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A review by alilbitofmonica
The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle
4.5
I had SO much fun reading this book and am really looking forward to the continuation when it comes out!
First, the plot is so intriguing. The rival gangs are such a fun way to learn the ways of the world and the people in it. The use of Shade is also fascinating - its use being so drastically different between the Cloaks and the Daggers. In general, I just feel like the world building feels very easy to understand while also using a bit of a tricky kind of magic.
We get a very traditional theme of light vs dark, but it's explored a little differently here when the light doesn't really even fully exist yet.
Second, I loved the characters we meet and their relationships. The romance felt really well paced, and with an enemies to lovers kind of dynamic, I knew this was gonna be great. BUT we also get a stellar found family vibe among the Cloaks that feels so warm and cozy.
This book is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, and ESPECIALLY fans of Six of Crows. Big SOC vibes in here, the setting and the kinds of characters we meet. In fact, I'd say this is Six of Crows setting/characters with a Shadow & Bone kind of plot.
PLUS I listened to the audiobook, which was done very well. And Freddy Carter narrating just felt too perfect after his role as Kaz in the Shadow & Bone TV show. This was a very fitting role for him to be reading.
First, the plot is so intriguing. The rival gangs are such a fun way to learn the ways of the world and the people in it. The use of Shade is also fascinating - its use being so drastically different between the Cloaks and the Daggers. In general, I just feel like the world building feels very easy to understand while also using a bit of a tricky kind of magic.
We get a very traditional theme of light vs dark, but it's explored a little differently here when the light doesn't really even fully exist yet.
Second, I loved the characters we meet and their relationships. The romance felt really well paced, and with an enemies to lovers kind of dynamic, I knew this was gonna be great. BUT we also get a stellar found family vibe among the Cloaks that feels so warm and cozy.
This book is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, and ESPECIALLY fans of Six of Crows. Big SOC vibes in here, the setting and the kinds of characters we meet. In fact, I'd say this is Six of Crows setting/characters with a Shadow & Bone kind of plot.
PLUS I listened to the audiobook, which was done very well. And Freddy Carter narrating just felt too perfect after his role as Kaz in the Shadow & Bone TV show. This was a very fitting role for him to be reading.