I was really confused for the first part of this book, then really happy, then really confused again at the end. I liked the bond and deep connection between the two remained strong throughout, I was just confused about why they needed to be parted for so much of the book. I hated that Stig was back and abusive again. I felt like Fell’s brother trying to take her was a bit ick also. I do love these two as a romantic pairing though, and their heat was still 10/10!!

I was eagerly awaiting this second installment by Sophie Jordan. Tamsyn and Fell are made for each other and book one left them on a total cliffhanger. I read this sequel in less than 24 hours because the writing and plot has incredible momentum. The world building can sometimes come apart in a sequel, but not so for Sophie Jordan! The tension and characters were fantastic— I really liked getting to know Kerstin and Vetr and the rest of the pride. I’m so grateful for this ARC and just might go read the connected YA series.

I'm 100% heads over heels for this series. A Fire in the Sky was my favorite romantasy read in 2024, and A Scar in the Bone is a strong sequel. Tamsyn grows so much as a character, and we see familiar faces from the first book.

My only issue is the chapter names...90% of the book is from Tamsyn's POV and we don't really need it reiterated every time. In fact, it spoils the HEA reunion because it spoils the fate of a character. As someone who really loved that shocking twist at the end of the first book, I didn't like having an idea of what was going to happen, and I almost jumped straight to chapter 26 just so I could know.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC. I can't wait to talk up the sequel.