Spark the Flames

Ya'll, I thank my lucky stars that I decided to pick up this book because it knocked me on my ass in the best of ways. I swear, this book is going to be the next big thing. I was totally obsessed while reading this.

While there are many series by this author that I have been excited to read, this is the first one that I have picked up. I felt very connected to Asher's writing style. It was fluid and inviting and packed a huge punch. The plot of this book was very well-crafted. I was interested and engaged from start to finish. I was a total slave to this author's narration. The world-building was immense but presented in a way that wasn't overwhelming. The story takes place in what seems to be an entirely speculative fantasy world with different fantasy races and the like but there is also very advanced technology and urban settings. At times, it almost feels like a genre blend of urban fantasy and science fiction. It was very well done and I was totally immersed in this world.

I was a goner for these characters from the get-go. Ever was my favorite type of badass heroine. She was capable, strong, determined, and she didn't let anyone push her around. I loved her attitude and how she felt so genuine. Even though she had lots of secrets that she was hiding she was a sort of "what you see is what you get" kind of gal. Aeson was dreamy. Tall, dark, and handsome with a seriously sexy edge to him. I really wish that the author had included his perspective throughout the entire book instead of the one POV that we get at the very end. He felt very mysterious and I couldn't tell what his motivations were. In the end, I liked him a lot but I still feel uncertain of a lot of things regarding him. All of the side characters were fantastic. Especially the members of Aeson's wing. I adored them and all their bantering. There was a great found family vibe trying to grow in this book and I loved it. Ever is still wary of everyone in the Horde but I think that the found family vibes will only get stronger once more is revealed.

The romance was sort of a slow burn in this one. The enemies-to-lovers and captive tropes were executed fabulously. There was so much tension between Aeson and Ever and their banter was perfect. That's all I'm going to say about them because I don't want to spoil anything for anyone but these two were such a delight.

Overall, this book kickstarted my heart and dazzled me completely. I was so enamored with this addictive story and I have no doubt that these character will be running amok in my mind until the release of the second book. The world-building has so many fun elements and the characters are so well-crafted. They will get under your skin in no time flat. The plot had me completely hooked and I love all of the original creativity the author worked into this story. My advice is to run as fast as you can to put this on your TBR or better yet to pick this one up. I guarantee that you won't regret it. I seriously think that this book is going to blow up and be the next big thing. With the author's unique ideas paired with exciting executions of favorite tropes and fantasy themes, how could it not? Time shall tell but I have every faith in this story.