A review by jamsu
Serpents of Sky and Flame by Rebecca F. Kenney

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

 

I was really excited to read this book because I've read few books by this author (who is a fellow Spuffy shipper!) and I had just finished reading The Fourth Wing a little while before I saw quotes for this book in booktok. 

The dragons stole the daughters of their enemies to sent a message to Elekstan that what happened didn't go unanswered. I found this world interesting and I still have so many questions, including who Serylla's father is or why Kyreagan's father wanted to involve him in the war.  

Serylla's plan to drive her captor mad by being annoying was interesting choice but also refreshing as most would try to be as likeable as possible, so their captors won't kill them. She just didn't want to become the person she was pretending to be-- selfish, demanding, callous and cruel. Serylla and Kyreagan's romance was slow burn but I really liked to see them going from hating each other and blaming each other to slowly understanding each other. 

All in all my expectations for this book were too high. This book was different from what I thought it would be like but in the end I ended about enjoying after I got over the fact that it wasn't like the book I thought it would be like. I also had no idea this couple would have two books about them since the previous books by this author have been standalones.