Thank you to Flatiron Books and NetGalley for an ARC copy of Everything That Burns to review! I loved Enchantee (which has been republished as All that Glitters) back when I read it, so I was excited to read the sequel. At first, I was afraid that I wouldn’t remember enough of the first book to get into this one, but I was pleasantly surprised! I was able to jump into this book without much difficulty.

There aren’t many historical young adult books about the French Revolution, which I think makes this series stand out. I also love the way that Trelease weaves magic into it, making the history even more engaging. What works well about this book is the layers of stories. Camille is writing a pamphlet; so, even though the book is focused on her, we get bits and pieces of other stories, too. It gives the book as a whole   more complex feel, and makes it all the more enjoyable.

However, there are moments where the book gets a little bogged down with details and makes it a little slow going. There are also a lot of subplots that muddy the main plot a bit, making it unclear where the focus lies. This detracts from the story a little, but the magical world and the characters help to make up for it.

Overall, this is a strong follow up to the first book. If you’re looking to read more about the French Revolution, I definitely recommend picking up this duology!