Spark of the Everflame
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When old secrets catch fire, everything will burn. In a mortal world colonized by the gods and ruled over by the Descended, their cruel magic-wielding offspring, Diem Bellator yearns to escape the insular life of her poor village. Her mother's sudden disappearance-and the discovery of a dangerous secret about her past-offer Diem an unexpected opportunity to enter the dark world of Descended royalty and unlock the web of mysteries her mother left behind. With the dying King's handsome, mysterious heir watching her every move, and a ruthless mortal alliance recruiting her to join the growing civil war, Diem will have to navigate the unwritten rules of love, power, and politics in order to save her family-and all of mortalkind. Spark of the Everflame is the first book in The Kindred's Curse Saga, a four-book fantasy romance series. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers epic is perfect for lovers of magic, dragons, angst, and banter and will appeal to fans of books like A Court of Thorns and Roses, From Blood and Ash, Gild, and The Serpent & the Wings of Night.
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I was scared so scared to read this book with the immense hype surrounding it at the moment. Before I go crazy with my thoughts, the premise: an ancient magical pact was made leading to the separation of kingdoms and two types of people, the descendant and mortals aka magical and none magical beings. There is a shit ton of animosity between these people leading to wars, killings, unfair rulings, and a rebellion. Our FMC, Diem is a healer and finds herself in the midst of a mystery when her mother goes missing. There is a childhood love and specks of an enemies of lovers in the works. There is practically ZERO romance felt in this book but plenty of banter and set up for a delish time.
The writing of this author was beauty, the intent in her words is what kept me enraptured in the story. Much of this story is focused on the path of Diem and finding where her loyalties truly lie and making choices for herself. I found it slightly irritating with her back and forth but I HOPE this sets us up for a lot of character growth for her.
The SPECKS I got of Mr. Luther was finger licking good. I can't wait to get more of their romance. I truthfully am so confused by the ending of the book. The pacing and overall plot changes at the end took me by surprise, not sure if it was good or bad. Overall, such an enjoyable story and I'm praying the next book brings answers to some of my many questions.
I needed to take a break to digest everything that happened in “Spark of the Everflame” before writing this review. Cole's writing style is so beautiful and easy to digest, making this tale easy to fly through. The story is unique, with lovable and hateable characters that keep you engaged from start to finish. As a romantasy novel with rich political intrigue, it stands out as a must-read for any fan of the genre. The only qualm I have is how slow the slow-burn romance is—Cole gives slow-burn romance a whole new meaning. Despite this, the payoff is worth the wait, and the tension between the characters adds depth to the plot. “Spark of the Everflame” masterfully blends romance and fantasy, creating a world that feels both magical and real. Whether you're a long-time romantasy fan or new to the genre, this book will captivate you with its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and Cole's lyrical prose. It's a journey you won't want to miss.
