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Of Flame and Fury
by Mikayla Bridge
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
"On an island built from ash and shrouded in fire, phoenix racing is a sport just as profitable as it is deadly."
So, I've had this arc for a minute and man am I mad that I waited until now to read it. This is a strong debut novel and I can't wait to see where Bridge takes this series.
Unlike what I've seen in a lot of fantasy novels, Bridge doesn't deep dive into world building and I know that could be a little off putting for some readers. There is also the late addition of what seems to be an important group of people with little to essentially no real explanation, however, I am giving Bridge the benefit of the doubt that they will be playing a larger role in the next book and we'll receive more information about them then.
Kel and Coup have a fun dynamic, a little grumpy x sunshine feel happening with Kel having a pretty short temper and Coup being a popular, though reckless, racer. Now mix that with a dash of faking dating, some forced proximity, and we have the perfect set up for flirty arguments and deep conversations.
If you're into found family, racing phoenixes, fake relationships, political scheming, and conspiracies then I would suggest giving this book a try.
So, I've had this arc for a minute and man am I mad that I waited until now to read it. This is a strong debut novel and I can't wait to see where Bridge takes this series.
Unlike what I've seen in a lot of fantasy novels, Bridge doesn't deep dive into world building and I know that could be a little off putting for some readers. There is also the late addition of what seems to be an important group of people with little to essentially no real explanation, however, I am giving Bridge the benefit of the doubt that they will be playing a larger role in the next book and we'll receive more information about them then.
Kel and Coup have a fun dynamic, a little grumpy x sunshine feel happening with Kel having a pretty short temper and Coup being a popular, though reckless, racer. Now mix that with a dash of faking dating, some forced proximity, and we have the perfect set up for flirty arguments and deep conversations.
If you're into found family, racing phoenixes, fake relationships, political scheming, and conspiracies then I would suggest giving this book a try.