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reading_darling 's review for:
The Ashfire King
by Chelsea Abdullah
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Since this is a sequel, I don’t want to talk too much about the plot of this book but this was an incredible follow up to The Stardust Thief. This second book does not suffer from second book syndrome. It maintains its own interesting and fast moving plot with real stakes while setting up the plot of the third book and overall conclusion of the series. I think this book is well written and shows how much Abdullah has grown as a writer since book one.
I just adore the characters in this series and their growth and development during this story, especially Aisha♥️ These characters are not one dimensional and have strong personality traits that their actions make a lot of sense based on their past experiences and personalities. You really get to know these characters in this book, even with it being a very plot driven story.
I struggled getting into this book at first since it’s been so long since I read the first one. I read it when I came out in 2022, while I was studying for the bar exam, so there was no way I was going to remember specifics. I do think Abdullah did a good job recapping the first book that I knew enough to jump into book two, but it took me about 100-150 pages to really get back invested with the characters. I think if I read this right after Stardust Thief, it would be a higher rating.
Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a new fantasy series with found family, epic journeys, and maybe a dash of romance. If you loved the Daevabad Trilogy, this should be your next read!
I just adore the characters in this series and their growth and development during this story, especially Aisha♥️ These characters are not one dimensional and have strong personality traits that their actions make a lot of sense based on their past experiences and personalities. You really get to know these characters in this book, even with it being a very plot driven story.
I struggled getting into this book at first since it’s been so long since I read the first one. I read it when I came out in 2022, while I was studying for the bar exam, so there was no way I was going to remember specifics. I do think Abdullah did a good job recapping the first book that I knew enough to jump into book two, but it took me about 100-150 pages to really get back invested with the characters. I think if I read this right after Stardust Thief, it would be a higher rating.
Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a new fantasy series with found family, epic journeys, and maybe a dash of romance. If you loved the Daevabad Trilogy, this should be your next read!