The example of this I remember most strongly is one character using the word ‘stuff’. There are a couple of moments in the story where characters use words that are just completely inappropriate – I don’t mean swearing.

My biggest problem with this book is actually a minor issue that I think stuck with me just because it was so incongruous. I think I could have done with the worldbuilding and the history being a little more explicit, it mostly comes in drips and dregs in between chapters – which sometimes is hugely effective as it means you find out crucial information as and when you need it, but I did get a little bit lost at various moments and some stronger background would have been good. I know that some people prefer a book to be predictable, while others like to be surprised – so maybe this book is a happy medium? I felt like I predicted all of the major plot points but everything in between came out of nowhere.

The other half of the time it punches you in the face with the unexpected. You know those books where you feel like you can predict what’s going to happen from the off because it’s so trope-y? Those books that feel like a number of other YA novels? Yeah…half of the time this book feels like that. I know that sounds like an obvious statement but let me explain what I mean. Because on the one hand, this book is quite ‘YA’. And meanwhile, the new empire has learned of the Riders’ return and intends to destroy them once and for all. Just as Veronyka finally feels like she belongs, her sister turns up and reveals a tangled web of lies between them that will change everything. After a shocking betrayal from her controlling sister, Veronyka strikes out alone to find the Riders-even if that means disguising herself as a boy to join their ranks.īut it is a fact of life that one must kill or be killed. Sixteen years later, Veronyka is a war orphan who dreams of becoming a Phoenix Rider from the stories of old. I promised her the throne would not come between us. In a world ruled by fierce warrior queens, a grand empire was built upon the backs of Phoenix Riders-legendary heroes who soared through the sky on wings of fire-until a war between two sisters ripped it all apart. This book explores sibling relationships, male privilege and more – should be a recipe for success – how did it go? No, I don’t like that at all, I’m going to use Phoenixes. Are we fans? Well if you are then I think you’ll enjoy today’s review as there are Phoenix galore. Hello Humans! What do we think of Phoenixes (is that the plural? – a cursory google suggests it could be that or just ‘Phoenix’).

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