4.5! This book was a solid 4 until the end blew me away. I loved getting more information on the world and its Kingdoms, getting to meet new characters like Zarius and Zale, and especially learning more about the magic system. Seeing El discover her magic and then learn how to use it, and then by the end seeing Cayden discover his as well was really satisfying. I'm impatiently waiting for the next book already wanting to know if he gets to bond any creature, seeing how the new characters and their relationships (with S and F) develop and deepen especially in the midst of what is most likely grieving the death(s) of El (and Cayden). The second prophecy was a really interesting addition, and it makes me think more about what the full first prophecy was and what, if anything, was missing. I definitely think book 2 was an improvement to the first book. I read the indie version of the first but then was a bit dissapointed at how much was cut for the republication of it, but I was definitely not dissapointed by this book!

Thanks for the advanced copy of the book. I LOVED this book! Loved getting to see the relationship continue to develop between the FMC and the MMC, the side characters continued to be great! I loved getting to see how the story continued to develop and it flowed very smoothly. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

I was so excited when i got approved for this!! After the ending in Fear the Flames, I was immediately needing book two!! I loved this and had a great time!!