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Iron & Embers
by Helen Scheuerer
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I figured this was the start to a new quartet, so the ending would be painful, but wow! Just ... ouch. 🥺 This slow burn of a book was a master class in building tension and then paying it off. If you are a fan of SJMs A Court of Silver Flames, then I think Iron & Embers will scratch that very particular itch. Now that I'm caught up in the Thezmarr universe, I get to patiently (😑) wait for Thorns & Fire's release in July 2025. This was such a great ride!💖