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Well, I needed a genuine moment to process when finishing Iron Flame. <\/em>Good Gods! Iron Flame<\/em> picked up where book one in the series, Fourth Wing<\/a><\/em> left off and as mentioned, ramped up to a heart-racing, jaw-drop moment that surpassed even the shock of book one\u2019s ending. And that\u2019s saying something!<\/p>\n

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Xaden and Violet forever<\/h2>\n

Iron Flame<\/em> is part of the Empyrean series, it\u2019s a fantasy \/ romantasy book, the love story of Xaden and Violet set to the backdrop of a war college for dragon riders, revolution, magic, power struggles, secrets and lies. For a more detailed intro into the world of the book, see my review of Fourth Wing<\/em><\/a>. You really do need to read that before delving into Iron Flame<\/em>.<\/p>\n

While the beginning of Iron Flame <\/em>feels a little slow compared to the high-octane end of Fourth Wing<\/em>, sit through a few battle briefs and cadent training moments as it\u2019s back to a fast-pace.<\/p>\n

There are few highly memorable scenes \u2013 both violent and sexy \u2013 but I almost feel detailing the plot here isn\u2019t needed. You will either read this book or not based on your love (or not) of its predecessor.<\/p>\n

I loved it but IMO\u2026<\/h2>\n

In my humble opinion, Iron Flame <\/em>could have benefitted from more chapters from other character\u2019s POV throughout to really give it a little more scope. We get one chapter from Xaden\u2019s POV at the end and it feels so refreshing to actually get his take on things. <\/p>\n

I\u2019d love to hear chapters from maybe Rhi or Imogen\u2019s POV, even Dain to see how he\u2019s feeling about things as he had a character shift early in the book then is kind of forgotten about. <\/p>\n

Actually, what I really<\/em> want is chapters from dragons Tairn and Andarna\u2019s POV as they are truly my fave characters, their little relationship is a joy. Plus I do find myself being interested in the whole dragon world and community that\u2019s referred to but never delved in to.<\/p>\n

Overall, is Iron Flame<\/em> brilliantly written? No (could have been at least 100 pages shorter). Do the secondary characters have enough (any) development? No. Did it leave me with so many questions about holes in the plot \/ things not explained? Yes (Although TBF these might be answered in Onyx Storm<\/em>). BUT am I totally invested in Xaden and Violet\u2019s relationship? Yes. Is this one of the most addictive books I\u2019ve read (listened to) in a long time? Absolutely, yes!<\/p>\n

Iron Flame<\/em> is just one of those chose-to-overlook-the-flaws books and you\u2019ll have the ride of your life. If you don\u2019t like it, stop reading. Otherwise embrace it for what it is and enjoy the pure high-adrenaline escapism. It is fantasy after all. Bring on Onyx Storm<\/em>.<\/p>\n