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bdsongbird8 's review for:
Of Flame and Fury
by Mikayla Bridge
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-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:
Yes
Narrated by Safiyya Ingar
⏱️ 11 hrs 17 mins
Of Flame and Fury is a fast-paced, tension-filled fantasy that immediately grabbed my attention and didn’t let go until the final chapter. At the heart of the story is Kel, the fiercely determined FMC leading a scrappy underdog team of phoenix racers 🐦🔥. When her team is left short a rider, she’s forced to partner with “Coup”—the cocky, frustratingly talented MMC. Their reluctant alliance fuels an excellent enemies-to-lovers arc that simmers with tension but never quite boils over. No spice here, but the slow-burn buildup makes every moment between them count ❤️🔥.
The world of phoenix racing is creative and vivid, and the story acts as a powerful reminder: if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. It also hits a strong emotional chord about loyalty and protecting the people you care about at all costs 🤍🛡️.
The audiobook narration by Safiyya Ingar is phenomenal. Dynamic, emotionally grounded, and packed with personality, she brings Kel to life in a way that adds layers of strength and vulnerability.
While I would have loved a bit more resolution in the romance and a touch more depth in some character arcs, this was still a very solid, entertaining listen that left me excited for whatever comes next in this world.
Great pick for fans of slow-burn tension, fierce heroines, and high-stakes fantasy competitions🔥.
Thank you to @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.
⏱️ 11 hrs 17 mins
Of Flame and Fury is a fast-paced, tension-filled fantasy that immediately grabbed my attention and didn’t let go until the final chapter. At the heart of the story is Kel, the fiercely determined FMC leading a scrappy underdog team of phoenix racers 🐦🔥. When her team is left short a rider, she’s forced to partner with “Coup”—the cocky, frustratingly talented MMC. Their reluctant alliance fuels an excellent enemies-to-lovers arc that simmers with tension but never quite boils over. No spice here, but the slow-burn buildup makes every moment between them count ❤️🔥.
The world of phoenix racing is creative and vivid, and the story acts as a powerful reminder: if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. It also hits a strong emotional chord about loyalty and protecting the people you care about at all costs 🤍🛡️.
The audiobook narration by Safiyya Ingar is phenomenal. Dynamic, emotionally grounded, and packed with personality, she brings Kel to life in a way that adds layers of strength and vulnerability.
While I would have loved a bit more resolution in the romance and a touch more depth in some character arcs, this was still a very solid, entertaining listen that left me excited for whatever comes next in this world.
Great pick for fans of slow-burn tension, fierce heroines, and high-stakes fantasy competitions🔥.
Thank you to @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.