Reviews with content warning for Sexual content - A Light in the Flame

I loved the first book, and the second book didn't disappoint. Yes, it is slow in places as Sera and Nyktos work out their complicated relationship, as the people of the Shadowlands work out who and what Sera means to them and half finished conversations litter the chapters. You are left to piece bits together and link back to the Blood & Ash series, but I liked that. There is plenty of spicy smut to raise an eyebrow and maybe a heartbeat. Sera remains a character I adore, her strength, resolve, and humanity shape her actions and the growing feelings for Nyktos. I am a huge fan of the Draken and wish there was more about them... Maybe a new series in the making...I feel they have much more to offer, especially Nektas and Reaver. You are left with another cliffhanger, but this ending has a slight feeling of devastation like you don't know how things could work out or how it all links to Poppy and Casteel.....so many questions! Better keep reading!

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cryosphinx's review

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.25

I thoroughly enjoyed both this and the previous book in the FAF series and find them to be more refined than the FBAA series (though I enjoy it immensely as well) and I did find this book to be better than the previous one. There's still the same issue will complain about, such as modern slang randomly inserted in, but it seems like JLA is better about the meandering thoughts in this book. I love the found family, the spice is still top notch, and that ending...I wouldn't say it's a cliffhanger but it definitely made me big mad that I have to wait for the next book.

The beginning was a bit slow and I was super confused and ended up having to stop and find a full synopsis of ASITE because I could not recall who is who and what happened. But once I got in to it, I enjoyed the ride as there's good pacing between action, story, world building, spice and plot.

I can't wait for the next book which will hopefully answer some more questions I have and how it'll tie back to FBAA.

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crinkledmochi's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.25

Yeah I’m ready for the next book right freaking now!!!

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taryn_g's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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ca_gracie's review against another edition

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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

4.0

I loved this book and love the series! I’m so excited for the next one to come out. The ending of this one (not a spoiler) is just a bit underwhelming and doesn’t quite do it for me. I hope the final book will wrap it up better.

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