A review by marie_thereadingotter
Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amélie Wen Zhao

adventurous emotional lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I received this book from NetGalley for review.

This was one of the best books I've read this year.
The prose drew me in and immersed me in the story. The characters are wonderful, and the world and setting are so vivid. The magic system was very interesting to read and learn about, even if sometimes it felt a little like info-dumping.

Lan and Zen are fantastic characters. Both have their own amount of baggage to deal with. Both have their own traumas and secrets they feel the need to keep, and I really liked their slow-burn romance. They were so cute and I want only the best for them.

There is so much going on in this book and I feel like it's only the tip of the Ice berg for what's to come. I look forward to reading the sequel when it comes out.