Iron Flame

Xaden… that’s all… that’s the review!

I haven’t been into fantasy books since I was a teenager reading Harry Potter and Twilight. A friend suggested I try Fourth Wing, and now I am hooked. I’ve been blowing through this genre, and so far I have to say Fourth Wing set the bar incredibly high. I’m so excited to read Iron Flame.

Compelling background and worldbuilding but I do get hung up on the main character repeatedly working through a debilitating emotional crisis in the middle of combat effectively taking time-out to do so and the supporting characters sometimes also ceasing to function until they are cleared to resume mental processes. Somewhat limited vocabulary with only one adjective in common use. In spite of the above points I enjoyed both books.

I enjoyed this sequel. Fast-paced and fun. Narration was good.

Love love loved this book, I finished the first book the same day iron flame came out and wow, Absolutely captivating, amazing store line, Personally loved the length, the amount of detail in character development for each person, land, history, different languages, dragons, etc. wonderful read, highly recommend Astounding Can’t wait for the next one

I really like the series so far, but Violet seems all over the place in this book and maybe that's intentional, but it's frustrating to read/listen when it comes off like a prepubescent tweenager throwing a tantrum every other page who has the most inconsistent communication skills. Her clinginess and codependency to Xaden feels counter to the character arc from the first book, she's a lost little puppy now. She reads like a whiny little nymphomaniac who feels entitled to know everyone else's business. Where's the tenacious, gritty, and cunning Violet from the first book? I also understand using the 'f' word for effect but it loses all meaning when everyone sounds like a toddler that just learned a new word and trying for a world record on how many times it can be used in a book all at the same time. Also the constant use of the word "unfathomable" in a world of dragons, magic, and evil wizards is getting stale quickly. Violet giving Xaden a pass on reading her mind and manipulating her while absolutely losing it on her lifelong friend Dane reading a single memory is pretty stupid. Dane's entire arc feels forced and counter to what that relationship would actually be like.Next, the whole land-nav portion of the story feels like a missed opportunity to flesh out the innerworkings of the military and comes off as filler as it had zero bearing on the story for a book already chock full of filler. I'm guessing it'll have call backs in later books, but to me it just felt rushed and not as impactful as it could have.

well...fuck. absolutely amazing

I do not know how I have done audio books without the graphic audio. I have wanted to get to the next one but I am waiting for the graphic audio instead of the book alone. This is one book I could not put down. Like Violet I want more!!!

loved every moment!

Excellent series which has kept me thoroughly captivated throughout. However, it does get a little sappy at times and the female narration can be a little over the top.

I love this book so much!! It has everything!!! I cannot wait for the third one. And I love the narrator she's amazing. I now look for anything she has narrated!!

So so so so so so GOOD!! Can't wait for book 3!

Loved the first two! Can’t wait for another to come out!

Epic series, I've listened to it multiple times, and it's one of the best dragon series I've listened to thus far.

Such a wonderful and exciting continuation of fourth Wing. It’s wonderful to be back in the world, to learn more about the Lord, and to experience the changes, happening within their country and beyond. Very excited to see where this goes in future books! It ends on one hell of a cliffhanger!

Truly engaging I read Fourth Wing and Iron Flame as one Still in withdrawal.

These books are so consuming and wonderful. I absolutely LOVE them! Brilliant story and beautiful narration.

Amazing book! Tempted to start it again as soon as I finished!

Excellent

Dragon Riders of Pern meet Harry Potter with some Game of Thrones thrown in. More steam than fire. Gratuitous steam at that. Ending left me hanging so I guess the plan is for a third book? Could save several pages by not repeating certain details over and over and over.

In all honesty this is the worst book series ever written. For starters it’s a romance hidden behind the idea being a fantasy series. The author doesn’t know how to move the story forward with any wit or shocking turns. Violet is the most unlikeable main character ever written. She has zero common sense, gets mad about the same annoying and meaningless things and can’t get through a page without her talking about her feelings. This book should NOT be receiving the support it has been getting. This is 50 shades of grey

Not nearly as good as the first but I’m still looking forward to where the story will go in future books

Every interaining

Great sequel!

Can wait for the next book

love the story line and the narrator is amazing!!

The constant argument between the two lovers gets tiresome. I wish the romance is kept in the background instead of constantly in your face, just get on with the story.

Unbelievable. I couldn’t put it down!

amazing book. Had me in tears for some of the moments, both of laughter and of sadness.

I enjoyed the book particularly for the background that led to the title of the book. I hope the writer makes some changes to her writing style and narration. Scenarios was over described, build up to fights were literally repeated, emotions “exploded” in Violet too many times as power repeatedly hummed. There were too many clues that aided a predictable ending. I am looking forward to the next book.

This is definetly a thrill ride from beginning to end. Can’t wait for next book.. Also check out Blood trials and Blood Gift… Both 10 stars

Not as good as fourth wing but still great

Love this series. Can’t wait to see how it all turns out.

Great series and loving the development of the story and characters!

Amazing continuation of The Fourth Wing! I could not stop listening!

I loved this book. I didn't wanna stop listening to it. The narrators do a fantastic job also!

Loved

I really enjoy this series, and OH this narrator is top rate! I listen to audio books ,what seems like, all day driving and I cannot get enough of her narration style.

FANTASTIC continuation of a wonderful, intricate, action-packed, emotional, diversely cast, romantic, empowering story! I'll be re-listening to both books in the series until the next one comes out!

Narrator was a bit "Loud" , but overall it kept me listening, all two books. I hope there is a third at some point !

Narrator does an excellent job, especially when things get action-y. My only complaint with the book are the romance scenes which can be kind of nauseating (but I get that it's a romantasy, so it's to be expected.) Overall, it's a great addition to the series and a wonderful story with twists you don't see coming. Looking forward to book 3!

Iron Flame comes in as book number two of The Empyarean, a planned five book series. The narration is great by both Narrator's, but I think the book suffers from being too long. In my opinion, it would have been better if it had been split into two seperate books.

RECECCAAAAAAAAA! This author is an absolute wizard with her storytelling and word play. The layers on layers on layers of plot would make an onion jealous. Read this series ASAP. You won’t regret it.

Absolutely devoured this book. Loved it! I will recommend this series to my girlfriends so we can all be in love with Xaden together.

Fascinating story line, fast paced, Gripping, love the sass and sarcasm of the main characters. Love that the book is a good size, over 20 hours. can’t wait for the next book, great new author I will be watching out for her books.