Flame in the Mist
Renée Ahdieh
Overall: 3/5
Plot and themes: 3/5
Characters: 3/5
Writing style: 4/5
Attention-grabbing: 3/5
Flame in the Mist is the first book in a YA fantasy romance series. I've been holding off on reading it because I wasn't a big fan of The Wrath and the Dawn, the first book I read by Ahdieh. But I definitely think this one was a lot more fun and creative. It's about a girl, Mariko, who survives an assassination attempt on the way to her wedding. She wants revenge, so she dresses up like a boy to infiltrate the group that tried to kill her.
It's very basic and predictable in many ways and ultimately leaves the impression of enjoyable but forgettable. I didn't mind anything about it but I don't think it's super distinguishable from any of the recent enemies-to-lover style fantasy romances. The different perspectives should have added depth but they maybe just confused the narrative. I was completely checked out during Kenshin's chapters and had gotten a little bored by the big reveal. It's not the worst ever, it definitely had its moments, but it was a little repetitive.
I'm not sure if I'll read the sequel, but I had a good time with what was here and it's not super long or anything. Would probably be better for someone more into YA.
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