“Kira gulped, unable to stop the growing sense that everything in her world was about to change.”
With Aldrich’s note burning a hole in her pocket, Kira is off to England to finally reunite with her birth mother. But what begins as a dream quickly turns to a nightmare and Kira is left questioning everything she has ever known. Can she be the conduit Luke wants her to be? Can she be the rebel Tristan needs her to be? Or is she something else? Something no one, not even Aldrich, ever saw coming…
Blaze is the third book in the thrilling Midnight Fire Series. It is approximately 65,000 words.
Bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis writes young adult fantasy novels under the name Kaitlyn Davis and contemporary romance novels under the name Kay Marie. Publishers Weekly has said, "Davis writes with confidence and poise," while USA Today has recommended her work as "must-read romance."
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Always blessed with an overactive imagination, Kaitlyn has been writing ever since she picked up her first crayon and is overjoyed to share her work with the world. When she's not daydreaming, typing stories, or getting lost in fictional worlds, Kaitlyn can be found playing fetch with her puppy, watching a little too much television, or spending time with her family. If you have any questions for her--about her books, about scheduling an event, or just in general--you may contact her at: KaitlynDavisBooks@gmail.com
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I know I wrote it and it's not out yet, but I think it'll be a five-star book! Thanks to everyone for reading my series!! I hope you're excited for Blaze!
I just finished reading Ignite. I really enjoyed reading it. The story is amazing. How she shoots flames out of her hands. I love that about her. she is a strong character. What I mean is Kaitlyn. she awesome!!! I am now reading Simmer in this series. I love the story so far. I am enjoying the story so far. I know I'm going love this as much as Ignite. I excised to know what going to happen with her Sunnyville. Kaitlyn I am now a fan of your books. I can't wait for Blaze to come out this fall. YAY!!!! something to look forward to this fall. I read the novel Simmer. After that i fell in love with the series hee hee. yep!!!
I haven't reviewed books one or two in the Midnight Fire series, not because they weren't good but because I have read too many vampire stories lately.
Let me tell you that Blaze, book three, definitely differentiates itself from the average run-of-the-mill vampire book. The plot is fresh and inventive and causes you to race along as fast as the lead character's heartbeat.
Kaitlyn Davis does a magnificent job of hiding the end of the story from you while continually building the tension level in the plot.
I'm going to gobble up the fourth and last book and I'll tell you how things turn out. In a sufficiently vague way, of course. You have to buy the books, right?
(Source: I received a digital copy of this book as a gift from the author. Thanks to Kaitlyn Davis!) This is book 3 in the ‘Midnight Fire’ series, and kicks off a short time after the end of book 2 ‘Simmer’. **Warning, some unavoidable spoilers for books 1 &2** After the revelations at the end of book 2 ‘Simmer’, Kira is determined to follow Aldrich to England to see if he’s telling the truth and he really is holding her mother captive. Unfortunately though, the only way Kira can make it to England is to leave Luke behind, something she finds really difficult to do, and something that nags at her and upsets her. Even though Luke is only a friend, losing him is something that she really couldn’t bear.
Arriving in England, Kira is hoping that Aldrich really does have her mother, and that she will finally see her in real life for the first time she can remember. Not all is as it seems though, and Kira is about to find out that nothing ever comes easy for her. Does Aldrich really have Kira’s mother? Can Luke ever forgive her for ditching him? What developments will there be in Kira and Tristan’s relationship? And what surprises lie in store for Kira this time?
Well, Kaitlyn Davis really did ramp up the heat in this instalment, both romantically, and in terms of the escalating storyline!
Kira is focused on finding out if Aldrich really has her mother in this instalment, and she’s got the drive and determination to really go for what she wants, even though she knows that her actions may hurt Luke. I really liked how Kira was brave enough and bold enough to follow her desires to try and find her mother, no matter how small the possibility that she was still alive, but I also liked that Kira was human enough to feel guilt about how she deceived Luke, and to worry about whether their friendship would survive.
The love triangle continued in this book, even though Luke got left behind, and again I found it difficult to know who Kira should choose. I personally have decided who I think she should be with now having read ‘Blaze’, but with some major developments at the end of this book, it seriously still hangs in the balance as to who Kira will choose! I’ve picked a side though, and I’m going with Team Luke (strange because I don’t usually choose the underdog!).
I liked the storyline in this book, I liked how this book was about Kira following her heart, but how there were still developments in the overall storyline of the series. There was plenty of action at the end of this book, and I liked the twists that I really didn’t see coming! These developments are certainly going to make for a gripping end to the series!
Overall; a great paranormal YA, with a unique take on vampires, that continues to get better book by book! 7.5 out of 10.
First of all, my thanks to Kaitlyn Davis for allowing me to be a part of this series from the very beginning. It's so fun to watch indie authors find success. Blaze is the third book in this Midnight Fire Series.
SO, Blaze. Wow. Crazy.
Kira had so much going on in this book. Dealing with Aldrich is scary. Kira is wary but hopeful that she will be reunited with her birth mother. Trying to juggle her relationships with Tristin and Luke is tricky to say the least. The love triangle is full on. I'm really enjoying the process of self discovery with Kira. She is surprising even herself with her undiscovered talents and abilities. Go Kira! She's going to blow the roof off the place.
Luke is the same as always. I love the way he is constant and steady. Always there. I may be a titch in love with Luke.
And now we move on to the part where I pick my jaw up off the floor and then commence shreeking because of that ending. Are you kidding me? Did you just leave me hanging like that?! Oh my. I totally did not see that coming. At all.
Kaitlyn Davis has done a great job creating vivid characters who evoke emotion in me. This book has to be her best yet. Needless to say I am anxiously awaiting the next book, Scorch.
Finally the "almost" perfect ending I had been wanting from the get go! I believe I had read this before on someone else's review and I must wholeheartedly agree that "Blaze" is the best of the "Midnight Fire" series thus far. Kira's powers have grown exponentially as well as her struggle between life as a Conduit and the promise of eternity with Tristan. I can't say I was disappointed by the outcome. Hopefully, we'll see Kira at last overcome all her obstacles, and everyone will find a happy ending, even if it's bittersweet for some. Telling more would be giving away too many spoilers, a difficult task when I'm practically giddy with the goodies Davis has delivered. Be quite prepared to be warmed, burnt and ignited while reading "Blaze."
This book was surprising and felt wrong the whole time, I love the series but this? This made me mad and made me so sad for Tristan. He was basically hurt by Kira so much, and then thrown in the corner by the author. Ugh I hated the ending. A lil disappointed.
I have to admit that I rooted for Luke at one point, but there is really no passion between him and Kira... It's kind of dry. It's cute, but it's dry.
When I finally was on board with Tristan relationship with Kira, the author goes and yanks it out of our grips.
Plot was good. Character development continued at a good pace and the story kept the excitement. But over all I hope this does not get the ending I think it will get.
Wow!!!! What a change of events. I really love this series. I don't want to say too much but I'm sad about the ending and hoping it's just an act. I really like Kira's character. She is such a strong independent girl and to often the lead female is a weak and whiny annoyance. I give Kaitlyn Davis props for taking such a popular genre and writing such a breathtaking story of romance, courage, mystery, and all the while keeping it original.
In every possible way this book is a YA novel as there used to be many. I know that a lot of people find them cliche or want something original, but I like those old school YA novels, I like that in some sort of way they are predictable. It's like I get a dosis of excitement in a very safe environment. I know one way or another the author will build towards a certain kind of ending. I can just lean back and enjoy the ride.
And this was an absolutely lovely installment in the series. Quite often middle books are boring and not adding much to the general storyline, but in this case that's absolutely not true. We learn quite a lot in this book. Kira discovers new sides of herself, of her story, of her family and of what she actually is now and what that truly means. It felt a little bit like this book was completing the mythology, adding the pieces of the puzzle we were still missing.
I also really liked how the relationship between Kira and Tristan is evolving and how Davis makes sure that it keeps on being interesting. In this book both their expectations and dreams of the future clash and it's quite clear that they both have choices to make, choices that might either make their relationship something eternal or might damn their relationship forever. And after the cliffhanger I can't wait to see where it will eventually lead!
Just like I love seeing Kira grow. Especially in this book she's growing more into her powers and into the person she could be. She learns to take matters into her own hands, although we can discuss how far she goes with that and whether or not that's the right way to do it, and she shows that fighting is more than brute power. It's also mental strength. In the last book to come Kira has some hard choices to make and some battles to fight, both with the outside world and with herself.
I gave this book three stars only because i didn’t enjoy it as much as the other 2 but the writing was still great and I was so eager to finish this! I thought this book didn’t have as big as a storyline as the first 2 and could maybe have been part of book2/4 instead of a stand alone. I loved getting a little extra time with Kira and Tristan as they are MY SHIP! But knew from the start that something wasn’t right with Kira’s ‘mother’ and thought @kaitlyndavis wrote that part really well and it was interesting to see the side the of the vampires. But the ending tho! HATED THE ENDING! TRISTAN WILL NEVER BE THE SAME😭I wanted Luke to die not Tristan come back from the dead 🥴
Kira and Tristan need to fly to England to meet with Aldrich and rescue her mother. They slip away from Luke to keep him out of it, but he follows anyway.
This one made me cry. With both guys being idiots and Kira unable to be true to herself with either, she should just leave both and move on. Find someone who’ll accept her for herself. Especially since her other goal in London was now void. But of course, things get even more complicated and worse.
Fave scenes: Luke’s frantic texts to Kira at the airport and Aldrich’s secret tunnel.
A good, urban fantasy story. Kira and Tristan are off to find her mother: supposedly in the hands of Aldrich. So, they ditch Luke. Of course, the love triangle continues to be an issue. The ending is a mix of good and bad with a bit of a cliffhanger.
Quite a few changes kept this story going. Still enjoying the trio of main characters. They are always facing a crisis and having to worry about someone.
The action continues. Choices are made and some are hurt. Hidden becomes visible and she may become more than what anyone ever realized. A other fantastic book!!
Dang. Such a roller coaster of action, emotions, adventure and suspense! So many feelings and thoughts but I want to finish the series before I make my final conclusions--so onto book 4!
Mini review: Blaze is my favorite book in the series so far. The writing was much smoother, the action more intense, the emotions higher, and the plot even deeper than the previous books. Kira's powers have grown, and she's scared, not only of them but what it could mean for her future with Tristan as well. She has to make a choice, but first, she needs to find her mother.
When she goes to England to meet her, she's in for a lot of shocking surprises, and the twists and turns are fabulous! I had my suspicions, but sometimes I really wondered if I was wrong. I wanted to believe the villainous Aldrich and that he could change. I expected the predictable and got anything but. I gasped at the ending, completely floored by the turn of events.
The love-triangle continues but was fantastic. Though I was previously a big supporter of Luke, I found myself leaning toward Tristan. He was humanized, made more real and believable. The connection between him and Kira was as apparent as her and Luke's—finally. If I'm getting another love triangle in YA fiction, I want to be gut-wrenchingly torn, and I was in Blaze. The ending ... gah!
Series review: ... By the end of the series, the relationships were so much more maturely handled than I had expected that I almost wished otherwise. :) But like I've said before, my favorite flavor is bittersweet.
If you're looking for a quick YA Paranormal read that's a good balance between romance and plot, focusing on a strong female and with a good cast, you might want to check The Midnight Fire series. Despite its need of good editing, I lost myself in Kaitlyn Davis's world and my own nostalgia—an old love for a light, maybe now "traditional" YA vampire story. Read the full series review on The LUV'NV
* eBook provided by the author via blog tour in exchange for a review. Thank you! *Review also posted on the The LUV'NV blog.
Finally this book has had some action. It is by far THE BEST out of the three installments I have read. I liked all the twist and turns; I liked the new characters specially Pavia. I liked the new realization on Kira’s part regarding her love interest, and I really liked the way it ended. Not a cliffhanger but knowing that there is another story to come. And of course it is the last one and the one I am about to start as soon as I finish this review.
But, continuing with Kira’s change of heart, sometimes, It is very difficult to realize and finally convince yourself that what you want it is not what you need and vice versa. I am pretty sure it has happened to many of us. Sometimes mind and heart are sync, but suddenly, when you start looking around, at your priorities, your life, and you see the big picture and feeling out of sorts for no particular reason…what do you do?…you begin questioning yourself. And this is exactly what has happened to Kira, she finally understands, that as much as she wants to be with Tristan, as much as she loves him, both their lives are against all odds. It is a very hard decision to make. You look around for all the possible outcomes, but there is no way out.
Unfortunately, I already know how it ends because I don’t know why people keep disclosing the ending and part of the stories from books in their reviews. Even if they write ***SPOILER ALERT*** it shouldn’t be allowed because it really ruins it for everybody, both the author and the reader. However, this was the turn I was waiting for in the story, something that keep me interested in what will happened, and not I will finish the series just because I have already started reading it. Again, this is by far, the best book of the series. I hope, hope and hope "Scorch" is as good as this one, for the author to vindicate herself, and of course, for the series to close with a round of applause.
I loved this one the most so far. So much excitement and adventure and suspense. We get a huge twist in this one, and some major questions are answered.
Only thing I do not like, is the cover, it’s too generic (meaning I have seen that same model on at least 5 other covers) and the Photoshop work on the face of the guy is awful, makes him look ugly. That’s the worst of that one.
I give this 3rd book 5 stars too. Love this series.
I received a copy of this book from the author for my honest review.
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Wow this series has got me hooked! This is by far the best book in this series (so far) {Spoiler alert}
Kara, and Tristan search for the truth about her mother. I was shocked that she was leaving Luke behind! I knew from her actions, and emotions while sneaking away and on the plane that she loved him. She was moving further and further away from Tristan emotionally, and Lying to him at the castle just confirmed my reasoning. When she first met her "mother", she was confused Because her mother had the icy blue eyes of a vampire! she realized there's no way this woman is her mother, how is it possible she's a vampire? How is it possible her mother would willing love and be married to this even vampire? She noticed a flicker of Hatred and disgust in "her mothers " eyes, and knew this wasn't her mother, and she knew there must be a evil plan... And plan she needed to do everything she could to find out what it is and how to stop it. Why would this evil vampire go to all this trouble for her.. What does he know that she doesn't? She was going to so whatever she could to figure that out! Once Tristan & the head Vampire told Kara of the possibility to turn into a vampire, so she could have the life with Tristan that they always dreamed of, and she knew right away that there was no way in hell she was gonna do it, I knew that her love for Luke was much stronger than she was willing to omit. I was shocked that she was willing to to possible turn into a vampire and lose herself just to win the fight against the evil vampire. I understand he's the one that turned Tristan, and forced him to do evil things, also killed her mother, and now he's putting on this strange show. But to risk herself...?
This series has gotten better and better with each book and I felt that this book was the best one in the series so far. 4.5 stars
I saw one review that gave this book a really horrible rating and told every single thing that happened. I have never gone that route and I never will. Where’s the fun in reading a book if you already know the ending, it’s like watching a movie with someone sitting beside telling you what’s gonna happen next. I’m really glad that I didn’t read that review before reading this book because while yes the OCD in me would still have made me read it, the element of shock, sorrow and surprise would have been gone. I will tell you that there are some major things that happen in this book that you will not like and one of them is something that I never would have seen coming.
It’s been a little over a week from where the last book ended and Kira and Tristan have concocted a plan to sneak off to England leaving Luke behind in hopes of protecting him while they look for Aldrich and hopefully find her mother. What Kira doesn’t realize is just how hard it will be.
During her journey, Kira finds out the truth but at the same loses a lot more than she had bargained for. There are so many twists and turns in this book as well as heartache not just for Kira but for Luke and Tristan as well.
There is a new character in this book that I really enjoyed. She’s a vampire by the name of Pavia. I have high hopes that we will cross paths with her again and I’m forever hopeful that she will be more like Tristan than the other vampires in this series.
Scorch is the next book in the series which is already out.