Heat of the Everflame

by

Penn Cole

Should you read this book?

The best public reviews summarized for you.

Who is this book for?

  • Fans of epic fantasy with complex world-building and magic systems.
  • Readers who enjoy slow-burn romances with intense emotional payoffs.
  • Those who appreciate morally complex characters and difficult ethical dilemmas.
  • People who like long, immersive reads with lots of detail and character development.
  • Fans of young adult/new adult fantasy with coming-of-age themes and found family tropes.

Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?

  • Readers who prefer concise storytelling and tighter plotting.
  • Those who get frustrated by characters making seemingly illogical decisions.
  • People who dislike cliffhanger endings or unresolved plot threads.
  • Readers who are sensitive to repetitive writing or pacing issues.
  • Those who prefer their fantasy with less focus on romance or relationship drama.

Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book

  • Intense and emotional storyline that evokes strong reactions from readers
  • Excellent world-building and expansion of the fantasy realms
  • Strong character development, especially for the protagonist Diem
  • Compelling slow-burn romance between Diem and Luther
  • Intriguing political intrigue and complex plot twists
  • Exciting action sequences and battle scenes
  • Well-developed side characters and found family dynamics
  • Powerful and quotable dialogue, especially romantic lines
  • Exploration of themes like sacrifice, loyalty, and moral dilemmas
  • Cliffhanger ending that leaves readers eager for the next book

Things people didn't like as much about this book

  • Excessive length (over 1000 pages) that some readers found repetitive or drawn out
  • Frustration with Diem's decision-making and naivety at times
  • Shift in Luther's character that some found inconsistent with previous books
  • Pacing issues, with some sections feeling slow or redundant
  • Overuse of secrets and miscommunication as plot devices
  • Rapid power escalation for Diem that some found unrealistic
  • Annoying or underdeveloped secondary characters (e.g. Diem's mother)
  • Romantic elements occasionally overshadowing plot development
  • Lack of resolution for certain storylines carried over from previous books
  • Some readers felt the book tried to do too much, leading to unfocused plotting

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