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A review by booksbytheglass
Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ummmm did I just discover another fantasy series that will become my entire personality? stay tuned 🤍
I’ve been looking for a good romantasy book for a bit now after the hangover that SJM continually causes me, and after reading the rave reviews of this indie series, I can see why!!!! I’m fully invested!!!
diem is a mortal healer sheltered from the world of the descended (immortals born from gods), forced to take over duties after her mother’s disappearance. and the mystery surrounding diem’s family was exactly the draw I needed! diem is a feisty take-no-shit FMC, even if she’s a literal idiot sometimes, and I can’t wait to see how she grows after THAT cliffhanger ending!
luther is the prince that was promised (LOL), and while he may be a brooding shadow-wielding mortally grey MMC, he’s secretly got a heart of gold AND I AM HERE FOR ALL OF THIS OKAY 🥵
this was firmly a world building introductory story with not a whole lot happening, which is why it’s not a 5 star read for me, but it definitely provided a lot of necessary characterization! especially for that enemies to lovers arc I can’t wait to see 👀
I’m hoping for a bit more on the side characters as I fell in love with teller and lily instantly - and of course I need answers for the bellator family!!!!! henri, on the other hand, can go jump in a lake with that gale attitude and possessive alpha hole personality 🫡 and maura, sweet sweet maura, deserves better than being used as everyone’s pawn
brb starting the next one immediately!!!!!!! I’m so sat y’all
rating: 4 stars
wine pairing: rioja red blend
I’ve been looking for a good romantasy book for a bit now after the hangover that SJM continually causes me, and after reading the rave reviews of this indie series, I can see why!!!! I’m fully invested!!!
diem is a mortal healer sheltered from the world of the descended (immortals born from gods), forced to take over duties after her mother’s disappearance. and the mystery surrounding diem’s family was exactly the draw I needed! diem is a feisty take-no-shit FMC, even if she’s a literal idiot sometimes, and I can’t wait to see how she grows after THAT cliffhanger ending!
luther is the prince that was promised (LOL), and while he may be a brooding shadow-wielding mortally grey MMC, he’s secretly got a heart of gold AND I AM HERE FOR ALL OF THIS OKAY 🥵
this was firmly a world building introductory story with not a whole lot happening, which is why it’s not a 5 star read for me, but it definitely provided a lot of necessary characterization! especially for that enemies to lovers arc I can’t wait to see 👀
I’m hoping for a bit more on the side characters as I fell in love with teller and lily instantly - and of course I need answers for the bellator family!!!!! henri, on the other hand, can go jump in a lake with that gale attitude and possessive alpha hole personality 🫡 and maura, sweet sweet maura, deserves better than being used as everyone’s pawn
brb starting the next one immediately!!!!!!! I’m so sat y’all
rating: 4 stars
wine pairing: rioja red blend