and the characters. I did have a few problems with it though.
1. Griffen is very possessive. That quality ranged from endearing at times to incredibly uncomfortable and problematic. The way he expressed his anger was quite intense as well. This is a story of a girl falling for her captor so keep that in mind when reading.
2. I don’t like the way Cat talks about or thinks about her body. It felt very fatphobic at times. It’s wasn’t even important to the plot so I don’t see the reason to constantly bring up her desire to not gain more weight.
3. Daphne. Everything about her character and her plot.
1. Griffen is very possessive. That quality ranged from endearing at times to incredibly uncomfortable and problematic. The way he expressed his anger was quite intense as well. This is a story of a girl falling for her captor so keep that in mind when reading.
2. I don’t like the way Cat talks about or thinks about her body. It felt very fatphobic at times. It’s wasn’t even important to the plot so I don’t see the reason to constantly bring up her desire to not gain more weight.
3. Daphne. Everything about her character and her plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, and Torture