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A review by bookishspy
The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I just finished this book and immediately bought a special edition of it π€
While I feel that should say enough, I'll give my full review either way π
This, for me at least, was enemies to lovers actually done correctly! There was stabbing, and there was a legitimate reason for the MMC to kill the FMC, etc. They hated each other but couldn't stop thinking about each other. It was perfect. Their notes, their vanter, omg just perfect!!!
Also, the relationship between them felt very Romeo and Juliet-ish as well throughout. Both trying to hide whatever this relationship between them is from their adopted "families."
I was a little disappointed at Larks storyline. He was such a cool character, but then he really didn't have much reasoning behind his actions, so that fell a bit flat for me. Really wanted more from him if I'm honest.
This book was also marketed as YA, but for me, it seemed a bit more NA than anything else at least. There was one scene where I had to ask myself if this was actually adult lol
Now, the plot... that held my attention! At times, I was worried it was becoming a bit too predictable, but the ending did take me by surprise because I wasn't sure if the author would actually take the book there. But they did, and it was pretty cool to read to be honest!
Overall, this book was everything I wanted, and though it wasn't the perfect read, it was pretty great still! Definitely would recommend it to anyone who is a Throne of Glass or Prison Healer fan
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While I feel that should say enough, I'll give my full review either way π
This, for me at least, was enemies to lovers actually done correctly! There was stabbing, and there was a legitimate reason for the MMC to kill the FMC, etc. They hated each other but couldn't stop thinking about each other. It was perfect. Their notes, their vanter, omg just perfect!!!
Also, the relationship between them felt very Romeo and Juliet-ish as well throughout. Both trying to hide whatever this relationship between them is from their adopted "families."
I was a little disappointed at Larks storyline. He was such a cool character, but then he really didn't have much reasoning behind his actions, so that fell a bit flat for me. Really wanted more from him if I'm honest.
This book was also marketed as YA, but for me, it seemed a bit more NA than anything else at least. There was one scene where I had to ask myself if this was actually adult lol
Now, the plot... that held my attention! At times, I was worried it was becoming a bit too predictable, but the ending did take me by surprise because I wasn't sure if the author would actually take the book there. But they did, and it was pretty cool to read to be honest!
Overall, this book was everything I wanted, and though it wasn't the perfect read, it was pretty great still! Definitely would recommend it to anyone who is a Throne of Glass or Prison Healer fan
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