Reviews with content warning for Fire/Fire injury - Powerless

Did I eat this book up? Yes.
Will I look forward to the next books? Also yes.
Do I think this book is necessarily special? No.

This book is full of popular, and dare I say overused tropes. The characters themselves felt a bit flat but maybe that will change in the rest of the series. The world was very simple. The magic system was for a lack of better words "meh." I really with there was more world building and historical background. I will say that this book is popular for a reason, I'm not sure of that reason but it exists. But popular tropes are used because they're good.

Compared to other fantasy novels, this ranks really low. I would not recommend this to other avid fantasy readers.

HOWEVER! I would recommend this to people who are young adults themselves or need an introduction to fantasy/romantasy. It's easy to digest and probably doesn't have a problematic author (as far as I'm aware).

The fact that this is a debut novel that was written before the author turned 18 should not go unnoticed. The amount of potential Lauren has is crazy. I'm very excited to see how she grows as an author within this series and any series she writes in the future.

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alexlynx's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny sad tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

So...what am I supposed to do with my life now? What am I supposed to do until July huh? This book was beautifully heartbreaking. Like what the hell. I loved every second of the relationships in this book. I am in awe of how I could not stop gasping at the pages. I am so excited for and terrified of the continuation. This was amazing. But ow.

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weapon_of_your_chosen's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

3.0

Paedyn&Malakai

"Survival. I expect to survive this."

"If you die, I'mgoing to kill you."

"She said i could touch her when I'm sober."

There is a rock in my shoe.

"This is not a goodbye...only a good way to say bye until i see you next."

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druzyquartz's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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alysbookclub's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

A perfect YA fantasy! I loved all the MCs and the world is well built. Good romantic tropes - 'who hurt you', concealed identity, forced proximity, injury.

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