Flames Of Mira by Clay Harmon

The Blurb On The Back:

Born through life-threatening trials that bind chemical elements to the human body, Ig was forged in the boiling volcanoes under Mira’s frozen lands. One of the most powerful known elementals, he serves as an enforcer for Magnate Sorrelo Adriann, cursed with flesh-binding magic that will kill him at the first sign of disobedience.

When Sorrelo is overthrown, Ig quickly learns he can do far worse than what has been asked of him so far. If he can’t escape the flesh binding in time, Ig will have to kill friend and foe alike to stop his master reclaiming the throne, or sacrifice himself trying.

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The Verdict:

Clay Harmon’s fantasy novel (the first in THE RIFT WALKERS SERIES) has solid world building and the idea of Ig being literally compelled to obey a master, no matter how cruel or irrational is fully explored. However the writing is workmanlike at best and I never really connected with Ig’s angst at what he’s made to do, especially as he’s so emotionally immature and naive at times. It’s an okay read but I wouldn’t rush to check out the sequel.

Thanks to Rebellion Publishing for the review copy of this book.