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The Blurb On The Back:
An assassin, a soldier, a prince … And a deadly game of power
When Darling Seabreak’s family were murdered by the ruthless House Dragon, she swore she’d get revenge. And first to die will be their bloodthirsty war general, Talon Goldhoard.
Talon Goldhoard will defend his family at any cost. So when he meets Darling - a ferocious girl who looks exactly like the one his brother, the High Prince Caspian, has painted obsessively for years - Talon is instantly on his guard.
Neither could have anticipated the thrilling chaos they will bring to the other’s life. With their world catching fire around them, they must navigate betrayal, prophecy - and love.
This is a game where nobody knows the rules, and everything is to play for.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland’s YA fantasy romance (the first in a series) is a solidly constructed enemies-to-lovers story with thoughtful (if generic) world building including an interesting mythology based around magical beasts. However the pacing, for me, was uneven with the authors focusing largely on set-up so that the story doesn’t really get going until the final quarter, although it does set up an intriguing premise for the sequel.
CHAOS AND FLAME was released in the United Kingdom on 30th March 2023. Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
When Darling Seabreak’s family were murdered by the ruthless House Dragon, she swore she’d get revenge. And first to die will be their bloodthirsty war general, Talon Goldhoard.
Talon Goldhoard will defend his family at any cost. So when he meets Darling - a ferocious girl who looks exactly like the one his brother, the High Prince Caspian, has painted obsessively for years - Talon is instantly on his guard.
Neither could have anticipated the thrilling chaos they will bring to the other’s life. With their world catching fire around them, they must navigate betrayal, prophecy - and love.
This is a game where nobody knows the rules, and everything is to play for.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland’s YA fantasy romance (the first in a series) is a solidly constructed enemies-to-lovers story with thoughtful (if generic) world building including an interesting mythology based around magical beasts. However the pacing, for me, was uneven with the authors focusing largely on set-up so that the story doesn’t really get going until the final quarter, although it does set up an intriguing premise for the sequel.
CHAOS AND FLAME was released in the United Kingdom on 30th March 2023. Thanks to the Amazon Vine Programme for the review copy of this book.
