A review by renstrange
The Sky on Fire by Jenn Lyons

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

boy did this book fall in my esteem so fast. i started off liking it, but the more i read it, the more problems i had. these characters were so flat, some feeling like little more than set dressing. moreover, the romances were so underdeveloped. and there was never any tension in the story because every problem was resolved so easily (some of which off page!). the writing doesn’t allow for the reader to make inferences because everything is spelled out. 

additionally, i’m left with so many questions. why does anahrod have her powers? where do they come from? how are there human governments if the dragons are in charge? is everything seriously just okay at the end? basically, the world-building is bad and the story is riddled with plot holes.

also, the summary says this is about a heist but the heist is barely in the story and completed so fast/easily. 

this was just a real bummer and i’m sad that this is probably going to be the last book i finish this year ☹️