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A City of Flames by Rina Vasquez

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natashaleighton_'s review

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adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Fast paced, action packed and so very very swoon worthy, Rina Vasquez’s (dragon-filled) Romantasy debut was soo much fun. 

2023 has been big year for Dragon based fantasy (which I’ve been absolutely loving btw) so jumped at the chance to read this. And, I’m glad to report that I really enjoyed it. At over 400 pages I had anticipated it to be a slow start, but was pleasantly surprised by the amount of whirlwind action scenes and plot twists we encounter (which were all fantastically entertaining.) 

Our protagonist, Nara’s interactions with The Golden Thief (the mysterious—and Zorro-like—dragon shifter causing havoc across the kingdom) was deliciously good too! Adding just the right amount of humour to the Thief’s charismatically flirty banter to have me rooting for him (in-spite of his criminal tendencies.) 

We do explore some of the Thief’s backstory, alongside Nara’s and do find out his true identity (always a plus), but it was the plight of the Kingdom’s magical creatures and his willingness to protect them that really won me over. As did his adorably fluffy side kick/ partner in crime, Tibith, who I’m completely obsessed with. 

I would’ve also liked to see a little more depth in some of our supporting characters (such as Rydan and Link) who aren’t as developed as Nara, Lorcan or The Golden Thief. This is the first of a planned trilogy however, so I’m sure we’ll delve into their characters in more detail throughout the rest of the series— or maybe, in the case of Rydan, even a spinoff. 

If you love intriguingly vivid world building, an endearing (ragtag) group of characters and a heart melting, swoon-worthy dose of romance with your fantasy then I thoroughly recommend checking this out. Especially if you LOVE DRAGONS! 

A huge thank you to Ana over a Wildfire/ Headline for the incredible finished copy.
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katarinaa_'s review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? No

5.0

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