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A review by alysbookclub
The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada for the review copy!
๐ฅ enemies to lovers
๐ฅ dual POV
๐ฅ Romeo & Juliet vibes
๐ฅ rival gangs
๐ฅ underworld
๐ฅ found family
๐ฅ deadly magic
๐ถ๏ธ minor spice
Okay I loved this book. It's such a strong romantasy - it hugs the line of being YA versus New Adult which probably made me like it more. If you liked The Crimson Moth, Powerless, or These Hollow Vows, you'll definitely enjoy this one.
Seraphine is my favorite kind of FMC - strong and smart and determined. Ransom is an ideal addition to the shadow daddy line-up - I love an obsessed MMC.
The city of Fantome is grimey, historic, and haunted by the ghosts of its former Saints. The world felt contained to this city, but not in a bad way. Our supporting characters are interesting and their backstories are hinted at - I hope we get to know them more and maybe get more than 2 POVs in the next book.
This is a series and so there's obviously a cliffhanger, and I cannot wait to see what happens next! I really feel like the world will expand and challenge the characters to grow further.
๐ฅ enemies to lovers
๐ฅ dual POV
๐ฅ Romeo & Juliet vibes
๐ฅ rival gangs
๐ฅ underworld
๐ฅ found family
๐ฅ deadly magic
๐ถ๏ธ minor spice
Okay I loved this book. It's such a strong romantasy - it hugs the line of being YA versus New Adult which probably made me like it more. If you liked The Crimson Moth, Powerless, or These Hollow Vows, you'll definitely enjoy this one.
Seraphine is my favorite kind of FMC - strong and smart and determined. Ransom is an ideal addition to the shadow daddy line-up - I love an obsessed MMC.
The city of Fantome is grimey, historic, and haunted by the ghosts of its former Saints. The world felt contained to this city, but not in a bad way. Our supporting characters are interesting and their backstories are hinted at - I hope we get to know them more and maybe get more than 2 POVs in the next book.
This is a series and so there's obviously a cliffhanger, and I cannot wait to see what happens next! I really feel like the world will expand and challenge the characters to grow further.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Stalking
Minor: Sexual content