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Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole
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Stop what you’re doing and go pick up this book. This is EVERYTHING I want in a romantasy. Diem is a human healer and is strong, a little stabby, and is super sassy. She stands up for what she thinks is right, no matter the consequences, and has absolutely no filter. She rushes in without thinking and gets herself into some really crazy situations. I love her. Luther is the heir to the Descended throne and is a grumpy, broody, dangerous Shadow Daddy.
He gives major “touch her and 💀” energy, and doesn’t like anyone (except for his younger sister). He’s completely unapproachable, but also deeply misunderstood, and is secretly really sweet and protective. He’s perfect. This book has it all: politics, rebellion, betrayal, secrets, magic, destiny, and a delicious slow burn forbidden romance. I am absolutely feral for the the next book, and need to know what happens immediately!
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My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level: 🌶️
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Read if you like:
▫️fae-like immortals, gods, and goddesses
▫️light and shadow magic
▫️court politics and rebellion
▫️enemies to lovers
▫️slow burn
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Thank you to Atria Books, Simon & Schuster, NetGalley, and Penn Cole for the ARC. I received an advanced copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.

I absolutely loved this book! It was fast paced, intriguing, the world was beautifully developed and the characters were fantastic — not to mention the insane chemistry between Diem and Luther.
This is one of the most impressive debut novels I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading.

Thank you so much for the ARC copy, I really enjoyed it and look forward to the next book! Purchased for my library!

I loved this book! It was so good I had to dive into the sequels immediately and am currently so bummed that the 4th book hasn’t been released yet.

The magic, the world, the slow burn is brutal but so so good!
5 star rating from me!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you're a fan of SJM series and are looking for something to scratch the romantasy itch THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU. I'm still thinking about it and how the cliffhanger left me.

Spark of the Everflame is book one in the Kindred's Curse series by Penn Cole.
OMG! This is the absolute best slow burn, epic romantasy series ever!
I loved this book! I was GLUED to the pages the entire time wondering what was going to happen next. Diem’s journey is so captivating and realistic.
This is everything you could want from a book, with exquisite worldbuilding, a steamy and tender romance, devastating truths, incredible characters, the best found family.
I was truly mesmerized!

I can’t wait to read book two!

Thank You NetGalley and Atria Books for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

4.25

The story focuses on Diem, a mortal healer, and Prince Luther- expected heir of the Descendents.
I felt like most of this book was setting up for the rest of the series- which I'm looking forward to reading. It was a little slow to start, but picked up and left on a cliffhanger.
I thought the world building was a little lacking, in that it didn't really explain a lot. But what I did get, I really enjoyed. Hoping more of this will come in the next books.
Loved the tension and the characters.
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the arc!

OBSESSED! After a slow first couple of chapters, I devoured this within a couple of days.

Diem’s fight to master her abilities and outmaneuver deadly political schemes hooked me completely. The SLOW-burn romance simmers beneath the surface, adding just the right amount of tension - maybe sometimes too much. While Diem's impulsiveness can be irritating at times, the plot and character development more than compensates.

"For anyone who has ever been told their spark shouldn't burn so bright and for all the people who loved them precisely because it did"

5/5 ⭐️
1/5 🌶️
YES 👏🏻 MA’AM 👏🏻 oh it’s amazing! It has been a while since I’ve been THIS invested in a fantasy series and I have missed it so much 😍 there’s so much in the book! Unfair class system, magic, FMC with unknown heritage, a missing mother, a childhood best friend, a Prince. Y’all, I’m so serious, this book is just SO GOOD! The vibes are immaculate 🤌🏼 and our FMC is a HEALER 😍 Diem is genuinely one of the most nurturing FMCs I’ve read in a while and I love her! She has so much compassion and empathy that fuels her motivations 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I genuinely think about this series all day at work and rush home so I can keep reading!!! I’m already 35% through Glow of the Everflame. Do NOT sleep on this series!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this arc.

I was really excited to read this arc based on all the hype I’ve seen on Facebook and til took. It took me about 60% to get into the book but. Once I did.. I am ready for book 2! I’m all here for Prince Luther and the new queen. I hate everybody else and can’t wait to see Diem and how she steps into her new role!

Diem is a mortal healer. There is a civil war brewing between the mortals and Descended. This first book did an incresible job of setting up the series. The ending made me want to pick up the next book ASAP.

If you love romantasy, you MUST pick up this series. The romantic tension is fantastic.

Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for the ARC!

In a magical world of gods and mortals, Diem is a mortal, headstrong, brave bulldog of a healer trained by her mother who treats not only the mortals but the ruling gods, the Descended, royalty. Her mother suddenly mysteriously disappears and secrets about her emerge that bring more and more questions. Diem offers to take over her mother’s servitude to the king in exchange for her brother’s schooling. When she witnesses a Descended murder his half mortal half god child she is overcome with anger and decides to join the ultra secretive guard who fight against the Descended. As she serves the king and also becomes a spy she is thrust together with Prince Luther who she despises except for the occasional glimpses and feels a pull she really doesn’t want to feel. As the king’s health continues to decline it is assumed the magic will select Luther to become king but there are so many secrets that threaten that and their current way of life. This one leaves you with so many questions _ where is her Mom and why is Diem experiencing weird feelings and sensations and will Luther become an enemy to lover? Can’t wait for the sequel to see what happens next! The best part is that we don’t have to wait but a few months!

Spark of the Everflame / The Kindred’s Curse saga has taken a spot in my top 3 favourite fantasy romance series of all time.

I adored this book! It was amazing. It was so well written, and so unique. A true masterpiece.

I KNEW this book was for me the moment I read the dedication: “For anyone who has ever been told their spark shouldn’t burn so bright and for all the people who loved them precisely because it did.” 😍😍😍

The magic system is so unique and I loved every second of the world building in this book.

Read this if you love:

Slow burn
Enemies to lovers
Touch her and die
Shadow daddies
Powerful FMC’s
Unique magic system
Bonds with magical creatures
ACOTAR
TOG

The ending had me screaming! In the best way possible. So much so that I devoured the rest of this saga and I can assure you it gets better and better. The Kindred’s Curse saga has become my new Roman Empire.

Add this book to your TBR, and read it ASAP! (Pub day Oct. 8)

Thank you to Penn Cole, Atria Books, and NetGalley for providing me with a free eARC. This review/ my opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC Copy! 4.25 Stars

I have been hearing so much about this book and I was a little worried going into it because I was scared it would not live up to the hype. The book actually does live up that all the hype. I had such a great time with this story, I loved the characters and the relationships between them. I wish there had been a little more about the magic system and world budling but I am really hoping that that is coming in the next book. I will definitley be continuing with this series.

It might’ve taken me a while to start this book, but it sure didn’t take me long to finish it. I’m obsessed and can’t wait to continue on with the series! Penn Cole crafted an amazing slow burn Romantasy with magic, intrigue, and an intricate plot. From the introduction to the characters to finely tuned character relationships, I was hooked and had to know more.

Diem our FMC is immediately thrusted into a traumatic situation and must navigate her new life without someone she dearly loved. Along her journey, she navigates the politics of the mortal world verses the world of royalty. Cole’s world building is stunning. I never felt confused or felt like details were missing to prevent me from navigating Diem’s journey with her.

From forbidden love to political wars with threads of greed to uncovering secrets of the past to aid in discovering one’s destiny, I was hooked. If you’re an epic fantasy reader, this series is one to experience.

Thank you NetGalley, Penn Cole, and Atria Books for access to this incredible book in exchange for an honest review!

I loved this book! The world building, the cast of characters, the angst, the fast paced plot are all absolutely riveting and you will not be able to put it down ❤️‍🔥

Diem Bellator is a fabulous FMC trying to survive the fine line in her world between the mortals and the powerful Descended. As a mortal, she was raised to be a healer and has followed obediently in that path. That us until her mother’s disappearance and the aftermath turns her world upside down with secrets. Diem suddenly finds herself being thrown into the world of Descended while also being pulled into an alliance of mortals. Shadow daddy Prince Luther and childhood friend Henri round out the cast of characters that will make you feel everything!

Power will burn, blood will rain, and love will sizzle in this epic fantasy tale! I highly recommend ❤️‍🔥

Tropes

⚔️Enemies to lovers
⚔️Stabby FMC
⚔️Shadow daddy
⚔️Love triangle
⚔️Slow burn
⚔️Touch her and ☠️
⚔️Fae and Mortals

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for sharing this digital copy with me in exchange for my honest review.

4.5 ⭐️
Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole.
I loooved this one! This was a unique and interesting fantasy, I could not put it down.
I can't wait to see what happens to Diem in the next part. The ending was just 🤯
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.

I LOVED THIS BOOK! I couldn't put it down after starting it and finished it in one day then immediately started on the second book. Right from the beginning, the world building and magic system is easy to understand which allowed me to get engrossed into the story right away. As a first book, Spark of the Everflame sets up the story really well, it doesn't go too deep into the different parts of Emarion or the different magics, but it helps to set up Diem's story, her family life, and show her motivations and why she behaves and does as she does. Of course, as I was reading the book, I was often frustrated by some of the things that Diem did, but once I put myself in her shoes, it's easy to understand why she does certain things since Penn did such a great job of setting her character up.
Best part of this new release of the book is a Luther POV at the end - now I need moreee Luther POVs!

I had heard about this book from some library patrons, and they said it was a must read for romantasy lovers. I did really enjoy this book. It felt short and quick, so hopefully the next book fills a lot of information in. I am really excited to see where this series goes!

What an ending! Didn’t see that coming. Great potential to a great series. Really enjoyed the magic/power components.