A review by secondhandreads
The Phoenix Endangered by James Mallory, Mercedes Lackey

adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Definitely leans more YA than the previous series. And I don't love the repeating of the "southern dark-skinned people are murderous warmongers" trope, even if it is plot explained. That said, it's still good fun and fantasy - a good listen for during work.