Such a magical and wonderful finale to a beautiful story. I loved all of the characters. The story lines were full of depth and emotion. I was rooting for Torin and Sidra. Jack and his father's story was so touching. I hated to see these characters go.

I recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy, amazing characters, excellent world building and great romance between the characters.

Cadence is an island divided at the beginning of A Fire Endless. The previous book left us with a diplomatic trade that split a marriage right down the middle, and now we wait to see if this fragile version of peace between two clans can hold. For the first time, we get to know the Breccans in the West-- seeing firsthand what crafted such a harsh, magical raiding people. Meanwhile, the Tamerlaines in the East are unprepared for the level of hardship in front of them. It comes in the form of a blight on both spirits and mortals, one that will require them to work in tandem to reverse. To make matters yet more challenging, fire spirit Ash suggests that only unity between the clans can dethrone the North Wind. The legendary history of animosity between the two clans would be a difficult enough task without our protagonists piling on their own drama. But stressed, fractured, and beleaguered, things are bound to get tempestuous among our favorite Tamerlaines.

Much like its predecessor, this book juggles four POVs that all come to feel urgent, making it hard to let go of each one when it's time to hear another perspective. Each shift is snappy, propelling the action forward and ensuring no character is far from our minds. In this series finale, Torin must learn a new type of leadership than what he's shouldered in the past. Sidra investigates the blight as it spreads aggressively, though no cure seems to be found in her garden. Jack's lost his passion for music, but he'll have to pick up a harp again to save his home and everyone he loves. Adaira's in a pit of vipers, determined to keep the peace and create a place for herself even as loneliness closes in around her.

I love the way this series captures the tone of a legendary quest, mingling supernatural forces with everyday simplicity. Politics and inner struggle round things out with an intensity that balances the idyll of the setting. Foes are vicious, and stakes are high. All the same, the book weaves in some more modern, feminist sensibilities that make it stand out among other books in the genre. Feminine power is celebrated, whether it's in the home or on a larger scale. The women of the book bring ferocity to their tasks but choose empathy and peace when they can. We also see this play out in smaller but still meaningful ways. For example, it was a bit jarring to see casual and frank mention of contraception and family planning-- not because it's out of place (far from it), but because male-dominated fantasy spaces often see fit to gloss over the everyday details of female autonomy.

This world is a welcoming one despite the dangers. Whether it's the misty, vibrant isle itself that draws you in or the women who rise to power in whatever way suits them, it has a homey feel. The story blesses us with two strong romantic plots that make our characters work for their joy but don't needlessly throw up arbitrary barriers like love triangles or easily avoided miscommunication. It's a story about growing together and building lives that the characters can find fulfilling and meaningful as a team. I recommend this vibe-y fantasy especially but not only to ladies that want to see more room for themselves in the fantasy space. It's a romantic take without relying on spice or fate to gloss over the work and sacrifice required of our characters-- how they choose each other and themselves when it matters most. I'm sad to see Cadence and its denizens go though I found the ending most satisfying. Thanks to Harper Voyager for my copy to read and review!

Not quite as good as a river enchanted, but I did still enjoy this book and getting to know the characters and the isle more!

This sequel to A River Enchanted is as just as good if not better than the first book. This series is cozy and magical and perfect for people who want a light fantasy read

3.5⭐️ rounded down.

A Fire Endless is the conclusion to the Elements of Cadence duology.
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I enjoyed a River Enchanted. It was a little slow for me, but overall a good read.
A Fire Endless lacked in depth world building that would enable the reader to become fully invested in the story. Much of the magic system isn’t explained at all and therefore isn’t as exciting as it could be. The pacing was also worse than the first book. At some points the book was so slow I wasn’t sure if I wanted to continue.
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However, that being said, the characters were wonderful. Jack is a hopeless romantic that wins you to his side quickly. And Adaira is fighting for what’s right not only for her people, but for the whole island.

This book is one of the best books I've ever read. Torin and Sidra mean everything to me, and I have already recommended this to all of my friends. Rebecca Ross is in a lyrical, beautiful league of her own.

A stunning conclusion to a wonderful duology. The character development and world building were rich and thoughtful. The magic system was beautiful and I'm sad this will be the last book and we don't get to enjoy these characters anymore.

I received an advanced copy of A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross from the publisher Avon and Harper Voyager via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

What It’s About: This is the second book in the The Elements of Cadence series, giving a description of the book would spoil book one. But let it be known that this book picks up right where we left off.

What I Loved: This fantasy series is expertly crafted and I am a Rebecca Ross fangirl officially. The writing is excellent and the premise of this duology is so excellent. I love the world building and the connection of nature and music, I struggle to explain why the world building of this novel is so unique and excellent, just read it. The second in the duology is excellent and as captivating as the first, but we are introduced to different aspects of the world. The book had a satisfying ending and I was upset to not stay in Cadence longer.

What I Didn’t Like: Thoroughly enjoyed, no notes.

Who Should Read It: People who read the first book. People who are looking for a fantasy book that is smart and unique but a bit more gentle.

Summary: A second in a duology, where we find out what happens to our bard and the heiress.

I'm not sure what happened between the first book and this one, but I remember loving the first book and even gave it a glowing 5 star review. But I can't make myself keep listening to this one.

Everything I remember loving from the first one is just missing. The characters don't interest me. The plot seems contrived. The spirits are melodramatic and annoying. The mystery doesn't pull me in.

I'm listening to the audio, and the narrator is definitely not my favorite, but I don't think it's just that. The accents she's using feel fake and weird to me.

I keep thinking back to the first one and remembering things and... none of it is interesting now? I don't care, I don't enjoy it... it's very odd.

It doesn't help that everything is being told to me rather than shown. I don't remember if that's the case in the first book as well, but I hate being told how everyone is feeling and what they are thinking and doing instead of just watching it unfold.

After reading through some other reviews and noting what they say about the romance overpowering things and the ending being unsatisfying, I think I'll just call it here and be done. There's no way I'm putting myself through the whole 500+ pages of this.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for providing an early copy for review.

I loved A River Enchanted and was so excited to be approved for the digital ARC.

This book lived upto all my expectations.

Returning to the enchanting isle of Cadence filled me with immense joy, eagerly anticipating how things would unfold after the exhilarating conclusion of “A River Enchanted.”

The story’s atmosphere continues to exude the same captivating allure that graced the first book. Its fairytale-like ambience, infused with the irresistible charm of Scotland, remains as lush and mesmerizing as ever. Cadence, the enigmatic island, the resolution of age-old clan conflicts, and the exploration of the spirit realm collectively construct a vivid and immersive world.

This duology holds a special place in my heart, and I absolutely adore it!

Rebecca Ross does it again! I absolutely love her and this world. I read the first book in one sitting and this one was no different. I was enveloped with the story, world building and intrigue.

An absolutely flawless conclusion to the Elements of Cadence duology. The writing has the same lyrical pull of book one while hitting the ground running. The ending was beautiful and not one I'll forget anytime soon. I am so happy to have this duology on my shelves to lend to everyone.

Thank you to St Martins Press for the eARC. All thoughts are my own.

A Fire Endless is the stunning conclusion to the Elements of Cadence series. This magical world grows as Adaira and Jack are split into the East and the West. We learn more about the past and the lore that fills this island. I loved that we also get to see more of Torin and Sidra in this book. They play such a large role and their relationship is beautiful. New characters are introduced and we learn more about characters who were introduced in the first book. Full of Ross's signature magic, quiet love, and fierce heroines, this book feels like being wrapped up in a cozy blanket. Another magical book from Rebecca Ross!

I loved this book. It’s no secret that I struggled with the first book, A RIVER ENCHANTED, until I switched to the audiobook but after that, it was smooth sailing through both books. I loved the narrator and the series progressed so smoothly. Book 2 felt like a natural extension of book 1 and I didn’t feel a clunky divide between the books like I do with some duologies. It has a different flavor than the first book but in a way that made sense for the plot.

I’m a huge Rebecca Ross fan and will read everything she writes.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I just finished ‘A Fire Endless’ and it was spectacular!! I loved the character growth in all of the characters and the personal journeys they all had to go through. Adaira and Sidra are two of my favorite female characters I’ve ever read.

One of my favorite things about this duology is the the magnificent atmospheric prose. Ross does such a wonderful job of building a scene and immersing you in this landscape. The folklore and Lyricism just jumps of the page.

Recommend this series to lovers of slow build fantasy, lyrical prose and historical fantasy. Absolutely love these books!

“You and I have faced many things alone. Between the mainland and the isle, the east and the west, we've carried our troubles in solitude. As if it were weakness to share one's burden with another. But I am with you now. I am yours, and I want you to lay your burdens down on me.”

Rebecca Ross is one of my top five favorite authors EVER. I am talking about if I went to a deserted island and had to pick an author to read and reread I would hands down pick her. A Fire Endless is a beautiful conclusion to the duology, and I found myself swept away in the magic of the world created by these divine words. I frankly never wanted to leave and would have happily read more books, pages, even a small collection of words as a way to not have to leave. I owe Rebecca Ross partial credit for my love of reading, and I will forever and always think of this beautiful book.

5 stars

A Fire Endless + me = my favorite Rebecca Ross book of all time.

Excuse me while I sob forever that the Elements of Cadence is officially over. This duology it Rebecca Ross' best work. She should forever write adult fantasy because she was made for it. Don't get me wrong her YA stuff is great, but this duo was breathtaking.

I honestly don't even know where to start, I mean I just basically want to pterodactyl scream until everyone I know reads this series. Never in my life did I think I would fall so in love with a duology. I tend to prefer a good old standalone or a nice long series. But this duo hit it perfectly. It told not one but two great love stories and wove an epic tale of fantasy.

Adair and Jack where I begin to describe my love for them. I was so sad when they were separated but it melted my heart and soul when they reunited. Same with Sierra and Torin. I don't like it when my faves are separated but Ross did such a great job.

And that ending? I was sobbing at work. Not.a good look you know but I could not help it. I was broken and I was planning on going home early because I need to cry in peace. Obviously, no spoilers but it was so good.

This is one of those series that I think I will reread every year or so. It is simply one of my favorite reads of all time.

I'm giving this book 4 stars, but only because of Jack and Adaira's storyline. Mild spoilers below, so read at your own risk.
If the first book seemed to focus more on Sidra and Torin, then this one was absolutely Jack and Adaira's time to shine...and they definitely did. I loved watching Adaira embrace her anger once she was in the West (I was so there for her going after Rab after what he did to Jack), and really enjoyed her learning to balance the apparently innate need for violence Breccans feel with the gentler way she was raised in the East. And it was about time Jack gave in to how in love with Adaira he is, and I am so, so glad we didn't have to wait the entire book for them to be reunited. Once they were, I really liked how they didn't spend the whole time playing the "I don't know if I can really show my fears around the other person," game. The emotional shields were dropped, and it was perfect.

Sidra and Torin's storyline was a bit of a disappointment because it felt too similar to the first book. Torin again spent most of the book having to learn the lesson of "don't take for granted what you have," and poor Sidra again had to juggle EVERYTHING alone (although at least this time Torin being MIA wasn't his fault).

That being said, the writing is beautiful (as all of Rebecca Ross's books are), and the world it describes is evocative of everything I love about the Scottish countryside (violent, unpredictable weather included).

What a beautiful ending to this duology. Rebecca really delivered a MASTERPIECE here. I was truly in awe in how she had so many different storylines woven together and each one was interconnected throughout both books. With this one in particular, I really felt a deeper connection with the characters and was emotionally invested in them all. There were so many different things that she touched on; tradition, family, love, putting aside differences for the greater good, and being selfless. of course so much more, but those are what stood out to me and made this such a beautiful story. Books like this are why i love fantasy, and this duology will forever be one i recommend to my fantasy loving friends.