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A review by amylynnknitsreads
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I was astounded seeing that the audiobook was 28h long. But it was a pretty good 28h.
I enjoyed the further world building. I enjoyed learning more about established characters and new ones.
I was annoyed by Violet and Xaden's communication issues, but realized it was pretty on point for two very screwed up people. And they are two very screwed up people.
I saw where a few people are annoyed by the introduction but lack of exploration of Auric, but I actually think it makes sense. How many second years actually interacted with the OG crew outside of Dain in Fourth Wing? I liked the Fliers joining the party and actually thought that Cat's introduction helped Violet as a character.
I saw the end coming, mostly bc...well there's still a bunch of unanswered plot to get to, and this allows a deeper dive into the ancient history of the world Yarros has built. Also, y'all the series is called Empyrean and we haven't even met that crew yet. Pretty sure we're going to by the end of the series.
I enjoyed the further world building. I enjoyed learning more about established characters and new ones.
I was annoyed by Violet and Xaden's communication issues, but realized it was pretty on point for two very screwed up people. And they are two very screwed up people.
I saw where a few people are annoyed by the introduction but lack of exploration of Auric, but I actually think it makes sense. How many second years actually interacted with the OG crew outside of Dain in Fourth Wing? I liked the Fliers joining the party and actually thought that Cat's introduction helped Violet as a character.
I saw the end coming, mostly bc...well there's still a bunch of unanswered plot to get to, and this allows a deeper dive into the ancient history of the world Yarros has built. Also, y'all the series is called Empyrean and we haven't even met that crew yet. Pretty sure we're going to by the end of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Death of parent, and Gaslighting