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A review by readerette
The Consuming Fire by John Scalzi
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A great sequel. Not just a holding period between the first and third books, but truly an immersive continuation of the story and opener of an appropriate number of new threads for the third.
I truly appreciate that these main characters don't have plot armor. It makes the stakes higher when I'm not sure who might be eliminated or when (though this book is less scarring in that regard than the first IMO). The way action scenes are introduced grabs me because the words are so carefully organized that I don't know what's happening until it's happening, which keeps the pace quick.
I truly appreciate that these main characters don't have plot armor. It makes the stakes higher when I'm not sure who might be eliminated or when (though this book is less scarring in that regard than the first IMO). The way action scenes are introduced grabs me because the words are so carefully organized that I don't know what's happening until it's happening, which keeps the pace quick.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, and Murder
Minor: War and Injury/Injury detail