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A review by maddy707
The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle
dark
funny
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
After discovering that Freddy Carter voiced part of this audiobook I immediately ditched my physical copy to listen to the audio. 1 star for him alone.
I enjoyed the banter between the main characters and felt the enemies to lovers plot was done well. I liked Ransom as a character. Sera was also good but felt a little flat for most of the book.
My biggest gripe with this book is the plot twist. It just came out of nowhere and made no sense to me. I can’t remember the book ever hinting at it before it was revealed. Luckily it worked out in the end. It just felt wedged in there when it was revealed.
This book balanced fantasy and romance well and I look forward to a sequel.
I enjoyed the banter between the main characters and felt the enemies to lovers plot was done well. I liked Ransom as a character. Sera was also good but felt a little flat for most of the book.
My biggest gripe with this book is the plot twist. It just came out of nowhere and made no sense to me. I can’t remember the book ever hinting at it before it was revealed. Luckily it worked out in the end. It just felt wedged in there when it was revealed.
This book balanced fantasy and romance well and I look forward to a sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail