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A review by goodeyreads
Of Flames and Fallacies by Courtney Whims
slow-paced
3.0
Thank you to the author for an eARC.
I HAVE SO MANY THOUGHTS.
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I went into reading this with the best on intentions because it genuinely seemed up my alley. And there were good pieces and aspects, but things were missing too.
The initial idea was there. I liked the chapters and the set-up for the plot. The writing itself was good (even though there were some standout plot holes). It felt like it needed a little more tightening up in a few areas to really sell the story. Because along the plot holes were TWO flashback chapters in the early pages and then that was it? I was supposed to garner some kind of chemistry from them and that did not occur. Which left me reeling when they reconnected so suddenly.
And there’s a love triangle dynamic that might have made me toss my kindle across the room. (**but for real someone else who has read this, PLEASE COME TALK TO ME**). I kind of liked the other guy? But, as someone who looks a dark, broody, and cranky character he came across MEAN sometimes and I think crossed a few lines. I don’t know. I don’t know. I don’t KNOW. I am befuddled by this book on so many levels y’all.
There’s a good ending. One that I admit to having peaked my interest but I’m going to need some more convincing to pick up book two. I’m intrigued-ish.
Overall audience notes:
- Fantasy Romance
- Language: moderate – high
- Romance: open door
- Violence: moderate
I HAVE SO MANY THOUGHTS.
BLOG || INSTAGRAM || TIKTOK
I went into reading this with the best on intentions because it genuinely seemed up my alley. And there were good pieces and aspects, but things were missing too.
The initial idea was there. I liked the chapters and the set-up for the plot. The writing itself was good (even though there were some standout plot holes). It felt like it needed a little more tightening up in a few areas to really sell the story. Because along the plot holes were TWO flashback chapters in the early pages and then that was it? I was supposed to garner some kind of chemistry from them and that did not occur. Which left me reeling when they reconnected so suddenly.
And there’s a love triangle dynamic that might have made me toss my kindle across the room. (**but for real someone else who has read this, PLEASE COME TALK TO ME**). I kind of liked the other guy? But, as someone who looks a dark, broody, and cranky character he came across MEAN sometimes and I think crossed a few lines. I don’t know. I don’t know. I don’t KNOW. I am befuddled by this book on so many levels y’all.
There’s a good ending. One that I admit to having peaked my interest but I’m going to need some more convincing to pick up book two. I’m intrigued-ish.
Overall audience notes:
- Fantasy Romance
- Language: moderate – high
- Romance: open door
- Violence: moderate