👍 Desi inspired fantasy
👍 Multi pov
👍 Enemies to lovers
👍 Slow burn
👍 Morally grey characters
👍 Wrathful women
👍Sad bois

What a fantastic debut. This is an indie/small pub that reads like a big-budget new adult and it's a thrilling story of redemption. One of my favourite aspects is when each chapter has a quote at the beginning. The world of Sayon is so captivating and beautiful. I want to run in the dunes of Ravence and take the holotrains through the brass cities of Jantar. Also, the cloud cookies! I want one! I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this.

Multi-POVs✅
Assassins ✅
Badass female characters✅
Slow burn enemies to lovers✅
Diverse characters✅
Magic system✅
Character driven✅

This is a south Asian inspired fantasy that is told from multi-povs. There is Yassen, a notorious assassin who has suffered a grave injury. There is Elena, the badass Princess about to ascend the throne. And the last POV we have is Leo, who I’m referring to as the mad king and no one can change my mind. Those are the 3 point of views but we also have characters like Ferma who is part of a race with hair so sharp it can cut a mans throat. And also Samson who is a long time friend of Yassen.

This book was very character driven and full of character development which I love in books. The world building was done so effortlessly. I had no problem getting fully immersed into this world. The descriptions were amazing. The romance definitely takes a backseat to the rest of the story. I actually really enjoyed getting to know the characters and the story without having much romance. There were times when I was screaming and felt like I couldn’t read fast enough.

This was a debut novel from this author and in my opinion one of the best books I’ve read this year. If the author continues to write stories like this I have no doubt she will be one of the best fantasy writers of our generation. I cannot wait for the sequel and this book isn’t even released yet. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

The premise and concept of this book was very promising. A fiery novel inspired by Indian mythology, enemies to lovers and morally grey characters? It was everything I looked for in a book so naturally, when I heard of it, I was so down to fall in love instantly.

I'm honestly quite disappointed that I have to say that was not the case. I do believe that this is a strong debut, with the first quarter of the book was still encouraging and I was slowly but steadily getting wrapped up in this beautiful world, which I will not deny had a gorgeous setting with a fire system that was definitely intriguing to read about, not to mention the descriptions were out of this world.

However, I felt like as a whole, the book was very underdeveloped with the characters arcs being only surfaced brushed which in this very character driven story, just slowed the whole story down (with the exception of the very end which sadly, just didn't really do anything for me) and made the read somewhat less enjoyable. I had to put this book on hold several times before convincing myself to pick it back up and power through it - which I'm sure you understand ruined the experience for me.
The romance was sub-par at best, building on the previous point of underdeveloped characters, this made this 'enemies to lovers' feel forced and rushed, meaning I didn't feel there was a chance to really connect to the characters.

I just have to say that this is all me and the author has created a beautiful and intricate world which I'm sure many will love and enjoy, but sadly, as much as I wanted to love this, I just couldn't.

It began with an interesting start. I liked the worldbuilding and the characters at first. But the pace was so slow, I lost interest in the plot and even the characters. Only the characters with the pov were given the priority when I would've loved to know more about the side characters instead

Thank you to netgalley for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.
When I heard this book was Dune meets The Poppy War I knew I had to read it. The Boy With Fire is an incredibly engaging story and I really liked it. Elena was one of my favorite characters, she was so brave and nothing like princesses you tend to read about. She was good at fighting and overall just a badass!!
Can’t wait for everyone to read when this comes out!

Thank you to NetGalley and New Degree Press for the e-ARC of The Boy with Fire in exchange for an honest review.

This was recommended to me by a fellow bookish friend and I really wanted to love it. There are things that it does really well. It's always refreshing to get some diversity into my reading schedule. The Indian-inspired, futuristic fantasy world was unexpected and refreshing, especially when readers see fantasy, the immediate association is old, historical, medieval, etc. The writing was also gorgeous (if possibly trying too hard in some places?) but overall it was a nice break from the popular new trend of putting more modern and colloquial phrasing into fantasy books (think Sarah J Maas). The foundation of the book is promising.

As for things that the book could do better, I would really have loved to see more character development and plot. While I understand that setting up the world takes time, sometimes the pacing suffered and so did the characters. I had heard that there was slow-burn romance but I would describe it more as sputtering embers and though I don't *need* romance in a book for it to be enjoyable, it is something I look for when it's marketed to me. I hope in future books these elements are stronger and, now that the world is established, the plot can become the center or the story.

Overall a 3-star read for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and New Degree Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Rating: 2/5 stars

Based on all the 5* reviews, it seems I'm in the minority, but I personally just really didn't enjoy this book, despite my expectations. Let's break it down.

The Plot:
I really don't have much to say about the plot, because I really don't feel like there was much of one. Everything I liked story-wise, I'll discuss further below.

More than anything else, the pacing is what ruined this book for me. When it took me days to even get a third of the way in, I was told that the book picked up in the second half. For me, though, waiting for over HALF of a book for something to happen is too long for me. And it ended up being more than halfway, too: The first really interesting event happens at 58%, and then it plateaus again, then picks up around 70%, then plateaus....you get the picture. Even in the rare moments where something was actually happening, I found myself skimming. I never skim. I think the plot had a lot of potential, but it simply fell short on the execution. It was as if she changed her mind about where she was going with the book several times throughout it; certain facts and events were built up as major plot points that then went nowhere.

I will give it this: I did not expect that epilogue at all. It might be the only time I really felt something in the entire book.

The Characters:
I think what infuriated me the most was that the author clearly can write complex and interesting characters. Leo's POV was by far my favorite, because you see so clearly why he makes the decisions he does, how he thinks, how he rationalizes some of the terrible things he does. He is an incredibly well-written character, with deep flaws that are made almost understandable. Although most of the characters are called morally grey, he's really the only one who fits that bill--and I love a morally grey character. Beyond that, the secondary characters were fascinating! I wanted to know more about Ferma and Samson! Even from the secondhand view of them that we get through the other characters, I found myself intrigued and invested.

As far as the other two POV characters, Yassen was fine. I think if we'd gotten a deeper look at him, I would have genuinely liked him. An ex-assassin recovering from a debilitating injury, trying to buy his freedom? I love that character concept! But despite his POVs we don't really see too much about the way he thinks, why he is the way he is; while I definitely didn't dislike him, I just wish we'd learned more.

Elena, on the other hand. Elena I found absolutely insufferable. It seems like other people really liked her, so again, this is a matter of personal taste and opinion, but every time I considered DNFing this book, it was during an Elena chapter. When she is first introduced, I expected to really enjoy her character, but by the end of her chapter I was just annoyed. She is spoiled and selfish and clearly someone used to getting her way. Throughout the book, sometimes it seems as if she learns and grows, but she really doesn't. There's this inconsistency with her too, where every now and then she'll acknowledge that the world caters to her--people agree with everything she says because she's the princess, not because she's always right; she wins every fight not because she's the best fighter, but because anyone who beats the princess will be punished. She acknowledges this, and then in the next breath will forget all about it. Everyone tells her what she wants to hear, with the occasional exception of Ferma, and she believes it; I'm not sure if it's naivete or a lack of self-awareness. Similarly, the main conflict at the end of the book literally exists because Elena had to be correct, even when told otherwise. She puts both her and Yassen's lives in danger, gets several people killed, and still thinks she knows best. And here's the thing--a lot of these are traits I tend to find interesting in characters; I love a flawed character, but all of these traits put together? When I wasn't dragging myself through the book, I was actively ready to fight her.

Now, I didn't read this book for the romance, and I can't say I was expecting much. But for a book that's billed as enemies to lovers, you expect there to be at least some romance. Instead, the romance in this book was contained in a single paragraph, 90% in, with virtually no buildup. I wasn't even sure who the love interest would be until something like 60%. The romance had potential, but besides a few very vague hints throughout the book, there really wasn't anything that led up to it at all, making it feel rushed and leaving little to no impact. I also wouldn't really call it enemies to lovers, frankly.

The World:
Here's where the author really went above and beyond. I didn't expect the futuristic setting, and it did shock me in the beginning, but by the end I actually really liked it. If nothing else, it was a nice change from the standard fantasy setting. Ravence, the main country in the book, is based on Indian culture, mythology, and history, and the author weaves all this into a fantasy world exceptionally well. I found the main religion and belief system fascinating, with fire at its core, and I loved how different characters approached it. Maybe this is just the whole "grew up on ATLA with a crush on Prince Zuko" thing speaking, but I love when fire is a core tenant of a culture. Even beyond Ravence, though, the author has created a diverse world with several distinct, unique, and intriguing cultures. The politics between the countries/kingdoms are fully thought out and explained. The Dune vibes were exciting and fun. In the end, it's always nice to see a fantasy setting that's different from the standard medieval England inspiration. I know many fans of fantasy aren't huge fans of sci-fi, and I feel like this book combined the two well enough that fantasy readers won't be overwhelmed by the sci-fi elements.

While the world itself is stunning, there were times when I felt the world-building itself was lacking, particularly early on. I definitely neither wanted nor expected some big, arduous info dump, but there was minimal explanation given for anything in the world within the text itself. There was a glossary--which was super helpful, and which I think all fantasy authors should include--but I had to rely on it just to understand the bare bones. On the plus side, though, the author really improved on this as the book went on. By the time the Fire Festival came around, everything to do with the Festival was well and clearly explained. Towards the end of the book, things that had appeared early on were finally given an explanation. While I appreciate how much this improved later in the book, I just wish she'd started the story with the same energy.

The Writing:
Finally, I just want to commend the writing itself. Despite my issues with the plot, the writing itself was beautiful. It flowed well and often had a lyrical quality that I really enjoyed. Especially considering that this is a debut, it's clear that this author is very talented, and I was definitely impressed. There were a few times where lines didn't really make sense (ex: "Was it hope? Remorse? Guilt? And why did it make her feel the same?" she can't identify what he's feeling, but somehow feels the same?) and there were a fair amount of contradictions. Similarly, lines or comparisons were repeated a bit too often--beautiful yet monstrous, beautiful yet terrifying--but honestly, I don't think I would've even noticed these minor issues had I not been so frustrated with the plot.

The Boy With Fire follows three main characters— Yassen Knight, Arohassin’s most notorious assassin who is on the run from the authorities and his former employer after having a terrible accident, Elena Ravence the heir to the throne of Ravence and Leo Ravence, Elena's father and the current emperor.

As the books goes on, these characters' stories weave themselves intricately in a world full of politics, wars and prophecies.

"Grief is like that, my love, but the stars are here, and they will lend us their eyes. So that we may gaze upon each other when we are apart."

Where do I even begin with the praise for this book? Everything was such beautifully written and portrayed that I wanted to cry.

The characters were described to be morally-grey and they were undoubtedly not disappointing. Yassen and Elena were great characters, but the only thing that I felt that was missing was the chemistry between them, but as the romance is said to be slow-burn, I feel that we'll get to see more about their relationship in the next books.

Leo's POV was something I was a bit sceptical to read from, considering that he is a 60-year-old man but I found his POVs to be especially interesting to follow. He was such a dynamic character to read about. The other characters Samson and Ferna were also a delight. They were well developed with great character depths that I always found myself rooting (and simping) for them!

"To be forgiven, one must be burned."

Coming to the world, The Boy With Fire is set in a world heavily inspired by India, specifically Rajasthan. Indian culture was extraordinarily incorporated in this story and it was a pleasure to read about a fictional world inspired by my country and culture.

Another aspect I really liked was the lore. The Fire Magic system was super intriguing and it put forward a huge potential to where the story could lead to.

I get why The Boy With Fire was compared to The Poppy War, one of my all time favourite books, because the politics, the wars, the revelation to India's dark past, everything made it a simply irresistible page-turner. Themes of colonialism, genocide and racism were also impeccably woven into the story.

"Sometimes the moments which define us are the moments in which we spare ourselves."

Aparna Verma's prose was absolutely gorgeous. It was a perfect balance between flowy and fast paced, thrilling scenes. I found myself unable to put it down because I was so eager to find out what happens next, Verma certainly knows how to keep the readers hooked.

Overall, The Boy With Fire is a solid adult fantasy debut full of dark and exhilarating twists and turns which you should surely pick up if you are looking for a book based on Indian mythology.

Representation: Indian-coded characters, disabled biracial mc

Trigger Warnings: War themes, immolation, self-immolation, death of loved ones

// A huge thank you to New Degree Press for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This did not impact my review in any way.
All the quotes are from an advance reader copy and may differ in the final publication

This book ticks all the boxes for me. A fantasy set in a desert, mysterious powers, nations almost at war and characters that have you guessing from one minute to the next on who you can trust!
The world building was superb.
I honestly can't wait to read the rest of the Ravence Trilogy.
Thanks to Netgalley uk and New Degree Press for a digital arc of this book.

The Boy with Fire, by Aparna Verma, is science fiction fantasy at its best with a unique South-East Asian inspired world, lush descriptions and memorable characters with more than a hint of dubious morality. I will definitely be buying book two of the Ravence Trilogy.


Thank you to the Net Galley, the publisher and author for the eARC for an honest review.
This book caught my eye on Twitter, so I was excited when I was able to read the book ahead of its publication courtesy of Net Galley and I wasn’t disappointed.
Ravence is a desert kingdom in an uneasy truce with her neighbour Jantar, weighed down by its past and a prophecy that terrifies King Leo. Jassen is a half Ravani and half Jantari assassin who agrees to protect the King’s heir Elena until her coronation but Elena has her own secret too.

In my opinion, there aren’t enough science fiction fantasy books out there and this book reminded me why I love this little sub-genre so much. The author’s world-building is intricate and vivid with the technology seamlessly woven in with the fantastical elements of prophecy and magic. The prose becomes hypnotic towards the middle of the book and I could easily see this book on TV or the screen.
The story is told from the Point of View of Leo, Jassen and Elena. Elena is the heroine desperately trying to gain control of Fire and is your typical heroine but towards the end, she becomes so much more interesting. I always love morally grey women in books- they are so much more real and interesting. King Leo, however, is my guilty favourite- the author manages to make this despotic King sympathetic.
There is another character in the book that I feel should really have its own point of view given its presence throughout the book. The Ravani Fire is a malevolent presence lurking in the background of the book, pushing and influencing the characters but also, attacking and caressing them.
The romance is just right and doesn’t slow the story.

The pace is a little slow to start with particularly as there are a few scenes that felt repetitive but then it picks up towards the middle and races towards the end.
Content warning- Children die in this book.
Perfect for anyone who loves Fantasy and accessible science fiction in non- European settings eg Bone Shard Daughter
Five stars- I will be buying the next book.

obsessed obsessed obsessed and in love.
- hot desi men
- hot desi (badass) women
- political intrigue, wars, battles, action
- brilliant character development
- beautiful world building
- pain and heart ache and tears

as a brown woman I am finally seen, Aparna Verma I love you but pay my therapy bills.

I want to thank Net Galley for sending me a copy of The Boy with Fire by Aparna Verma. This story takes place in an Indian inspired fantastical world called Sayon. Throughout the story we spend most of our time in the kingdom of Ravence. We follow three characters, Leo Ravence, the king of Ravence, Elena Ravence, the princess of Ravence, and Yassen Knight, a former assassin who worked for a terrorist organization called the Arohassin. After getting an offer he can't refuse from his friend Samson, Yassen becomes Elena, the princess's guard in order to eventually gain his freedom. Leo, the king, is on the search for the Prophet, who he believes is destined to destroy Ravence and he will do whatever it takes to get what he wants.
As I mentioned earlier, we get three points of view in this story and the author did a great job at giving them very distinct voices and struggles. I never mixed them up which is something that often happens when I pick up a book with multiple povs's. My favorite character was Leo Ravence, and I see him as the shining star of the book. He has the most interesting conflict and he never backs down when he thinks he's doing the right thing for his kingdom even when he does something despicable. I've seen him described as an "unhinged dilf" on Twitter and I can stand by that statement. Whenever any of the characters went through something I could feel their pain, I think the author did a great job making them feel real despite them being in a fantasy setting. I enjoyed the subtle enemies to lovers plot line. I actually didn't go into this book expecting there to be any romance but I was left pleasantly surprised. I really appreciated the cast being fully bipoc and the references to Indian mythology. There are rarely any desi fantasy books, so I'm happy to see they are getting more representation.

My biggest problem with this book would have to be the pacing. The first 50% was a bit slow, although I did still enjoy it because it gave us a chance to get to know the characters. After the 75% mark, things got super slow and that's when it started to lose me. I'm hoping that these pacing issues will improve with the second book.

Regardless, I thought The Boy with Fire was an amazing book and I can't wait to pick up the second one in the nearby future. Make sure to preorder a copy of The Boy with Fire. It comes out on August 31st!

The first instalment in this series shows great promise for an epic series, but it would have benefited from more development in some areas. It had an interesting plot. The setting and its lore were magnificent, the magic system based on fire-wielding was intriguing, and the Phoenix and Her Prophet showed huge potential. However, there were major inconsistencies, which made it rather difficult to actually get into and enjoy the story. Furthermore, I didn't care much for the main characters. Their personalities were underdeveloped and their points of view were repetitive to the point of becoming boring most of the time. This issue might also be attributed to the rather slow pacing of the book. In addition to this, the romance and other emotional attachments formed depended on vague discussions about their late parents and felt forced. In all honesty, my favourite character ended up being Samson instead of the main characters.. I'm actually sad that I didn't like this book as much as I expected because I was truly drawn to the Indian-inspired worldbuilding. This is the author's debut novel and it does show great promise. I'm sure that this will be an enjoyable read for lots of people, but, unfortunately, it just fell flat for me. I don't think that I will be pursuing the following instalments, but I will miss Samson.

2.5/5

This book was not for me. There was so much potential here, I really enjoyed the setting and plot. The characters were incredibly promising. However ultimately this book was disappointing.

My most pressing issue is with the characters, conceptually each of the characters were interesting; though in the novel itself there was a lack of depth to them, and I found myself unable to connect with them. As an extremely character driven reader, this, in combination with the book’s pacing issues (particularly in the first half), much of my time reading this was spent trying to find the motivation to continue.

In addition to my issues with the characters and pacing, I found much of the plot to be lacking. Largely due to moments where I was left considering if certain plot points were relevant, with multiple major events and reveals through the book having little, to no, actual consequences other than a few lines of reprimand from another character. Considering that so much of the novel implies the importance of politics, almost all of the characters decisions feel as though they have been made without thinking through their actions or considering their implications, despite the novel’s suggestions that these characters are experienced in governance and being able to handle themselves. Leading to a reading experience that was extremely frustrating.

There were so many moments of The Boy With Fire which I did enjoy, and this is by no means a bad book and I am certain that many people will love this book; I was left feeling as if I was forcing myself to finish it. This was so close to being a book I really enjoyed but so much of my time with it felt like I was struggling to find something to keep myself reading.

I hadn't heard anything about this book and then a tweet from the author popped onto my twitter describing the premise & I instantly went searching for an ARC. The Boy With Fire is an excellent start to what looks to be an epic series, and I cannot wait to see what the author has in store for book two.

In the Kingdom of Ravence, fire is revered for fire brought the kingdom to life, and fire will end it. Elena Ravence is the heir to the throne, trained in all the ways of statecraft and war, her one failing is that she cannot hold fire, Something that will determine her right to rule. When her father hears news of a Prophet rising, one that will call the Phoenix and destroy Ravence as we know it, he knows what he must do to ensure his legacy survives. With war looming from multiple sides, he seeks to strengthen his kingdom by marrying Elena to Samson Kytuu someone with control over a vast army, but Samson brings with him the deserter Yassen Knight. A past assassin, he now swears an oath to free Ravence of the Arohassin. But things are never quite what they seem. Alliances will be forged, deceptions will be brought to light and before long sides must be chosen. For the Phoenix rises and all who stand against him will burn.

The Boy With Fire is told from three main POV's: Elena Ravence, Leo Ravence and Yassen Knight. Elena is heir to the throne. She has been trained to take over since birth, and now just one thing stands in her way, her inability to control fire. She both revers and fears the flames that took her mother from her, but she knows she must learn to control them if she is to rule. Elena goes though some big life events in this book, and it's hard not to feel for her situation. She is incredibly strong willed and defiant, but has always had someone looking out for her, someone she could rely on to get her out of stick situations, and when that changes, she struggles to come to terms with having no one watching her back. Her character growth is pretty epic, as we progress through the book she comes to certain realisations, about herself, her family and her kingdom, all things that made her ending that much more explosive.

Leo Ravence, the King of Ravence. His was a fantastic POV to read, and one we so rarely see brought to life in stories. As Elena's father, he only wants what is best for his daughter. So when he hears rumours of a Prophet being awoken, he does some pretty dark and unforgiving things to ensure Elena's rule. Though I definitely didn't agree with his actions, because we get his POV we get to see the reasoning behind it. He is equally afraid of the fire and what it could do to Elena, he knows he will burn eternally for what he has done, but believes it to be in the Kingdoms and his daughters best interest.

Yassen Knight is an ex assassin and such a huge cinnamon roll. He never wanted a life of killing, but being an orphan left him few options and the Arohassin ensured he was fed and had a roof over his head. He's someone who keeps his truth close to his chest, and it's only towards the end of the book that he really starts to open up. He know's Elena would see him burn, but he will protect her if that is what it takes to ensure his freedom. Verma also doesn't hold back when it comes to bringing to life her side characters, there were plenty of none POV characters who had a pivotal part to play in the plot, and they were all brilliantly crafted.

The world building in this book was off the charts. Verma weaves together modern/future weapons and technology with the belief system of a more traditional world, and while at first it definitely threw me a little, once I got into the story I realised just how well the two blended together. Ravence is based on Indian culture, mythology and history and Verma certainly pulls no punches when it comes to show how cultures more 'technologically advanced' than those treat them as lesser for their beliefs. Definitely not for the faint of heart, there are plenty of epic battle scenes as well as some quite graphic descriptions of people being burnt to death, but for me all this added to the atmosphere of the story and made both the world and characters come to life.

My one slight issue? I felt the romance was a little forced. It's enemies to lovers which I LOVE but it just seemed too quick a turnaround for me to really get invested. I knew where it would be going, who the author wanted to end up with who, but it felt like one sentence Elena wanted him dead, and then the next they were kissing. The romance doesn't play a huge part in the plot, so it didn't take away from my overall enjoyment. I just would have liked their relationship to be a little more developed before anything had happened.

There are multiple plot twists thrown in to ensure the story flows well, and it ends on one hell of a cliffhanger ensuring readers will be eager to see what she has in store for book two. The Boy With Fire was a brilliant start to a series I will definitely be continuing with.

I liked the world-building and the characters, especially Leo, but I struggle to finish this book for the pace and the romance. I do love enemies to lovers but this was not that trope, the differences are quickly solved and the relationship didn't felt well built, I couldn't connect with them as a couple.

I absolutely enjoyed Apama Verma’s debut novel, it was an amazing fantasy read. The world that Velma created within The Boy With Fire, Sayon was incredible and I loved navigating through it. The multiple POV of Yassan Knight, Elena Ravence and Leo Ravence was really nice as they were such different people. There is definitely historical trauma throughout as well as Indian mythology. I loved the characters and how they interacted with each other as well as the way they made me feel. This is a definite reread for me

It was a strong written debut but unfortunately the pacing wasn't my taste. it was slow in the beginning and hard to really get into the story and the world - although I do think the world building it self was done well. I also felt no attachment to the characters which is usually what draws me into a story. I can still enjoy a book if it has weird pacing and even if the plot isn't that interesting (not necessarily the case for this story though) but if the characters do not pull me in then I am lost and it can be hard to read. Overall I thought the writing was beautiful just not my cup of tea.

Final rating : 4,5/5 🌟

Let me tell you, I am obsessed with this book.


It's the perfect balance between sci-fi and fantasy for me. The morally grey, charismatic characters. The Indian inspired setting. The political intrigue. The desert atmosphere. The rollercoaster of emotions. The plot twists that completely got me.

It's a very fast paced, captivating, action packed book. I really CAN'T wait to learn more of the story!

“The Boy With Fire” is a fantasy book inspired by Indian mythology filled with morally grey characters and corruption arcs. The story starts with Yassen Knight, an assassin on the run after an incident from his last job leaves him vulnerable to attacks. But his childhood friend gives him a way out, by protecting the heir of Ravence from Yassen’s previous employers.

Elena Ravence is the heir to the throne, a bold and confident soon to be queen but she cannot weird fire which is paramount as it is seen as a divine right for her family to rule. She must learn how to wield it or she will lose the crown and die under its flames. Despite her father, King Leo, being a welder he refuses to help her learn. He hopes to save her from the sacrifice that comes with being a welder.

I enjoyed this book and liked how detailed the world building was and how the characters were written but the plot and pacing fell short for me. The pacing was inconsistent all throughout the book and the plot could be a hit or miss.

“The Boy With Fire” was a good debut and has a lot of potential for the future books of the series.