Five stunning stars for a stunning series ⭐️!

I’ve never begged. Not once. But I’ll stay on my knees until I feel that flame sputter out. 
Then… 
I’ll rip the world to shreds.

Once again, Sarah A. Parker rendered me speechless with her beautifully devastating story.

To Flame A Wildflower is a release I've been waiting for with bated breath after I was left hanging on the excruciating cliffhanger of the second book.

I continue to be in awe of Parker's craft and how she intricately carved Orlaith's journey from the beginning to where she is now. This book continues to prove what a brilliant storyteller Parker is.

This woman is ruthless. She won't hesitate to leave readers devastated and tear off the veil that the readers and Orlaith were encompassed in to reveal how dark and merciless Orlaith's world is.

A few mysteries and questions are revealed and the theorists are certainly going to have the time of their lives dissecting the new reveals and the mysteries that are yet to be unfolded. Some of it may come as a shock so brace yourselves.

Orlaith had my heart from book 1, but as her journey descends into a darker path I couldn't help but let my tears flow for her. Orlaith became an open wound for all to see and infest with their diseased intentions and schemes. The rawness of her grief and trauma gripped my heart with phantom hands that kept digging it's claws deeper and deeper. Orlaith bled, but so did I as a reader.

And I will brush over this quickly because this is an experience I want readers to have with no expectations, but you will be proud of Orlaith's growth. There is no question or doubt that she is one of my favorite characters of all time and she continues to rise up on the list.

I always applaud Parker for ensuring that her characters are nuanced with their own set of flaws. No character is wholly good and no character is wholly bad. Well... in some cases some are utterly rotten and this book does not shy away from the depravity some characters would gladly descend into.

I would say this book had a faster pacing than Stem and I was kept on edge while my nerves were being grated throughout the majority of this book. I'm surprised I did not pass out by holding in my breath.

I will keep raving about this series because this to me is one of the perfect examples of a dark fantasy romance?

Nuanced morally questionable characters? You got it!

A complex story with an intriguing lore? Yep

Exquisite world-building? one of the best to me

Plot twists? be prepared

Action sequences and tension-filled scenes? Oh yes

Angst? Oh be prepared for so much

Passionate and sensual romantic scenes? Mhmmm