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Flamecaster
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
Set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Seven Realms series, a generation later, this is a breathtaking story of dark magic, chilling threats, and two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line between life and death. This dazzling beginning to a new series is indispensable for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and a perfect starting point for readers who are new to her work.Adrian sulHan, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magicand a thirst for revenge. Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. Now hes closer than ever to killing the man responsible, the cruel king of Arden. With time running out, Ash faces an excruciating choice: Can he use his powers not to save a life but to take it?Abandoned at birth, Jenna Bandelow was told that the magemark on the back of her neck would make her a target. But when the Kings 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. Though Jenna doesnt know why shes being hunted, she knows that she cant get caught.Eventually, Ashs and Jennas paths will collide in Arden. Thrown together by chance and joined by their hatred of the ruthless king, they will come to rescue each other in ways they cannot yet imagine.
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NomNoms
Flamecaster (Shattered Realms, #1) | Cinda Williams Chima
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Mehso-so

Having not read the #SevenRealms series before this, I didn't exactly know what I was getting into and it took me a while to get into this book. However, this book was pretty great, and once I got past Lila and Ash's awkward escape (lots of questions about that part) at the University. I got more into the book. I'm don't think I'm hooked enough to continue the series. But I am intrigued by the Seven Realms Series now.

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FantasyChick
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Not too bad for the first in a series. I'm officially invested enough that I'm dying to see how the next book plays out.

13hrs for #LittenListen and also knocks of the holiday prompt for #NameYourPoisonDay and another #bookspinbingo pick 😊

@aperfectmjk @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! 3y
aperfectmjk You're crushing it! 3y
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FantasyChick
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Just realized I've been using the hashtag wrong since this started 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Let's try this again...

I've damn near finished my current #diamondpainting and I'm finding working on a bit a night is really helping my anxiety. Working on the tagged book for #LittenListen and finally getting to the point in the book where I'm getting invested.

@aperfectmjk

aperfectmjk Haha... no worries! 3y
ShelleyBooksie That looks.so hard! 3y
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FantasyChick
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Looks fantastic!! 4y
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SassenachTheBookWizard
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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I've been having such a hard time with YA fantasies recently so I was very hesitant to finally pick this up but I am so glad I did! I loved the characters so freaking much. I could have done without the romance element but thankfully it wasn't too central to the story. The world was incredibly fascinating and I got totally sucked into the magic system. Cannot wait to read the next book.

Revenge4bess Have you read Garth Nix or Sherwood? Sherwood is the story of Marian as Robin Hood. 4y
Weisubei I love this series!! 4y
SassenachTheBookWizard @Revenge4bess I haven't! I do have Garth Nix on my list to try soon! They just released new covers for Sabriel so may finally pick it up 4y
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loriCB
Flamecaster (Shattered Realms, #1) | Cinda Williams Chima
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Continuation a generation later so neat to see that- war has continued though- fast plot, some unexpected but pleasing twists- didn't end but left fun loose ends to be sort of picked up in the next book.

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Johanna414
Flamecaster (Shattered Realms, #1) | Cinda Williams Chima
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I loved everything about this story except the romance, which was waaaay too insta-Love for my tastes. Definitely looking forward to the next book though!
Also, I think I might be the only teacher in the school who looks forward to proctoring regents exams - so much reading time, and I‘m getting paid to do it!

TheSpineView Getting paid to read... I'm in! Lucky dog! 5y
Slajaunie This looks a lot like the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Have you read these? 5y
Johanna414 @Slajaunie yes, I‘m reading the final book in that series right now! I definitely think the covers for Flamecaster and it‘s sequels were designed to pull in Throne of Glass fans 5y
Slajaunie 👍 5y
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InBooksILive
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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I am slapping myself for waiting so long to start this series now that I'm almost finished with the first book. It is so good! I love the characters and the world is incredible. Now I have another series I only have the 1st book to and need to get the rest ASAP 🤷🏻‍♀️

Btw, does anyone else get Throne of Glass vibes from this cover? Cause that could easily be Celaena Sardothien. Or is it just me? Lol

#SeriesRead @TheSpineView

mcctrish I‘m with you 6y
TheSpineView 🤩 5y
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Johanna414
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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I‘m having one of those days where I just want to read ALL THE BOOKS but there isn‘t enough time and it‘s stressing me out. Then one of my work friends walks into the library and hands me this because “it‘s really good and you have to read it!” UGH WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME?!?!

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imabusybee
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Went for a walk and I found myself staring at this view. #LitsyWalkers

Cathythoughts How beautiful 6y
AmyG Wow ❤️ 6y
TrishB Lovely ❤️ 6y
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alisiakae Beautiful!! 6y
erzascarletbookgasm Wow! Lucky you! 6y
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cewilf
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Starting a new author/series that I‘m pretty excited about, AND my book bean came in the mail and I‘m thrilled with it 😍 #bookbean

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hipney
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Branwen
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Reading at the park and trying to avoid the raindrops! 😁📚🌧

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Auntynanny
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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I was so excited to find a new series by Cinda Williams Chima! I was thrilled to realize that it is set in the Seven Realms. This book was awesome and I can hardly wait to read the next in the series!

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MrsGagnonreads2024
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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So far I am liking this series

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Patches
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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When you are close to the end of a good book and don‘t have the next in the series.....😬 I‘m trying to drag it out until I can get to the bookstore on Wednesday!

Yeah_I_Read I love this series! I can‘t wait for Stormcaster next year! 7y
398.2 I just read this one. It was good! 7y
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398.2
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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I really enjoyed this book. Found this in the clearance section at BAM for 4.97. BEST FEELING EVER! It‘s been on my TBR list so I practically squeaked when I found it. It was a little slow for me in the middle but really picks up.

StaceyKondla Love the skeleton vulture!! Where did you get it? 7y
398.2 @StaceyKondla I KNOW!!!! I just bought it. I found it at JoAnn Fabrics. When I saw it I told my friend “Yep, definitely need this.” Lol 7y
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Kristy_K
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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A highly enjoyable YA fantasy. I ended up listening to this one on audiobook and the narrator does a great job.
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

#YA #fantasy

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Auntynanny
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Book haul

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Lylah
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Felt kinda cooped up but still wanted to finish my book—compromised by going to a bar. Cheers!

CocoReads Ha! I read a book at the bar last week. My hub was into the band and I was absolutely not so I went out on the patio where it was nice and cool and read one on my phone. 7y
Lylah @CocoReads I just came here myself and went straight to the patio 😛 The people (and music) here are kind of obnoxious but I'm channeling them out. 7y
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Lylah
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Rereading this one since the sequel came out and I don't really remember what happens 😅

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Yeah_I_Read
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Beach day!!!!!

kspenmoll Lucky you! Hope you enjoyed it! 8y
Yeah_I_Read @kspenmoll we did!!! We live in New England tho so the water was freezing lol 8y
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Yeah_I_Read
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Pretty good so far 😊

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HeatherBlue
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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I absolutely loved her Seven Realms novels, and I cannot wait to return for this one! Still haven't gotten around to it yet, but it's a very special TBR
#yayay2 @Liberty

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FoldedPagesDistillery
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Alright, got the maps out today for an adventure. You can travel to any fictional land, which is is and name ONE essential for your travels. I think I'd like to visit Rivendell or Lothlorien and I'd definitely bring an invisibility cloak. Being invisible would solve so many problems when traveling through dangerous places.

rubyslippersreads Oz, of course, and even though they are silver in the book, I need the ruby slippers. 😀 8y
Lidia I'd go to Oldtown and the Citadel from Game of Thrones. And I would bring a valyrian steel knife, they always come in handy ☺️ 8y
elkeOriginal What a phenomenal photo! Books with maps are the best. So glad I found you to follow! 8y
Jillsandypants I absolutely love your photos! Please keep them coming!😄 8y
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QueenOfWands
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Pickpick

At first I thought it was going to be a page turner but it slowed way down after the first couple chapters. It picked up again about two-thirds the way through and what an ending! So many questions. I can't wait to see what the next book holds. The shortcut that forced the start of the romance was dumb but I still enjoyed the character interactions. Not as good as the Seven Realms but enjoyable. #fantasy #yafantasy

GypsyKat This is on my TBR list, I'm just waiting for more of the series to come out before I start. Also, I love the cover! 😍 8y
Melissa_J Is this a new series? 8y
QueenOfWands It's pretty new. I think it will be a duology. The sequel is out in April here. Thankfully not too far off. I want to know what happens next! 8y
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QueenOfWands
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Last night's storm kept me up so I read for a couple hours. Getting a late start today. Not sure I'll make the 24 hours but not giving up yet. #24in48 #readathon

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QueenOfWands
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Starting a second book today. Heartbreaking start and definitely a page turner. Only about four hours into my #24in48 Such a beautiful cover! #readathon

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booksandcats13
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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I love it when a #TBR goes on sale 😄! #kindledeals

LibrarianRyan That doesn't look like Amazon. Which database do you use? 8y
booksandcats13 @LibrarianRyan That is the "Goodreads Deals" daily email. They send me daily Amazon deals I might be interested in. 8y
LibrarianRyan I get that email. I don't use Amazon though. If I'm really interested I'll go look in iBooks or nook. iBooks preferably. 8y
booksandcats13 @LibrarianRyan that's fair! 😊 8y
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Chele
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Just listened to this with my husband and while this wasn't quite as good as the Seven Realms series it was still great and I am so excited for the next book.

threadmangler Oh man if this "wasn't as good" then I am even more excited to go back and read Seven Realms! 8y
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TheBookAddict
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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My husband, @KennethTolesJr , has outdone himself this year. Such wonderful wedding anniversary presents! He spoils me so much! Enjoying our time in Branson, MO.

Megabooks I met the horses at the Gatlinberg Dicie Stampede when I was in vet school! 😃👍🏻🐴 8y
Megabooks *Dixie darn iPhone 8y
Megabooks Also, you'll have fun there! Great presents!🎉🎉 Happy anniversary! 8y
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TheBookAddict Lol. Wow, that's awesome! We are going tomorrow to the show. 😆🐎💕 8y
TheBookAddict @Ebooksandcooks thanks!!! 😊💕 8y
Trav Happy anniversary! They're fantastic presents. 8y
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Seaofpercabeth
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima

I've been in such a reading slump lately, so I decided to pick this up and so far it's very promising!

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lilredheadangel
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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A little reading before bed.

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Lylah
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Starting to really get into this! 🎉🎉

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EpicReads
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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It was like kisses were oxygen and they'd been drowning.

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Lylah
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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It's good to be back.

8leagueboot A good map is always a fine resource for reorienting one's self upon returning home. 9y
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EpicReads
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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If you loved the Seven Realms series then you are going to really enjoy this spinoff! But fair warning, a major SR character dies in the first 2 chapters of this book! You can totally read this without having read the OG series too, btw!

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Lylah
Flamecaster | Cinda Williams Chima
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Just got this beauty in the mail on its release day! This is the sequel series to the Seven Realms series by Cinda Williams Chima. And yes, that is a Christmas tree in the background in April. 😳