✨4.1⭐️ RATING BREAKDOWN ~ Overall vibes: 4⭐️ ~ Emotional Impact: 3.5⭐️ ~ Characters: 4⭐️ ~ Plot: 4⭐️ ~ World Building: 5⭐️ → Total Average: 4.1⭐️

SPOILER FREE REVIEW

→ Overall Vibes - 4 Stars ✨ The hype for the sequel was real. And it didn’t disappoint! It was a lot of fun, with heaps of action, so much happening at once, but it was never confusing or felt like you had to take notes. I really enjoyed it. If you loved the first one, you’ll definitely love the second!

→ Emotional Impact - 3.5 Stars ✨ I was accidentally spoiled on a major plot point, so it didn’t hit as hard as it was meant to. Big sad for me. I struggle with Violet as a character, though I find her to be very intelligent, strong and inspiring, she is outrageously infuriating when it comes to communication.

→ Characters - 4 Stars ✨ See above, but why the high score? The side character CARRIED this book 👏👏👏. So solid, so much colour and light, and such excellent, evil villains.

→ Plot - 4 Stars ✨ Love a heist, love an archaeological mystery, love constant impending doom. Fabulous.

→ World Building - 5 Stars ✨ I loved seeing more of the griffins, learning more about their magic. LOVED learning about the wards and all of the language-cracking history. Learning about the hierarchy system within the Venin, etc etc. Iron Flame: Expansion Pack!

→ Total Average 4.1 Stars ✨ I’m trying a new rating system. Bear with me.