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A review by kevinscorner
Knight of Flames by A.K. Faulkner
4.0
Knight of Flames is the second book in AK Falkner’s urban fantasy series Inheritance, and Laurence and Quentin return as new obstacles come between them as they navigate their powers and relationship. Much of Quentin’s traumatic past is still hidden, but the sudden appearance of his twin brother may provide Laurence answers he isn’t ready for. Meanwhile, a fellow psychic with mind control powers has come to recruit Quentin into his team of “mutants”, but he may not be as benevolent as he claims to be.
I really enjoyed the growing intimacy between Quentin and Laurence and how they trying to move past Quentin’s trauma response to nearly any form of physical intimacy past kissing. The surprisingly tender bathroom scene really captured their chemistry and attraction and love for each other. The mystery behind Quentin’s past still remains hidden, but more and more is being hinted at.
The X-men-esque storyline was a bit of a surprise as I was seeing the story more from the fantasy lens, but it does make sense with the abilities both Quentin and Laurence have can be considered superpowers. Again, the book takes very dark turns along the way with potentially triggering mentions of forced suicides and physical violence. Like last time, Quentin and Laurence are forced to make tough choices to defeat their foe and figure out how much they are willing to do for the one they love.
Knight of Flames is a natural progression of the story and characters in this queer dark fantasy series that delivers on the dark themes and action and hints at even more.
I really enjoyed the growing intimacy between Quentin and Laurence and how they trying to move past Quentin’s trauma response to nearly any form of physical intimacy past kissing. The surprisingly tender bathroom scene really captured their chemistry and attraction and love for each other. The mystery behind Quentin’s past still remains hidden, but more and more is being hinted at.
The X-men-esque storyline was a bit of a surprise as I was seeing the story more from the fantasy lens, but it does make sense with the abilities both Quentin and Laurence have can be considered superpowers. Again, the book takes very dark turns along the way with potentially triggering mentions of forced suicides and physical violence. Like last time, Quentin and Laurence are forced to make tough choices to defeat their foe and figure out how much they are willing to do for the one they love.
Knight of Flames is a natural progression of the story and characters in this queer dark fantasy series that delivers on the dark themes and action and hints at even more.