A review by theahappyhermit
Fear the Flames by Olivia Rose Darling

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

🌶️yes 

I picked this up because the author said it was was for the Anakin and Padme girlies and y’all. IT REALLY IS.  

The FMC is a bad ass and Queen, mother of dragons and still very feminine. she’s set on revenge but also making the world better. 

The MMC is a scarred, murderous, power hungry Commander of an ally nation sent to guard her and build a truce.  He is possessive & obsessive. Literally Anakin to a tee.  I’m obsessed with him and this couple because they are GIVING. 

The banter.  The banter. The banter. 

• bodyguard trope 
• Older characters 
• Dragons 
• Heists 
• Prophecies 
• Touch her and ☠️ look at her and ☠️ think of her and ☠️ 

Ok I ate this book up. I love the characters, the plot, the world EVERYTHING but the writing could have been ironed out better. It was a wee clunky. Idk if I just don’t vibe with first person or what. But despite this I really loved the story. I will give a pass seeing as this is the authors debut novel and have high hopes they will refine their craft with time.