Books like these are fun and a good time when you don't have someone in your ear telling you it sucks... and it doesn't suck. At all. I really think this is SO much better than Iron Flame (which was still good) because Rebecca Yarros had ample time to make it a great book. I loved the banter, I loved the world building, I loved the romance, I love the fantasy, and most of all, I just love the fact that a book can bring us together like this; not a Stanley cup or whatever, but a BOOK. That in and of itself is amazing in the year of 2025. Anyway, I thought it was great and I have so many thoughts and theories which is super fun, but will be keeping it to myself (and the group chat, duh) in an effort to prevent spoilers and let people enjoy it. I will be waiting for book four with bated breath!