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#7.2024

A fantastic follow-up to fourth wing… I love this world of dragon riders and can‘t wait for the next installment!

Too many books in from the library!
#romantasy or culture?

#motivationalmonday @Cupcake12

1. I have my first track meet of the season with my track kiddos!
2. Something warm to drink and chocolate
3. Bookmark
4. Done

23-4 Mar 24 (audiobook)
A worthy follow up to Fourth Wing: similarly addictive journey into the world Yarros has created. Interesting to see some of characters‘ motives and introduction of an almost inter-generational battle.
I had forgotten the frustration of starting a series too early, when there will be many years before a satisfying conclusion. But it is a bit of fun.

Well, this definitely wasn‘t as good as the first. When did Violet become a whiny, lovesick little girl instead of a brilliant badass? I also didn‘t love that there was a MUCH heavier focus on the ✨spice✨ than the last book…but that‘s personal preference. And don‘t even get me started on how many “ah ha!” moments the characters had without actually fully explaining their revelation. Overall, still enjoyed…just not as much as the first.

#fantasy #ittakesallkinds @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Devoured this sequel. Still highly entertaining and there are attempts at more detailed world building but the writing was even more repetitive in this one and the pace not always as good as in the first book. Really enjoyed it though and looking forward to book 3...

I‘m having trouble with this one…..first it‘s really long….and a little exhausting. It‘s go go go and very fast paced. Way too much Violet for me.

This second book was really good. It was full of action and some surprises that will change things. It ended on another cliffhanger and I can't wait to see what happens next!

I struggled with rating this one. The problem for me is that the MC, Violet, is so incredibly unlikeable to me. She‘s self-centered and self-serving. She also has an immaturity about her that‘s insufferable. I also don‘t like the “teenage” Andarna this book, which is upsetting because I loved her in Fourth Wing. The twists and imagery of certain scenes saved this book, in my opinion.

Lucky dog got a long 3 mile walk so I could finish this audio 🦮
Looking forward to book 3. Hopefully the wait isn‘t too long. I hope Yarros is typing away 😂

I heard a TON of criticism of the Empyrean series. Much of it valid. But some of of what bothered others, didn't bother me. For example, the books are U.S. military coded. The author is an Army brat, so that's not shocking. I served 23 years as a military spouse. While I hold a lot of liberal views, I also hold dear that community and understand some of those hard choices. Not saying that clears the critique, but that those parts didn't bother me.

#mythical #ittakesallkinds @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Violet enters her second year at Basgiath college.

Inconsistent ✨ Pining ✨ Juvenile

Such a disappointing follow up to a fun first book. Violet and Xaden are insufferable. Most of their problems feel self inflicted. None of their decisions make any sense, especially when they sacrifice logic (and keeping everyone else alive!) for their own romantic plot. Overall terrible writing that could‘ve benefited from some editing guidance.

Wasn‘t a huge fan of Fourth Wing but figured I‘d give the sequel a go to see if more time with the characters/plot changed my mind. Unfortunately, it didn‘t. I can see why people enjoy this story but for me the “shocks” and “twists” don‘t have a huge impact. I think because nothing ever really get explained in the detail needed so when those things happen you don‘t have an emotional reaction to it. Surely there will be another book but I‘m out

#8.

This month I‘m so busy with work, that I haven‘t had much time to read. It‘s a good thing that the #BookSpin number was 2, because my 2 was Iron Flame, and I just finished reading Fourth Wing in January. Still at about 30% in, let‘s see if I can finish it before March comes.

4/5 ⭐️. I cried, I squawked, and that ending has me wondering what the heck is going to happen!!!!

It‘s dragon smut nonsense which will do the job if that‘s what you‘re looking for.

Loved this more than fourth wing!

An adrenaline rush from the first to the last. It‘s very long, so I alternated between the hardcover and audio. Narration is excellent.

Soft pick. It was fine. I was entertained.The plot thickened somewhat, but I felt underwhelmed when it came to the character development . It could have been 250 pages shorter without taking away from the narrative too. Mature content felt a bit gratuitous. But it hit all romantasy checkboxes and I will likely read the next installment when it comes out, but not quite craving it yet.

So. Much. Action. I knew this was going to be fast paced based on the first book, but to tear through a 600 page book in 2 days is ridiculous. And yet I don‘t regret it. The ending is infuriating, but it had to go that way for there to be 3 more books in the making. My favorite character is Andarna. I love her and everything she is, was, and will be. Book #12 in 2024

I really like these. Let's hope she writes more of them before I get distracted (lose interest).

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This sequel was the fast, fun speed read I hoped it would be. The romance novel dialogue was, as the kids say, cringe at times, "How can I say those 3 little words if you won't fully open your heart to me?" Okay, buddy. Violet should know by now that even Xaden's secrets have secrets. Still, the plot raced along, introducing new characters & settings, while moving steadily toward the coming crisis. Not sure about that ending, but bring on book 3!

Sequel to Fourth Wing; fantasy, action, romance, and heartbreak. This book brings back a great cast of characters and introduces new people in the mix. Being a second year means risking friendship as well as life and limb as Violet & Xaden struggle to decide who should know what and how to trust each other.

Hi everyone on Litsy. I took a 3 month break from social media- but I did do a lot of listening to audiobooks- These are the latest 6. Most of them were re listens. My favourite was the new to me Iron Flame the second book in my new favourite series. There‘s lots of action as the students get into their second year of training at the military college. What‘s not to love there‘s dragons and quite a bit of heat. Can‘t wait for the next book 🐉

Part 1: This section felt overlong and a bit boring. I really missed the dragon school part of the first book. I was hoping for more of that. Instead we get more politics and so much torture. Uggh.

Part 2: was more exciting and I found myself enjoying the characters again. I still wish there was not so much politics. All of the high ranking characters are terrible people. I liked this book but I think the first one was better.

I tried a few chapters and it just isn‘t doing it for me. The protagonist feels just off as an adult is much too whiny for me. Because we are in her head all of the time I had to bail

Had to read after finishing Fourth Wing with a cliff hanger. If I‘m being honest, book 1 was far more intriguing. Characters developed in book 1 slightly changed in book 2. Romance was not quite as steamy in this title.

Booktok gets it right!!!!! I liked this book better than fourth wing, I loved the inner conflict violet has when she try‘s to stop loving Xaden, and when Xaden tells violet he loves her 😳🔥❤️#ironflame

This book felt way rushed after the first book in the series. It could have been 200 pages less. Otherwise it is a fun fantasy novel.

Lazy Saturday morning, getting into Iron Flame.

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A soft pick, just like the first book..

For me, it was waaaay too long! Part 1 e part 2 could have been 2 separate books, so the author could have focused better on the new characters and the plot development of the finale that felt rushed and chaotic (but great cliffhanger!)
I preferred part 1, but overall it was entertaining and I'm really curious to see where the story goes..

1st goal of #JoyousJanuary ✅

“You don‘t have to understand my choices. You simply have to survive. I love you enough to bear the weight of your disappointment.”
Damn…. General Sorrengail really knows how to punch you in the feelings.

Getting close to last 100 pages. 😬 I‘ve skirted around enough spoilers to be nervous…

As a long term reader of high fantasy I don‘t really get the Empyrean hype. But I do see how the books are easily digested by folks who don‘t read as much (or as seriously), so kudos to Yarros for that! On top of that, this 2nd offering is stronger than the 1st, with a more interesting overall plot.

I loved the first book but I got to a point in this book that I honestly didn‘t care what happened! Anyone else feel this way? So much detail and the storyline just dragged for me. Violet can‘t make a decision in love or war if you payed her! Just let the Dragons talk and write the story! Anyone else feel this way?

“Could have, but alas, they moved.” I swear, Tairn is my soulmate in another world. Sorry Sgaeyl. ✌️

Stayed up way too late. Everyone said the last 100 pages were crazy. I felt it was more the last like 30. Overall it was a decent book. I feel it was rushed. 🤷‍♀️

Woah. So much happens in this book… much of it pretty intense. But there is still the spiciness, the banter that makes me chuckle, and the friendship bonds I cheer for. I know I maybe should read this more critically, but I‘m fully invested in this world and that definitely sways my opinion. Love it.

“Secrets make for poor leverage. They die with the people who keep them.”

This is a long one

Got to the part 2 portion of the book. Oh my goodness. I do not want to put it down after all that...but a 3month and 3 year old say otherwise. At least we wont be doing much this weekend as its -9 today and -6 tomorrow. 🙃

Baby snuggles after his check up. Reading this one finally. 😊 Convinced my sister to read fourth wing also.