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There was a lot to really like, including a some great action sequences, good character interactions & fantastic world-building. Unfortunately, I got dragged down by the pacing. I didn't connect to the characters as well for whatever reason, & struggled through the middle chunk of the novel. However, my interest in the series was amped back up by the final 1/4 & I am definitely going to be reading the finale. This baby ends with a kick!

3¾⭐I loved CTNFTW, and was all set to love this…but I really only liked this one. The MC in this book is Remy (bk #1 side char.) instead of Sena and therein lies the crux of my problem, it doesn‘t have nearly enough Sena and Iska. Otherwise, the world-building is great. The ending wasn‘t a cliffhanger but it did lead you to believe that there could be more adventures in store for these characters. So….why isn‘t this labeled as a series??? ⬇⬇⬇

I adored last year‘s COLD THE NIGHT, FAST THE WOLVES- and was thrilled for this sequel that picks up shortly after the first book‘s conclusion. Though Sena and Iska are still major characters, Remy narrates this installment and her backstory and goals provide the main plot. Some of the twists here are more expected- but I love the jungle setting in such contrast with Tundar! The emphasis on friendship makes this stand out in the YA Fantasy genre!

Let the silver bells ring! #BingoBoard

#BookSpin 14 - Swift the Storm, Fierce the Flame by Meg Long

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This teen/YA sci-fi/fantasy was a good follow-up to Long‘s debut novel (which I recommend reading first). This is Remy‘s story, a genetically engineered corporate agent, who is focused on finding a friend that she failed to save in a coup between the syndicate and the corps two years earlier. Together with her friend Sena and her wolf Iska, and her ex-partner Kiran, who she doesn‘t trust, they must lead a revolution against the corp who is 🔻