The Dagger and the Flame Paperback – 26 September 2024

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This was my book club's pick for the month, and I'm glad it helped me check another book off my physical TBR.It took me a while to get into, mainly because the intense world-building was overwhelming at first. I liked Sera initially, but as the story progressed, her actions became increasingly ridiculous. Ransom, on the other hand, was a standout for me—I think he did his best with the hand fate dealt him.While the story had potential and some revelations were predictable, the ending left me with a headache thanks to a few obviously frustrating characters. As much as I love Cat's work, this one got under my skin toward the end, and I’m unsure if I’ll continue the series.