Flames of Mira

I was a little hesitant cause the whole lava world doesn't really appeal to me. When I play BOTW Goron is always my least favorite part and I have to wear that stupid suit. BUT... this book is so not Goron City and I am really happy I decided to pick this up. I started it last night and I could not put it down. I kept thinking I knew exactly where the story was going and I was wrong every time. The “magic” system is really interesting though I'm not sure if the author meant it as magic per se but it was interesting nonetheless. The characters are great, decent battle scenes, lots of blood, some heartbreak, and I laughed out loud a few times... all the things that make a book a winner for me. I hope more and more people pick this up and I will definitely be suggesting it as an Indie feature for my book club. Can't wait for the next one to come out.

ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A powerful and thought provoking first instalment to the Rift Walker series.

Ig who is rescued after his captivity within a horrific cult. His life is one of struggle and pain. Perhaps his rescuers can change his life for the better, perhaps not.

Creative world building. A world full of stone and fire, the whole time I was envisioning a hell on earth. Pyremoss filters through tunnels, lighting the ways through the cold, icy stone walls. Pools of red hot lava litter the smiths working areas. I definitely haven't read anything similar and it was great to read about.

Characters where both charming and hateful. Ig goes through a horrible journey, his flesh binding him to the will of his master, forcing him to do any horrible deed they deem necessary. Abusive relationships are paramount in this story, showing you the evils in which people will go to, in order to control and use someone to their benefit.

The plot did slow down quite considerably at points. I don't want to say a lot about the plot, it's best if you RAFO. It did keep me going. A lot of battle scenes, which were really cool when they included the magic system..oh the magic system, wait until you see what Ig can do! A lot of battle intrigue. The plot is Ig and the gang who are trying to reclaim the throne and that's all I'll say.

4/5 stars. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys their fantasy with a dash of BrandoSando and Pierce Brown

This book started off strong and stayed that way. I was very impressed.

Ig is a very powerful elemental. He is also a slave. He is bound to his master and cannot disobey an order. If he does, the flesh binding will kill him.

Ig's master is Magnate Sorrelo Adriann. With rebellion in the air, Ig can only hope Sorrelo will die and the flesh binding with him. Unfortunately for Ig, Sorrelo has planned for any outcome.

The magic system is fascinating. This whole book is fascinating and unique. And if you like morally gray characters, this is the book for you. This is definitely one of my favorites for the year.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an e-arc.
And thank you to Holly Hearts Books on YouTube for putting this on my radar.