A review by rumplled
The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle

adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I think I am just getting too old for most YAs.

The writing was fine, the magic was vague but intriguing, and the romance was okay until the completely unnecessary sex scene.  The turn at the end of the book was a good set-up for the next book, but I am just 'eh' about the whole thing.