A Light in the Flame (Flesh and Fire #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Title: A Light in the Flame (Flesh and Fire #2) 

Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout

Pages: 570 (kindle) 

Publisher: Blue Box Press

Release Date: November 15, 2022

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*Received an E-ARC from the author for review* 

Summary (Goodreads) 

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book two in her Flesh and Fire series…

The only one who can save Sera now is the one she spent her life planning to kill.

The truth about Sera’s plan is out, shattering the fragile trust forged between her and Nyktos. Surrounded by those distrustful of her, all Sera has is her duty. She will do anything to end Kolis, the false King of Gods, and his tyrannical rule of Iliseeum, thus stopping the threat he poses to the mortal realm.

Nyktos has a plan, though, and as they work together, the last thing they need is the undeniable, scorching passion that continues to ignite between them. Sera cannot afford to fall for the tortured Primal, not when a life no longer bound to a destiny she never wanted is more attainable than ever. But memories of their shared pleasure and unrivaled desire are a siren’s call impossible to resist.

And as Sera begins to realize that she wants to be more than a Consort in name only, the danger surrounding them intensifies. The attacks on the Shadowlands are increasing, and when Kolis summons them to Court, a whole new risk becomes apparent. The Primal power of Life is growing inside her, pushing her closer to the end of her Culling. And without Nyktos’s love—an emotion he’s incapable of feeling—she won’t survive her Ascension. That is if she even makes it to her Ascension and Kolis doesn’t get to her first. Because time is running out. For both her and the realms.

Review: 

I've been reviewing Jen's books for a long time and have been a huge fan! After all these years I would say this definitely would be one of my favourite books she has written. This prequel series in my opinion is top tier writing and her characters are ones you can connect too emotionally. I've been thinking over the past few weeks after I finished reading how to write this review. I was speechless. I needed a lot of tissues.

A Light in the Flames picks up right where we left off in An Ember in the Ashes, after it was revealed who she actually is and her purpose. Even though her plan to kill Nyktos falls through, she thinks back that she was brought up to become a weapon. Now no one trusts her. Sera's character development throughout this book was phenomenal. Even when I was reading I had to grab a Kleenex box. 

Not only was the plot amazing and was set at a good pace that was not the only thing it focused on. Mental health is very important to discuss and we see it in Sera who we see has anxiety. I can definitely feel the same way as her as lately I have been dealing with anxiety over the years. This book portrays it perfectly. Oh and the romance was top tier. I love Nyktos! Even though I love Poppy and Cas, these two, Sera and Nyktos are high up there as well as one of my favourite couples. 

I can say it a million times and I will continue to say it but, Jennifer L. Armentrout this is your best yet and this book will have many people feel like they are on an emotional rollercoaster. If you haven't picked up this prequel series yet I recommend you do! It has romance, dragons, action and spice. Did I mention dragons! Happy Reading! 

5/5