Reviews

Together We Burn by Isabel Ibañez

nithyaez's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 ish stars ⭐️

Honestly wasn’t expecting to love this as much as I did, but it was a vibrant story. Although fair warning, this is definitely “romantasy” with a strong focus on the “romance” so if that’s not your thing then maybe you won’t like it as much as I did.

mjk1221's review against another edition

3.0

I wanted to like this more. I want to give it 4 stars, but when I think about it...The characters and story fell a little flat for me. Also, it's kind of sad what the FMC goes through in the telling of the story.

I thought the bull fighting turned into "dragon fighting" was interesting. The magic system with one-use wands was also interesting. Her dancing was neat, but we didn't get a whole lot of it. It's there, but it shifts.

There were some interesting things that happen, but the book didn't connect with me. I'm not sure why, but the story was maybe too predictable in a unique world? The characters not unique enough to stand out? Not sure. It's an easy story and I think it's a good read. Just nothing that sinks into you.

samkb's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

th3bookthief's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious sad 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

4.75

jody_diou's review

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring reflective 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

4.5

kayreadsandcrochets's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

snap_dragon's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

maegreads's review against another edition

3.5

I liked the plot, I felt the setting was relatively original.
However, there was a lack of description and depth to the story and characters 

brightside_83's review against another edition

3.0

3 Stars ✨

Historical Fantasy Fiction

“Time is the worst kind of thief, sneaky and effective and gone before you realize what’s been taken.”

Zarela is a flamenco dancer and daughter to the most famous dragon fighter in Hispalia. People come from all over to see him in the arena that will one day become hers. During their 100 anniversary show tragedy strikes and it’s left to Zarela to keep her home and family name from greedy hands.

First of all I’ve been on a mission to find lesser known YA books that I’ve never heard of or that are less popular to find a diamond in the rough. I thought the idea of dragon fighters, arenas and Flamenco

rsf086's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75