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A review by kaitie_reads
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
🐲 Sassy Dragons
⚔️ Throne Scene (iykyk)
🐲 Wtffff Ending
⚔️ Worldbuilding and Politics
🐲 Violet Kicks Butt
OKAY, so everyone told me that I'd be really frustrated by the miscommunication between our two heroes in this book, and tbh, I was prepared for a lot worse. Honestly, Violet is a bit of a hypocrite, but so am I, so who am I to judge? 😂
Like many fantasy novels, this sequel focuses a lot on worldbuilding, the dystopian type, the end-is-coming plot line, and a heavy dose of character development. While I did find the pacing choppy at times, I feel like this was a really good continuation of the story nevertheless. Is there a lot of petty young adult type drama? Yes. Did I eat it up? Also... yes.
I really enjoyed how this book had some great spice, but because of that miscommunication that everyone else HATED, it helped prevent the spice from becoming repetitive. Rebecca Yarros is really good at writing a steamy scene, and I find her knowledge base from being a successful romance author really adds to that experience. I've seen other fantasy authors who can write good yearning and romantic tension, but when it comes to the actual open-door scenes, it just doesn't hit home the same way; Rebecca Yarros can write the hell out of an open-door scene.
I'm pretty excited for Onyx Storm because I think this book sets us up SO well for the next installment. While I had a few minor issues and I'm mad about the [cliffhanger] ending, I'm really excited to see where this goes next. Honestly, the sassy dragons are my favourite part, and both Tairn and Andarna have my whole heart.
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Tairn's life lesson:
"We do not eat our allies."
⚔️ Throne Scene (iykyk)
🐲 Wtffff Ending
⚔️ Worldbuilding and Politics
🐲 Violet Kicks Butt
OKAY, so everyone told me that I'd be really frustrated by the miscommunication between our two heroes in this book, and tbh, I was prepared for a lot worse. Honestly, Violet is a bit of a hypocrite, but so am I, so who am I to judge? 😂
Like many fantasy novels, this sequel focuses a lot on worldbuilding, the dystopian type, the end-is-coming plot line, and a heavy dose of character development. While I did find the pacing choppy at times, I feel like this was a really good continuation of the story nevertheless. Is there a lot of petty young adult type drama? Yes. Did I eat it up? Also... yes.
I really enjoyed how this book had some great spice, but because of that miscommunication that everyone else HATED, it helped prevent the spice from becoming repetitive. Rebecca Yarros is really good at writing a steamy scene, and I find her knowledge base from being a successful romance author really adds to that experience. I've seen other fantasy authors who can write good yearning and romantic tension, but when it comes to the actual open-door scenes, it just doesn't hit home the same way; Rebecca Yarros can write the hell out of an open-door scene.
I'm pretty excited for Onyx Storm because I think this book sets us up SO well for the next installment. While I had a few minor issues and I'm mad about the [cliffhanger] ending, I'm really excited to see where this goes next. Honestly, the sassy dragons are my favourite part, and both Tairn and Andarna have my whole heart.
~
Tairn's life lesson:
"We do not eat our allies."