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Treacherous Flames by Allie Maddox
5.0
adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

It’s rare that a book leaves me completely speechless, but Allie absolutely accomplished that with Treacherous Flames. From the very first page, I was hooked and by the end, I was left jaw-dropped and desperate for more. Honestly, the fact that we don’t already have the next book feels like a personal attack 😅

The dynamic between the characters is chef’s kiss. All three of the deliciously swoony MMCs bring their own unique energy to the table, creating a perfect balance for Avani- our fierce, curvy, and delightfully sassy FMC. Avani’s open-hearted acceptance of the guys’ past connection made me melt. She’s bold, compassionate, and unafraid to embrace love in all its forms.

The slow-burn tension between Avani and Kai had me immediately invested, and just when I thought I couldn’t love this story more, enter Bea and Ryker. 🤤 The chemistry? Off the charts. And let’s be honest, I have a strong feeling we’ve only scratched the surface with those two. There’s definitely more depth and history waiting to be revealed.

I haven’t read the Daughters of the Keeper series yet, but you absolutely don’t need to in order to enjoy Treacherous Flames. That said, I’ve officially added it to my June TBR to dig deeper into the world-building and lore.

This book has it all…steam, soul, suspense; I can’t wait to see where the story goes next. Allie, you have me in a chokehold. Please send help... or just the sequel. That works too. 💀🔥