Spoilers ahead

This book gives the same energy as Hunger Games, Divergent, and Shadow and Bone, very similar vibes.

I don’t have tons of thoughts on the plot of this book, it was just super fun to read. At no point did I think Violet would die simply because the book kept going obviously but the growth moments for her felt very real.

The end was really really good, I will remain continually heartbroken over Liam as this series continues, that was so tragic. The end reveal with Brennan was so fucking good, it has been a long time since I have truly dropped my jaw at the end of book, but this one got me there. 

Character summaries: 

 Dain sucks, what a shitty friend, wanting to keep a friend safe is understandable but the self righteousness is unbearable. The betrayal in the end of him reading Violet’s memories without asking was unforgivable. Choosing rules over people’s lives is simply infuriating, what an awful person. The rule thing also makes hardly any sense because he was willing to break them to get Violet into the scribes but at no other point is willing to come close to breaking the rules. 


Xaden is also self righteous but at least he has a legitimate reason to be as he knows the truth of the country and has a reason to look down on others. He is a complicated character but overall I liked him and I hope he continues to put others before himself because that attribute is what makes him so good. 


Violet is great. I love the way she is written. As she grows and learns her body is just different that doesn’t mean she cannot do what others do, I thought it was a fantastic message. Her bond with Tairn and Andara was the moment I felt she had a change in her where she grew to believe in herself. 

Mira is badass, I like her a lot. Her absolute fierce love for her sister is admirable and I hope in the end she joins Violet and Brennan in the revolution. 

Liam… I’m so upset Yarros chose to let him die. He deserved so much better and I have extremely high hopes for his sister in the next book.

Tairn is great, the inner monologues with Violet provided more insight into the dragon world and he felt like a concerned father essentially. It is a good relationship and I love how it’s written. His protection of Andara as well, altogether just very good. 

Andara, tons doesn’t happen with her in this book but I truly believe she will be the key to Violet’s power as things progress!

All other characters felt too sidelined to have tons to say, Rhiannon, Riddick, and Sawyer are fantastic and I hope they continue to be strong friends to Violet and choose the right side in the end, although I have no doubt Violet will have more friends betray her like Dain. 



And lastly, of COURSE this book has dragons. If you want a book with dragons read this book!!!