I accidentally requested this book, unaware that it was a sequel in a series I hadn't read yet. It's just been chilling in my kindle for over a year now, and I feel guilty about it, but I don't think I'm getting to this one anytime soon. But, I feel it's unfair to have received an ARC and left no review, so here is my "review".

The first book in this series Death's Dancer has 133 reviews and an average of 4.5 star rating, so it's gotta be good!!! I wish I wasn't drowning in ARCs because I'd be interested in picking up this series. But I know myself, and it'll probably be another few months at best lol

It sounds like this book has necromancers, romance, and amazing world-building!

Although I later read and enjoyed, I was just not able to review in time to be of any use to the publishing team.

Interesting characters. Intriguing plot. Dynamic prose. My attention was held the entire time. I enjoyed my time reading this one. I’d suggest this story to everyone who likes a more contemporary stuff.

I received a copy of this from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This novel is so fresh with story telling and world building. This is the 2nd novel in the series and I recommend that you read the 1st one before, otherwise you’ll get lost and much of what’s going on won’t make much sense.

Picking up right where the first book left off, Asrael and Isela find themselves in the middle of a coup by a select few of the other necromancers. A few more interesting characters grace the stage and we get to know more about Asrael’s mysterious past. The reader also finds out what Isela in her new shared form, is capable of. Action packed, this book has a war being fought on several fronts, as well as revenge and redemption.

Another great addition to the series. I’ve already picked up the 3rd and I can’t wait to read it.

Dancer's Flame, Grace Bloods: Book 2, Jasmine Silvera

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre: General Fiction (adult), Sci-fi and Fantasy
I loved the first book in this series, but found it a little harder to connect with this one. There is so much going on, so many new characters and its such an unusual world. I feel its one of those stories where once all parts are out and I do a back to back reading session I'll get so much more from it, having learned more about the world setting. This has Gods ( definitely plural) who aren't necessarily benign or even easy to understand, Necromancers who can live thousands of years, the retinue of assorted supernaturals each necromancer has accrued over time, witches, werewolves, no doubt other supernaturals yet to be seen. Oh, and plain old humans....In this story there area couple of new supernaturals, Golems, fitting as its set in Prague and someone that poses a huge threat to everyone even if he doesn't mean to, who of course Isela wants to save and others are keen to kill.
We see more of Isela and Azreal, which is great, I love those two, Gregor, in his usual taciturn protective self, along with some new folk from Azreal's team. Of course nothings going smoothly, and once more supernaturals are threatening Azrael's city, and it culminates in a huge, and at times to me confusing, climax. What's next for the team.
I love that Jasmine has created such a fabulously different world, but it has the downside that its quite intense to read and follow, to understand who is whom, and how they fit into the story. I know though, that once I've fully got to grips this will be a solid five star series.

Stars: Four and a half. The half off is simply because at times the whole story and characters did get a bit confusing, however I know a second read will give me so much more, and I expect I'll pick up on things I missed first reading.

Arc via Netgalley and publishers

Before you start you must read the first book as this starts right away without much explanation. If you enjoy fantasy, gods, or anything magical you should enjoy this series. It's a complicated tale in modern times, however the language is often dense as the characters are thousands of years old, in Prague. There is an alliance among witches and necromancers, fighting against other necromancers jealous of Isela's abilities among other things. Azrael is a powerful entity, married to the godsdancer Isela who has been possessed by a small god. It's a good thing, sort of, but it causes problems and a bit of humor. For as serious as their issues are I enjoyed the camaraderie among Azrael's protection staff. There is a third book to follow, maybe we get the war and Isela will test her skills. My copy came from Netgalley.

Another great read in a very unique series. The characters are amazing, the story is compelling. The world building is phenomenal. This one draws the reader in and makes you feel invested in the outcome. The perfect blend of action, suspense, humor, and romance. I cannot wait for the next book to come out! This series is not to be missed.

I adore this series so much each book keeps getting better and so looking forward to the next with more Gregor, fun, fast, involving and interesting. Characters are well written and relatable. This author is one to watch


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion