First of all, thank you for the ARC!

I read the excerpt, and I liked it so much that I decided to read the whole thing!

Phoenixes, wild and dangerous, are hard to control, yet there are people who organize races with them.

It's a world of technology, magical and dangerous creatures, and a virus with no escape...

I think it’s worth reading just for the phoenixes, plus it's perfect for fans of racing, adrenaline, and secrets.

I worried I wouldn’t like it because of comparisons to “Fourth Wing” and “Iron Widow,” but I connected with the book.

The style is light and enjoyable; at times the pace felt quick, and I was able to predict some moments, but the ending surprised me—I might not have thought too deeply and was just reading, which made my eyes widen.

I really enjoyed the banter between the characters; she’s a grump, while he’s a sunshine who gets into trouble.

At times, the heroine's paranoia annoyed me, and it bothered me that she wasn't trusted, but I understood her.

I liked that the phoenixes are truly wild creatures here, unlike how dragons are often portrayed with a quick attachment to the hero.

Every animal is born to be free, but people love to control everything.

I really enjoyed the racing atmosphere; I thought about something similar last year, and I finally got it!

It reminded me more of "How to Train Your Dragon."🤌🏻

I need next part!

• From hate to love
• Fake relationships
• Phoenixes
• Racing
• Found family
• Secrets

4,25/5 for the idea!

*new book boyfriend?
*enemies to lovers
*emotional
*perfect amount of info not overwhelming
*perfect teen/ya book!
*aaah I need the second book now!!

The world-building here is amazing. While I didn't particularly relate to the MC, Kel, I found her a very competent and capable character. The plot moves slowly, which isn't necessarily a bad thing because it really allows the relationships to build. I thought I knew where the story was going (and I was correct!), but thankfully that wasn't the end.

Not quite a cliffhanger, but definitely leaves you wanting more.

This was super unique and completely took me by surprise by how much I enjoyed it. I always love mystical creature stories and romances and this one was a great time. The ending also will leave you stunned. I definitely didn’t see it coming. Happy reading, friends!

wow wow wow, what a debut!

Of Flame and Fury was such a breath of FRESH AIR in the YA Romantasy genre. I’ve never read anything like it before and I was so intrigued throughout the whole book. We have phoenixes who the humans have race one another, but also there are others who claim the phoenixes are too wild to be tamed and deserve to be free. The book starts off with a bang in the middle of a phoenix race with Kel as the tamer (watches over the phoenix temps) as her phoenix Savita races. Things go horribly wrong during the race and after as well.

The MMC Warren Coupers. Coup. That’s all there is to it. I love me an enemies to lovers and it delivered.

The Howlers (racing team) became such a family with one another, I loved it so much. It made my heart so happy to know Kel had them with her throughout her journey.

And that final twist? I did NOT see coming at all. I was throughly shocked and I can’t wait for others to read Of Flame and Fury!!

Features:
•phoenixes
•f1 style racing
•found family
•enemies to lovers
• ya romantasy

Thank you to netgalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for an arc in exchange for my honest opinion!