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A review by katiedid404
Scorched Skies by E.J. Mellow
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. I loved everything about it.
The take on the Icarus myth, the world building, the characters, the politics, the family dynamics. ALL OF IT. I cannot find a single flaw.
The pace was perfect, explaining the world and introducing the players and their thoughts/motivations in the beginning, and then really letting it rip once the stage was set.
The writing was excellent; it flowed incredibly well, the dialogue was realistic, and everything regarding the gods/the magic system/the various races all was very easy to understand.
The love story was beautiful and heartbreaking, two people with the same views and desire for a better world but forced to be on opposing sides of a conflict due to circumstance and duty.
I can’t even believe this doesn’t come out until April 2025 because I’m DYING for the sequel already, but PLEASE I beg of you, read this when it’s out.
And thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC!!
The take on the Icarus myth, the world building, the characters, the politics, the family dynamics. ALL OF IT. I cannot find a single flaw.
The pace was perfect, explaining the world and introducing the players and their thoughts/motivations in the beginning, and then really letting it rip once the stage was set.
The writing was excellent; it flowed incredibly well, the dialogue was realistic, and everything regarding the gods/the magic system/the various races all was very easy to understand.
The love story was beautiful and heartbreaking, two people with the same views and desire for a better world but forced to be on opposing sides of a conflict due to circumstance and duty.
I can’t even believe this doesn’t come out until April 2025 because I’m DYING for the sequel already, but PLEASE I beg of you, read this when it’s out.
And thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC!!