5 bloody stars! The characters, the pacing, the world, the dragons, the everything.  Chef's kiss.  For once I was more invested in the action than the romance (but don't get me wrong, the romance was 100% crucial to my enjoyment of this book, and there can never be enough time between our two main characters on page for me).  It's not perfect, and I have lots of ~thoughts~ on parts that didn't work for me or I need resolved quickly or annoyed me. But overall, 10/10! I cried and was worried I'd streak my spray tan.

ugh

I want a dragon. But I don't want to go to war college.  SO. MANY. THOUGHTS.

Book slump over.  Book hangover commenced.

NOVEMBER RE-READ:
lol foolish one, you did not know the song foolish one yet when you wrote this first review, or that after this book you would be in a reading slump twice as long as its predecessor.  However I'm glad you enjoyed this oasis.

I listened to the audiobook for my re-visit before Iron Flame and it did not disappoint.  I loved it just as much if not more. 

SPOILERS/PREDICTIONS BELOW:

deffo think Xaden is end-game.
I think the mom is a Snape.
I actually have more hope for Mira than before.
And I think there is an arc for Dain to be a real friend. But I still hate him.
Oh and final act Violet was way more annoying this time.