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sarahhhht's review against another edition
adventurous
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
2.25
okay ngl this book kinda pissed me off
the first half really dragged for me, I just couldn’t get invested. it picks up closer to the end, and around 80% of the way through, I thought my full review was going to be “if these characters could put their love lives on hold for 1 month, they could’ve figured everything out way sooner. cute story! 3.5/5”
but that ending Did Not Hit for me and honestly just really frustrated me!!! what do you mean!!! the whole book builds towards this fight and then the Second it actually starts the book ends with no resolution. and I get that there’s a sequel and that cliffhangers are a thing but it feels like I just read a lot of exposition and a lot of the characters sitting around being frustrated at their lack of answers for The Impending Doom without any payoff really at any point. there needed to be SOME resolution within this book, even if there were pieces left open for the sequel.
good pieces - I did really like elara’s storyline here. I think her ending within this book made a lot of sense and I did like her character overall.
the first half really dragged for me, I just couldn’t get invested. it picks up closer to the end, and around 80% of the way through, I thought my full review was going to be “if these characters could put their love lives on hold for 1 month, they could’ve figured everything out way sooner. cute story! 3.5/5”
but that ending Did Not Hit for me and honestly just really frustrated me!!! what do you mean!!! the whole book builds towards this fight and then the Second it actually starts the book ends with no resolution. and I get that there’s a sequel and that cliffhangers are a thing but it feels like I just read a lot of exposition and a lot of the characters sitting around being frustrated at their lack of answers for The Impending Doom without any payoff really at any point. there needed to be SOME resolution within this book, even if there were pieces left open for the sequel.
good pieces - I did really like elara’s storyline here. I think her ending within this book made a lot of sense and I did like her character overall.
taliaalongi's review against another edition
Too YA / fantasy is hard to understand in audiobook
claysc107's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
brittbrittcarter's review against another edition
2.0
Unfortunately it did not hit the way I wanted it too. I expected the book to be about the hero after war but it was more about stopping another war. I did enjoy Faron and Reeves dynamic though! Wish they were together more. I also loved Elara as a character but I just didn’t expect the storyline at all. I wish we could have seen the sister dynamic more!
ladyinverse's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I'm interested in the direction it's going, even if I could predict some of the story beats. can't wait for book 2
aliciasrealm's review against another edition
5.0
This Jamaican inspired fantasy is set in a country that is rebuilding after decades of colonization, focusing on the aftermath of war. The story is told from the perspective of Faron, the chosen of the gods, and her older sister Elara, who is set on becoming a drake pilot. I loved their relationship; though Elara has lived in Faron's shadow for years, they still have such a strong bond.
This book puts Black women at the front and center. There is great queer representation, featuring sapphic romance, a demi-sexual protagonist, and plenty of other queer couples. If you enjoy an enemies to lovers arc, this book is for you!
The Jamaican inspired world includes magical war machines, dragons, a dragon riding academy, and powerful gods. I liked the different magic systems: the astral magic of the Iryans and the dragon relic magic of the Langleys.
If you need a book to cure your Iron Flame hangover, this just might be the one.
This book puts Black women at the front and center. There is great queer representation, featuring sapphic romance, a demi-sexual protagonist, and plenty of other queer couples. If you enjoy an enemies to lovers arc, this book is for you!
The Jamaican inspired world includes magical war machines, dragons, a dragon riding academy, and powerful gods. I liked the different magic systems: the astral magic of the Iryans and the dragon relic magic of the Langleys.
If you need a book to cure your Iron Flame hangover, this just might be the one.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a fantastic read, the world and characters were so good, and I can't wait for the sequel!
aoispice's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Phenomenal read. It's the best fantasy book I've read in a very long time. So easy to get into from the characters to the plot, and I love that it's a Jamaica-inspired fantasy. I honestly cannot wait for the sequel to see what will happen between Elara and Faron.