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What a scene. The King being made to kill himself in front of everyone, and Sera pouncing to attack Andreas and try to burn his tongue out.

Okay. So, I wasn't surprised at the reveal of the necromancer, but I was surprised at the reveal of Anouk!

Andreas is giving pure horrific madman, he wants to control everyone and everything. Sera going back to see him after the graveyard scene was ridiculous in my opinion, but I guess she doesn't want to leave without answers.

I knew that the show Andreas was putting on was just magic that had hypnotised people, but something feels even more off. Are the revellers at the party actually all the dead people who the necromancer brought back to life?

Ahhh, I am worried about her meeting Andreas, he spells trouble, especially because he was called a thief when he initially got struck by lightning.

The necromancer part was also unsettling, but something is telling me that it's going to be Lark who was somehow bought back to life after being killed by Sera's magic.

Marvale seems like it may be interesting, at least the gruesome entrance to the city made an impression on everybody. I can't wait to see what happens next here!

I don't remember how old Sera is meant to be, but I do find her naivety to be a little annoying at times. It seems like she trusts people too easily, and despite knowing she will be a huge target if it's revealed that she is a saint, she keeps revealing it to different people. Caruso and that damn cat had me cackling, though.

Ahhh, I am really getting into this now! The reunion of Ransom and Sera was great, he can't even shy away from how much he wants to protect her, even though they're supposed to be enemies right now.

Hmmm, so she is a saint, that got confirmed pretty quickly (which is good, better than dragging it out) but not knowing what kind of saint she is and what she needs to sacrifice is interesting.

I like Theo's willingness to go on an adventure back to the city! I am still not 100% back into the world and storyline, but I'm getting there.

I am still trying to get back into the story after reading the first book back in 2024 when it came out, but I have refreshed my memory and am enjoying this second book so far!

Dare I say? I think that the moment of passion was a little rushed and slightly early for me. I feel like we should've continued with the slow burn and maybe talk about what happened in Croatia before that happened.

The tension between Alex and Poppy is really intense, and we still haven't reached full breaking point where they say what happened two years ago!

The one bed cliché never gets old to me, but then go back on it with a shitty sofa bed? That's sure to make it more interesting down the line when they'll likely share it.

I'm guessing the event that happened to years ago is a drunken kiss of some sort, but Poppy and Alex have definitely liked each other more than friends for longer than they are making it out to be.

So far I'm enjoying the build up and the back and forth between different Summers. It's a good way to show that there's been an obvious shift in their friendship, without giving away what happened.

The forced conversation through text is giving me slight trauma, though, because I know how it feels to still want to talk to a boy, but get quite boring replies.

....Andarna. I'm going to just kms right quick.

Holy shit am I getting goosebumps from the whole reveal of the second signet, to the bells ringing to warn of the incoming attack.

Ughh, knowing that the venin are really good at taking over major cities is a worry, they're getting more and more powerful.

I also hate that Vi has told others about Xaden turning venin, I think she shouldn't trust as much as she does. Rhi is also giving me a certain vibe which I don't like.

The Irids seem so pretty in my head, like jewel toned scales and long eyelashes like the dragon in Shrek.

I imagine Andarna like a little puppy when they mention her childlike excitement and the harness.

Trager :( Just as I was getting to know him, and also liking Cat more as she found love with him

This has taken an interesting turn with the cake and realisation that not all is what it appears. Seems like the other kingdoms are out to kill off the team and maybe stop them from finding the Irids.

Totally didn't expect to meet Xaden's Mum in this book! I'm also surprised by how no one else in the squad seems to notice how easily agitated and different Xaden is acting.

Vi meeting others with hair like hers in Dunne makes me wonder if she's actually from there and not her parents' true daughter? Why does she seem so powerful compared to her siblings?

Everything seems to have gone to shit, but at least Vi is learning how to get better at making deals and bargains. I feel bad for Xaden though and his red eyes.

Well...Halden fucked up big time and I won't be surprised if he dies, but also, Courtlyn is extremely unlikeable and creepy.

What on Earth has Halden done to make the King want to keep him?

Vi's Dad not only writing her some books, but also leaving them in a shop in a place she usually wouldn't be able to visit?

Also, Xaden is acting very strange, which makes me wonder how he'll become when they return to the magical border and he gets power back?

Theophanie somehow knowing Violet's location at all times and being almost able to read her mind, tells me they may have a stronger/different connection than just lightning weilders. Hmm.

I don't remember Halden from either of the previous books, that may be because it's been a while since I read them, but hey, Violet's first love coming back and also likely being the password for her Dad's journal? I fear Xaden is going to get extremely jealous

I don't know what to think of that female venin who can also wield lightning and also made a little offer to Vi? It's so strange. Xaden becoming a professor also wasn't on my list of expectations, but I'll take it.

Because I took a break between Iron Flame and this book, it took me a few moments to get back into the story, but I'm once again really enjoying myself with these characters.

Xaden being able to sense the venin because of him becoming one is so sad, but also could become extremely useful throughout the rest of the book.