Review of The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle

4.75/5 Stars

I knew I was either going to really love or hate this book because it was enemies-to-lovers. I like my enemies-to-lovers where the stakes are high, they physically are trying to kill each other, and it takes most of the book or series for feelings to develop. This book did a good job on the enemies-to-lovers aspect. I do wish their pivotal point in their relationship could have been pushed back just a smidge bit, but I was giggling, kicking my feet at these two.

This world was cool and unique. The magic system was not something that had been oversaturated, and it seemed like a new idea. The magic and world were explained and there were not any plot holes that I could see.

This was going to be a 5-star read, but the end was a cliffhanger/ continuation when this book could have been wrapped up nicely. I was not aware this would be a series, but when the ending fight scene got silly and unbelievable, I could see it was made that way for a second book.

Also, to all my Six of Crow girlies. This audiobook has Freddy Carter, the Kaz Brekker, reading another broody character.