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adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
4.25
Spark of the Everflame (Kindred's Curse Book 1)
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
Format: Kindle/Audiobook
“Don’t choose a mediocre life for a mediocre man. Go be exceptional. If he’s worth it, he won’t judge you. And if he’s really the one, he’ll come along for the ride.”
“What if our story isn’t over, Diem Bellator? What if it’s only beginning?”
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Spark of the Everflame is probably the fastest I have ever read a fantasy book. I really felt Hunger Games/Fourth Wing vibes. While there was world building, it was fairly easy to understand and only added when needed. The characters and plot took center stage in this story, and I had fun guessing what would happen next. I will say that the plot was fairly predictable. However, the ending did get me! I did not see that coming. Even though there was a predictable nature to the book, I absolutely could not put it down and just had to keep reading.
The characters of this story had me in my feels. The fmc, Diem is strong and courageous. However, at times, I found her to be rather niave and impulsive even when she knew she shouldn't be. I am looking forward to see her character grow throughout the series and really come into her own. Henri, Henri, Henri. I thought I liked you, but no. At this time, I do not. Luther, now I am here for him! I want more scenes with him, and I sincerely hope he's included more in the next book.
Overall, I am very excited about this series and look forward to continuing it with book 2.
⚠️Warning⚠️
Language, low spice, adult content, battle, assault, violence
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
Format: Kindle/Audiobook
“Don’t choose a mediocre life for a mediocre man. Go be exceptional. If he’s worth it, he won’t judge you. And if he’s really the one, he’ll come along for the ride.”
“What if our story isn’t over, Diem Bellator? What if it’s only beginning?”
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Spark of the Everflame is probably the fastest I have ever read a fantasy book. I really felt Hunger Games/Fourth Wing vibes. While there was world building, it was fairly easy to understand and only added when needed. The characters and plot took center stage in this story, and I had fun guessing what would happen next. I will say that the plot was fairly predictable. However, the ending did get me! I did not see that coming. Even though there was a predictable nature to the book, I absolutely could not put it down and just had to keep reading.
The characters of this story had me in my feels. The fmc, Diem is strong and courageous. However, at times, I found her to be rather niave and impulsive even when she knew she shouldn't be. I am looking forward to see her character grow throughout the series and really come into her own. Henri, Henri, Henri. I thought I liked you, but no. At this time, I do not. Luther, now I am here for him! I want more scenes with him, and I sincerely hope he's included more in the next book.
Overall, I am very excited about this series and look forward to continuing it with book 2.
⚠️Warning⚠️
Language, low spice, adult content, battle, assault, violence
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, and War
hapalyn's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
4 stars
The world is interesting, and I find it to be very intriguing. I like the way the land is, and I think there's a lot more than meets the eye with this series. That being said, it wasn't a 5 star purely because of the STRESS I was stressing while reading. Personal preference, I just like less of the angst there, but I will continue reading.
Also Henri is so insufferable, and I can't stand him. Diem is an amazing character, yet she's so easily persuaded, which I hope to see her grow out of. Rooting for her and Luther.. but also Teller and Lily. Something tells me though that there's going to be a long, slow burn for our main heroine.
The world is interesting, and I find it to be very intriguing. I like the way the land is, and I think there's a lot more than meets the eye with this series. That being said, it wasn't a 5 star purely because of the STRESS I was stressing while reading. Personal preference, I just like less of the angst there, but I will continue reading.
Also Henri is so insufferable, and I can't stand him. Diem is an amazing character, yet she's so easily persuaded, which I hope to see her grow out of. Rooting for her and Luther.. but also Teller and Lily. Something tells me though that there's going to be a long, slow burn for our main heroine.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent and War
soniajoy98's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Minor: Incest, Mental illness, Abortion, and Pregnancy
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