The Dagger and the Flame (The City of Fantome, #1)

The Dagger and the Flame (The City of Fantome, #1)

Catherine Doyle

Enjoyment: 3.5Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.5Plot: 3.5
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From the number one bestselling author Catherine Doyle comes the most fiery enemies-to-lovers romantasy of the year. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber.   In the dark underbelly of a beautiful city, two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge, where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love… In Fantome, a kingdom of cobbled streets, flickering lamplight, beautiful buildings, and secret catacombs, Shade-magic is a scarce and deadly commodity controlled by two enemy the Cloaks and the Daggers – the thieves and the assassins. On the night of her mother’s murder, 17-year-old Seraphine runs for her life. Seeking sanctuary with the Cloaks, Sera’s heart is set on revenge. But are her secret abilities a match for the dark-haired boy whose quicksilver eyes follow her around the city? Nothing can prepare Sera for the moment she finally comes face-to-face with Ransom, heir to the Order of Daggers. And Ransom is shocked to discover that this unassuming farmgirl wields a strange and blazing magic he has never seen before… Among rumours of monsters stalking the streets and the rival guilds grappling for control of Fantome’s underworld, Sera and Ransom are drawn together by something more than just magic and must face a deadly choice - forgiveness or vengeance? Kiss or kill? Dagger or Flame?  


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  • Thoughts from 60%

    The banter and tension between Sera and Ransom is sooo good! The relationship between Val and Bibi reminds me of Dead Boys Detectives for some reason. Im loving all the side characters as well. Its getting to the good part of the plot and starting to pick up a little.

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  • Thoughts from 46%

    I actually really like this book so far! The characters are amazing and well developed. The plot reminds me of These Violent Delights with the monsters. The world building hasnt become any more developed yet which is disappointing.

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  • Thoughts from 27%

    Much of the concepts in this book are familiar to other YA books Ive read kind of wrapped into one. I think the world building and lore could be more fleshed out, especially the connection with the King/royal family and the obvious corruption there. I do really like the writing style of the author.

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