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stephreadsnow 's review for:
Iron & Embers
by Helen Scheuerer
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
When Autumn revealed this would be one of Fairyloot’s Romantasy picks, the first thing I did was look up if I had to read the Blood and Steel series because I didn’t have 4 extra books in me when my tbr is already so neglected. multiple wonderful people on the internet who read the arc said it wasn’t necessary but obviously would help. And they were right.
If I had read that 4 book series I’m sure I would have liked this. But, alas, it was just fine. I didn’t read through the war and trauma of Wren losing her best friends and sister, I didn’t get Torj and Wren’s backstory of meeting and slow burn part of this romance from the first series. I just got the …yearning? And spicy part. I wouldn’t even call it yearning, they were just horny for each other the whole book, but I guess in a more loving way? These characters already felt developed and I just got the end of their love story.
The ending should have knocked this down to two stars. I won’t be continuing the series.