I have been reading about the Wird sisters (The Weird Girls series) since 2012, every book now is like returning home to see old friends. The Weird Girls series had six books in them, followed by this Flame series a spin off with Taran the loud, vocal, no holds barred sister. This book marks the end of Taran and Gemini’s spin-off. I have been reading about the Wird sisters (The Weird Girls series) since 2012, every book now is like returning home to see old friends. I suggest reading them in order, and since this is the last book in the Flames spin-off there may be spoilers from the previous books.

Celia and Aric cannot catch a break, after all they have been through you would expect at least for them to get their happily ever after and a rocking chair on the front porch. No such luck, their child has been prophesied to bring about peace to the supernatural world and well there are some supes out there that really don’t want that. So there is a supernatural of summit of sorts to find allies to help protect her. Every precaution was taken to protect her, yet evil still attacks the manor. Fate deals them a heavy hand, the creatures they have to fight are well inventive to say the least. Destiny tries to intervene but Fate’s touch may just be the end for them. Will Taran be able to protect the rock of the Wird household or will the sisters fall one by one?

I absolutely love Taran! She was my favorite sister in the original series and so when she got her own spin-off I knew I was along for a fabulous fun filled ride. Throw her spunky, spirited, snarky sailor mouth in and I am there, all day every day. I want her to be one of my best friends and here is why. Over the last nine books you see character development like no other. Not only that, she still retains the elements that made her unique from the beginning. Taran has always been a powerhouse, yet sometimes fear or the opinions of others would prevent her from showing off her kick-butt self. No more! All she needed was her sister to be in danger and the girl comes in with the gloves off, swinging. In this book she is gusty, aggressive and determined to save her sister and her unborn nephew. To top this book sundae off, Gemini, her love interest since the beginning is absolutely the cherry!

Gemini has dealt with Taran’s sweet side, and her nutty side but dang her protective side has not come out like this before now. Instead of holding our girl back, Gemini supports her totally, 100%. Which is well hellva refreshing. Yes, he tells her to be careful then he kisses her and gets back into the fight. The fight last the ENTIRE book! How freaking awesome is that, he doesn’t doubt her once. Not once, which is really hard for an alpha male with his mate. His love, faith and pride in her shines through everything he does. The fact that he understands her and embraces all aspects of her personality makes him the perfect mate for her.

The Wird sisters are squad goals. Seriously, the mixture of personalities, talents and abilities shine through their love for one another. Jealously never ever colors their relationships with each other. Always together, always supporting and fighting for each other. When I say there is a mixture of personalities I mean it. While I love the action, the suspense and the romance: it is the sister’s love for each other that made this entire series for me. That love shines through in all that they do in this book.

OH MY GOODNESS! This one starts off with a bang and the hits just keep on coming all the way to the end. If you want an action-packed roller coaster of a ride, with a little dose of romance and tension mixed in then you need to read this. Adrenaline pumping, nerve wrecking, screaming at the book sprinkled with awe moments sealed the deal, this is still one of my favorite series! Where we will go from here only Cecy Robson knows but I am straight up praying that we find out what is going on between Bren and Emme because something is sure enough going on between them.

My Rating 5 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote “You turn my worse times into my best.”

Other People

Aric- Alpha of Gemini’s pack
Celia- Taran’s oldest sister, shifter
Emme- Taran’s youngest sister, healer
Shayna- Taran’s younger sister, metal manipulator
Bren- shifter, part of Gemini pack
Destiny- supernatural worlds seer

Of Flame and Fury is the third installment in author Cecy Robson's Weird Girls: Flame trilogy. This is technically the 9th installment in the Weird Girls universe but the final installment with Taran Wird as the main character. Cursed by a spell meant to destroy them, Taran and her sisters Celia, Shayna & Emme, developed unique magical talents. With the power of fire and lightning literally at her fingertips, Taran doesn’t fear much. Taran also has a zombie arm which has a mind of its own. Her mate is Tomo (Gemini) Hamamatsu, a were who has the unusual ability of splitting into (2) wolves.

At the beginning of this story, a Hodge podge of supernaturals from the Alliance--Vampires, Werewolves & Witches from around the world--have traveled to Genevieve's magical fortress to find ways to work together to save Taran's eldest sister Celia and her unborn baby from being wiped out. Celia is pregnant with alpha werewolf Aric Connor’s child, the same child prophesied to save the world from uprising evil. Evil wants this child dead before he is born and, more importantly, before he can grow strong enough to stop it.

Master Vampire Misha Aleksandr and his clan have sworn their allegiance to Celia and vow to keep her from harm. Uri, Master of all Vampires, as well as Ileana Vodianova, the sole female master vampire, are also in attendance but whose side they are on, is impossible to tell. A fortress that was supposed to be impregnable, has been compromised thanks to betrayal. Creatures that have never been seen before called Nytes go on the attack with dire consequences for many, many possible allies of Celia & Aric. If you've read Of Flame and Fate, you've already been introduced to the villain; Johnny Fate and what he is capable of. Of so you thought.

No one counted on the powerful being able to manipulate the magic enclosing the estate to work in his favor. As body counts rise and allies become enemies, chances are Celia won’t survive the night unless a miracle happens. That miracle is Taran Wird and her ability to do what needs to be done even if if means her death. Taran doesn't give a crap what most people think about her. She curses like a sailor, dresses like a Hollywood vixen, wears high heels on all occasions, including being chased by vampires, and her right arm is a combination of new and old magic.

She gives out as best as she gets and has come to be respected by more people than not. I enjoyed how much Taran grows as a character in this book. She takes charge, kicks ass, and still has time for some romance with Gemini. She's the only one who actually understands that there is dark magic at work that is slowly eliminating allies of the Alliance which was formed to keep Celia alive. Author Cecy Robson really ups her game in this story. The action is wild and almost non-stop. There's plenty of bloodshed and violence but a bit of hope as well.

One of the most interesting characters in this story might as well be Destiny who carries the unique ability to predict the future and manipulate magic. Born of two witches, Destiny is revered among the supernatural elite for her acute ability to predict the future. Her biggest prophecy involves Taran’s sister, Celia, whom Destiny decreed will bear children strong enough to take on the evil that’s rising. Unfortunately for everyone, she couldn't see what would happen next.

Let me finish by saying this; READ THESE BOOKS. IN ORDER! DO NOT SKIP ANY! There has been plenty of adventures for the sisters and their allies. There's plenty to come as the author plans to continue this series by featuring Shayna, who is married to Alpha Warrior Koda, and Emme, the youngest sister who may or may not have feelings for Bren, a werewolf who was once rogue. I am actually looking forward to Emme's story to uncover what is really happening with her and maybe Bren?

P.S. - I could legitimately rate this book with 5 stars it was that freaking good!

Um, wow! This book is just one huge non-stop action scene from start to finish! I admit to not having read a whole bunch of the previous stories in this world, but was able to join the story without issue. If you don't get on board, you would quickly get swept away by all the madness.

Taran is a magically gifted, mated woman who has an overprotective mate, an unshakable responsibility for her rather important sister, and some questionable control over an arm that is "hers." Her powers are a bit... unpredictable, which leaves you on the edge of your seat in all crazy situations she manages to get herself into. This particularly long night's worth of events centers around a gathering of the most powerful supernaturals in their social circle. Nothing bad could happen during that, right?

We jump from scene to scene, encountering new and unusual bad guys throughout. They are the stuff of nightmares and left me pretty grossed out for most of the book. Taran, for all her failings in the magical arena, is a powerhouse for trudging through an exhausting evening without even a change of clothes. There's a lot of death, destruction, and constant peril, so if you're looking for a relaxing read - this isn't it! It reminded me a lot of what would happen if a Cassandra Palmer novel and a Dresden Files book met, and had a beat up child. That sounds horrible, but the sentiment is there.

Of Flame and Fury is book 9 in the Weird Girls series And unfortunately I have not had the chance To read any other the previous ones. I do feel that this story would have been more entertaining if I had. Tarin and Gemini had a lot of chemistry however not enough time together. I am very interested to read what came before. And then I will reread this book.

Taran, her sisters all have one goal, make sure their sister Celia is safe. Of course Celia's mate, Aric also wants to make sure that she and their unborn child is safe. So they attend a social gathering for paranormals in the hopes to all agree to get along but things go from bad to worst when they all get together. Something evil is after Celia and her unborn child and it nearly gets to her before they can save her.

Taran is a fighter and so she doesn't give up even when it looks like the odds are against her. I loved Taran's mate, Gemini and Celia's mate, Aric. They are both two badass paranormals. Aric shows just how powerful he's become, now the most powerful were there is. But Taran also shows how much she's grown and how much power she wield's.

But in fighting all the creatures that are thrown at them they really band together and get the job done. I know I held my breath a few times because I thought something terrible had happened but it wasn't as bad as I thought it was for the most part.

This series had been really good even though I haven't read all of the books so far. But I think that Emme and Bren will have their own book really soon with all the drama between them in this book and I'm looking forward to it.

And then that ending. Wow, and I mean the very ending, that last sentence. I'm looking forward to the next book.

Disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book via NetGalley but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I absolutely adore Cecy Robson, she is a brilliant author, not one of her books yet have failed to make me smile, swoon, laugh out loud. I adore the weird girl series and this is another wonderful instalment and I loved it, if you can’t tell. As always I loved the action, romance and mystery, but I also love the set up for future stories and how it makes me want those books now. The characters are funny, charismatic and you feel like you know them so well. Cecy never fails to make me smile and I hope she continues to write her joy filled books for a very long time.

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

I really enjoyed this book and I loved all the quirky characters!! I’m looking forward to the next book and hoping Austin and Jess become an item cause a man that actually listens to you and takes on board what you say is a rare thing!! Plus I really think they’re good for each other, Jess may just get him to take on the title of alpha in the town and he will support her in exploring her new role & powers. I think they could be an unstoppable team!!

First of all, I would like to thank Cecy Robson, LLC for sending me an ARC of Of Flame and Fury via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. In an extremely lucky coincidence, I actually started reading the Weird Girls series about a week and a half ago, and was about to finish the last book, Of Flame and Fate, when I decided to check to see if there was an ARC for the next book available, and there was. I obviously love the series, as I finished reading the books and the novellas in less than two weeks, so when I requested the title, I was crossing fingers I would get approved.

I'm not ashamed to admit I may have done a mini fan-girl squeal when I got the email approving my request, and the resulting eye roll from my husband.

Let's get to the book! Of Flame and Fury is the ninth book in the Weird Girls series, and is the third book in the Weird Girls: Flame series. It is written from Taran Wird's POV, and is - SOB - the last book of Taran's story. I loved Celia's story, and was weary switching to Taran's, but I loved it! I have no doubt I will love Shayna's and Emme's stories as well. Of Flame and Fury has a much shorter time span covered than previous books. It's not clear, but the whole book is Taran's point-of-view of a multiple days long attack to the Alliance by an unknown, very powerful evil.

Of Flame and Fury is undeniably unique, and original. I have read a few supernatural books in my life, and none of come up with characters quite like Cecy Robson has, or enemies. Especially this one. Let's just say that evil takes a rather weird form this book, and while sometimes the creatures bordered on cheesy, it's actually an element I have grown to like about this series. It adds a touch of humor to a series that could be quite dark at times.

I have read other books, in which authors have attempted to cover a short span of time and write a whole book, and it was disastrous. When I read the description and saw it was going to be covering one attack, I was worried. Cecy Robson did an amazing job making sure that this book was FULL of action the entire time. Whether it was actual fighting, or hilarious moments, and those rare quiet moments Taran has with Gemini, the story never once felt dull.

Taran Wird has grown up quite a bit from the first of the series, and it shows in this book. She used to be the one who would be the first to say "Fuck it," and run away from a fight, and now she is the first to run into it, and do what's right, no matter how hard it is. She doesn't let her past affect her anymore, and chooses to live her life the best way she can. Her relationship with Gemini is stronger than ever, and I love the
private moments that we get with them this book. And of course, the moments where Taran totally exasperates him. It's one of things I love the most about them. They are total opposites, but it works so damn well for them.

If you love the Weird Girls series, you will ABSOLUTELY love this book. It has the classic Weird girls action, humor, romance, sex, and emotionally charged content we have been gotten in the past. We even get a rare moment where it's just the four sisters, and I don't think I realized how much I missed them together that way until I read it. Of Flame and Fury tied up some lingering plot lines, and left others open for future books, but most of all, ends Taran's story beautifully. Go buy it! March 24th, 2020! If you haven't read the Weird Girls series yet, do it! It won't disappoint.

This was dumb. I hated the time and voice the author chose. It was very immature. This book and the series it is a part of will not have any staying power. The literature world moves very fast and these will get left in the dust of paranormal romances.

I have read several of the Weird Girls books and have loved them. A lot of action, alpha males and the women are strong minded. Add a supernatural touch and you have a wonderful read. I received an e-book from NetGalley in return for an unbiased review.