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Sadly, I enjoyed this one even less than the first.

As a romance reader, I was super disappointed in the spicy scenes. It felt like zero character development happened in those scenes. If the spice doesn't serve the plot and doesn't give us insight into the character I just kinda feel it's unnecessary. But now I probably just sound like a prude.

Officially finished my Iron Flame reread! I picked up on so many more things this time around! 4 more days until Onyx Storm! Same rating (4.25/5)

Had two doctor appointments today. Ugh. Nothing's wrong, they were just regular checkup things. Still, I felt entitled to some little treats afterwards - which included a trip to McDonald's and then the bookstore! 🤭💕📚

I'm almost finished with my re-read of Iron Flame before Onyx Storm comes out next week!

It simply doesn't get better than this series.

Prepping for tonight- I am re reading Iron Flame to prepare for the Onyx Storm release, In the middle of Magical Midlife Challenge on kindle and listening Dawn on A Distant Shore and The Cruel Prince depending on my mood. 3/4 of these are repeats. #hyggehourreadathon

After reading Fourth Wing, I didn't read Iron Flame right away, and it finally got to the point where I decided to wait until closer to Onyx Storm coming out. Well that's now this month! So I'm starting Iron Flame today.

Probably my favourite exchange in the whole book. Made me laugh out loud.

“She makes a good point,” Andarna agrees. “Can you carry a luminary?”
“That question insults me.”
“Can you carry a luminary while insulted?” she prods.
Tairn growls.

“ We are the weapons , and this place is the stone they use to sharpen us!”

Basgiath War College , definitely not for the faint hearted.

Recently learned they are turning this into a tv series!

Besides Violet and Xaden‘s relationship annoying me, what am I supposed to do now?? How do I just go on with life all nonchalant while waiting for the next book?!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a fun reread, especially to discuss with friends this time! And I definitely caught a lot that I missed on my first read.
But I read this in almost every spare minute of Christmas week, and it felt like it took forever. It‘s a fun story, great twists, etc. etc. but it is just. too. long.
I am looking forward to book 3 next month but hopefully with some stronger editing!

There were parts of this book that I really liked. I love Violet as a character. I loved how Tairn would constantly tell her, "I chose you for a reason. Don't listen to those jerks. You're a badass."
Andarna was so funny! I think the dragons stole the show.
What was the point of Cat? An annoying subplot, imo.

I did not see that one twist coming.

It was okay. I see why people like it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️

12.22.2024

4.5/5 ?????

"Because love, at its root, is hope. Hope for tomorrow. Hope for what could be. Hope that the someone you've entrusted your everything to will cradle and protect it. And hope? That shit is harder to kill than a dragon."

#fantasy #romance #dragons

Tom the Book Thief strikes again! #CurrentlyReading #TomKitten #CatsOfLitsy

5⭐
•I mostly loved it, just a few minor issues…like the jealous ex-lover, and the “he doesn‘t love me because he isn‘t truthful” & the length…holy crap it was long. It was a whole 8 hours longer than book #1. That ending, though…😲 I still love Tairn & Andarna the most…they seriously steal the show.
• I love the narration by GA so much more than the OG recording of this series. The story is only 4.5 stars, but I upped it to 5 for the narration.

Tackle the TBR 🤓📚
What are you reading?
#boleybooks #ironflame #rebeccayarros #bookbeast #bookbuds #bookchat #libby

I feel like you all would truly appreciate this text message from someone who I got ADDICTED to Iron Flame! 🔥 😂 #bookproblems #addicted #iykyk

AHHH how are you going to give me an ending like that and then EXPECT ME TO WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK?! This series has quickly joined the list of favorites I seem to keep finding lately.

Mira's reaction to finding everything out....honestly fair. I honestly expected her to hurt Violet along with Brennan.....or at least scream at.

What can I say that hasn‘t been said ?? Not a lot , it‘s over long badly needed a good edit a great story is in there somewhere but my goodness reading this was like wading through treacle! Some moments of intrigue and page turning but not many. Again as other reviewers have said 2nd & last part was the best. Very disappointed and it seemed to take me ages to read it & yet a ken follet book of double the length I skipped through in a week !

Book 2, time to find out how SOMEONE is still alive....

I truly enjoy this series. It has brought back my love of reading

Ouch 😔. Rebecca truly has so much power to shatter me with her writing and she does not miss the opportunity. Great story nonetheless and I can only hope my heart mends in the next book. This book made me feel love, anger, jealousy, sadness, grief, empowerment, bravery, and more. I have grown attached to each of the characters and I can't wait to see how the story continues to develop until reaching a much needed peace.

*borrowed copy, not my picture*
Here. Be happy, be excited, get mad, be heartbroken and completely wrung out by the end. But also dragons. And now you have to wait.
😭😠🥰🔥🥹🐉 #recentlyread #wtf #sendhelp

Back from the sun & straight into autumn 🍂 🥶 cosy scenes on YouTube & a duvet day with pots of coffee ☕️ and puppy dogs 🐶 holiday laundry 🧺 is calling 😣🫨 one more chapter 😆

Oh my god I adore the graphic audio of this series so much! Even after a second trip through this book, I am so torn and even confused about General Sorrengail‘s sacrifice. Jack‘s crazy laughter at the end is truly terrifying. The graphic audio is intense and wonderful. I NEED book 3 even more after listening to this.
#RebeccaYarros #IronFlame #GraphicAudio #audiobook #TheEmpyrean #needbook3

#RebeccaYarros #IronFlame #Violet

🤣😂🤣 I swear, I laugh every time I hear/read this!
#RebeccaYarros #IronFlame #allies #Tairn #Andarna #audiobook

No one remembers this when they produce theories on Vi‘s second signet.
#RebeccaYarros #IronFlame #Violet #rider #scribe #signet

I absolutely love snarky, naughty, adolescent Andarna.
#RebeccaYarros #IronFlame #DramatisedAdaptation #GraphicAudio #Andarna #Tairn #Rebellion #luminary #adolescent #dragon #dragons #adolescentdragon

Oh my goodness this book series is incredible! I cannot believe I have to wait until January to find out what happens next. 5 star read! 🌟 (I also may have ordered a Basgiath shirt)

#hyggehourreadathon I am trying to organize and tidy my shelves- and it has been challenging- I really need 1 more book shelf and am overwhelmed with organizing by genre and sub genre. I re listioned to Iron Flame. I may be obsessed. Also nervous- I must have a HEA- im pretty sure Yarros leans that way but some of the theories on tik tok are giving me anxiety- anyone else? Also what series have you all obsessed over?

The bottom one I am borrowing from a coworker, because I flew through the first one so quickly. The rest are new in through the magic of the #library. My days are #booked in the best way. #toberead #bookworm 🥹🙂😍💙✨🙏🏻

Loved this book as much as the first one. I can‘t believe I have to wait so long to read the next one!

Yes I flew through this book! No it was not perfect- but I did love it!! Magic, war, love, friendship, family, found family, dragons, It just checked a lot of boxes. I wish the editing had been tighter, the loopholes less loopy and the angst less angsty- but I absolutely pre ordered the third book- and also- am reading 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Also incase I don‘t mention it enough I love Litsy and my Litsy Family! This is the best community 😘

The second in Yarros' Empyrean series, continues Xaden and Violet's thrilling journey. Seamlessly blending adventure, romance, and intrigue, it's as unputdownable as Fourth Wing. Yarros expands this rich world and deepens character relationships, keeping readers enthralled. While the ending left me wishing for a different choice, it doesn't diminish my excitement for the series. I'm eager for the next installment. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 ❤️📚

Another great read. This author definitely knows when to throw twists and turns in at the right moments! I don‘t always feel compelled to finish reading a series even if I enjoy it. But after the ending of this book I‘ll definitely be reading the next one when it‘s released!

😲 that ending! I can‘t believe I now have to wait until January for the next one. And then who knows how long for the next two after. ARGH! I loved the continuation of the world building and Violet‘s character development. There was a bit in the middle which did drag, but the ending more than made up for it! WRITE FASTER REBECCA YARROS!

4✨ This second book did not have the series curse. It was a solid continuation of the story with danger, dragons, and overcoming odds. There was many intense moments and another cliff hanger! I found myself exclaiming out loud No, no, NO!!! Oh man can‘t wait for January to continue the series. #SeriesLove

Baby E wants to hear about dragons too! 🐉🥰💛

“Dragons do not answer to the whims of men.” I want to make a poster of this for my son‘s room. I call him my baby dragon. 🐉🥰- Side note: I‘m so glad my library hold finally came in for this. Completely hooked! 🤩

Fun but way too long

“‘Violence, remember it‘s only the body that‘s fragile. You are unbreakable.‘”
#May2024

"I live in pain. I practically built a house there and set up a whole economy."
Yeah, I know that feeling ?

The second book in the series! I‘ve heard a lot of negative reviews but I reaaaally enjoyed it! I had to speed through it before I left for my trip and no regrets ❤️ I cannot wait for the next one!! 🐉

Thanks for the tag @BethM and @TheSpineView

#two4tuesday

1. I loved iron flame so much!!
2. Ummm… probably wildfire by Hannah grace

@Mommamanzi @Pageturner1 @KateReadsYA

So great! Can‘t wait for the next one!!