Let me start by saying, Iron Flame is NOT your average sequel. Rebecca Yarros has outdone herself with this one. The stakes are higher, the battles more intense, and the emotional punches? They hit harder than a dragon's tail swipe.

Violet's journey in Basgiath War College is brutal—like, 'I-need-a-break-but-can't-stop-reading' brutal. The tension between her and Xaden? Off-the-charts electric. Every interaction had me gripping my Kindle like my life depended on it.

The action sequences are cinematic. Imagine Game of Thrones-level battles but with dragons who have *attitude*. Andarna? Still the cutest, but don’t underestimate her—she’s got fire (literally).

Now, the not-so-great: The pacing in Part 2 felt a bit forced. It’s like the author hit the brakes after a high-speed chase. Some twists felt recycled from other fantasy tropes, and that ending? Controversial. Some loved it; I rolled my eyes so hard I saw my brain.

But here’s the kicker: Chapter 48. *fans self* If you know, you know. The spice? Perfectly balanced—like a dragon rider mid-air.

Final verdict? 9/10 for sheer entertainment, minus one point for that cliché cliffhanger. If you loved Fourth Wing, buckle up—this sequel delivers dragons, drama, and heartache in equal measure.