A review by docrobreads
Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuerer

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I figured this was the start to a new quartet, so the ending would be painful, but wow! Just ... ouch. 🥺 This slow burn of a book was a master class in building tension and then paying it off. If you are a fan of SJMs A Court of Silver Flames, then I think Iron & Embers will scratch that very particular itch. Now that I'm caught up in the Thezmarr universe, I get to patiently (😑) wait for Thorns & Fire's release in July 2025. This was such a great ride!💖