I love, once again, how strong and independent the female leads are. They’re young, they make mistakes, and have a lot of feelings. The dynamic conglomeration of different cultures and people throughout this world is amazing.Īll of these characters are strong and realistic. I kept thinking to myself, how did I miss that? The book is a little slow, but all of these enlightening moments will definitely be involved in further installments. My favorite was the handful of minor twists that tie in from the previous series. I’m still boarding the ship, but I imagine I’ll get there. A scene where magic is used to “see” each other (as vague as I can be without spoiling) tries to make-up for the attraction. There could have been a lot more build-up to it. It’s not terrible, I wasn’t overly frustrated with it, only perplexed. The only real big reason I went with 4 stars is the insta-love. I love that I feel that deeply because it goes to show just how enchanting the writing is. But this, in a weird way, is one of the better things about Flamecaster. I mean whoa, within the first few chapters I already felt like sobbing. This series is setting up to be added to my favorites. If that word doesn’t drag you in, the fact that Chima is an amazing author should convince you. Set in the world of the acclaimed Seven Realms series a generation later, this is a thrilling story of dark magic, chilling threats, and two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line between life and death. Thrown together by chance and joined by their hatred of the king, they will come to rescue each other in ways they cannot yet imagine. Though Jenna doesn’t know why she’s being hunted, she knows that she can’t get caught.Įventually, Ash’s and Jenna’s paths will collide in Arden.

But when the King’s Guard launches a relentless search for a girl with a mark like hers, Jenna assumes that it has more to do with her role as a saboteur than any birth-based curse. As a healer, can Ash use his powers not to save a life but to take it?Ībandoned at birth, Jenna Bandelow was told the mysterious magemark on the back of her neck would make her a target. Now Ash is closer than he’s ever been to killing the man responsible, the cruel king of Arden.

The son of the queen of the Fells, Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. Adrian sul’Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic-and a thirst for revenge.

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