The Dagger and the Flame
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In the dark underbelly of a beautiful city, two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge, where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love in this searing young adult fantasy.
In Fantome, a kingdom of cobbled streets, flickering lamplight, beautiful buildings, and secret catacombs, Shade-magic is a scarce and deadly commodity controlled by two enemy guilds: the Cloaks and the Daggers—the thieves and the assassins. On the night of her mother’s murder, eighteen-year-old Seraphine runs for her life. Seeking sanctuary with the Cloaks, Sera’s heart is set on revenge. But are her secret abilities a match for the dark-haired boy whose quicksilver eyes follow her around the city?
Nothing can prepare Sera for the moment she finally comes face-to-face with Ransom, heir to the Order of Daggers. And Ransom is shocked to discover that this unassuming farm girl wields a strange and blazing magic he has never seen before. As the Cloaks and the Daggers grapple for control of Fantome’s underworld, Sera and Ransom are consumed by the push and pull of their magic…and the deadly spark and terrible vengeance that keeps drawing them back together.
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The City of Fantome is a 1-book series first released in 2024 with contributions by Catherine Doyle. 1 book is still to be released. The next book is scheduled for release on .
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Catherine Doyle's “The Dagger and the Flame” is a thrilling start to the City of Fatome series and brings fresh blood to the young adult fantasy category. Set in the enchanting city of Fantome, this novel spins together elements of magic, revenge, and forbidden love. In a world where shade-magic is controlled by rival guilds of thieves and assassins, 18-year-old Seraphine seeks vengeance for her mother's murder. Her path crosses with Ransom, the heir to the Order of Daggers, igniting a dangerous mix of attraction and conflict. As they navigate the treacherous underbelly of Fantome, both must choose between forgiveness and vengeance, love and duty.
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I really enjoyed this book and found it so exciting to read. I was anxiously turning the pages eager to see what would happen next.
I loved Seraphine and how stubborn, willful and steadfast she was especially in light of the tragedy and trauma she experienced.
Her friends at the Order of Cloaks were the perfect found family. They supported her always, never judged and had her back. Love them.
Ransom well I liked him in the beginning but towards the end yea I'm good on him and his whack friends too.
This story is mildly predictable but still entertaining with a clever magic system. The world building isn't epic by any standards and borders on a tad bit generic but that's ok because the characters, action and magic made up for it.
4.25 ⭐️
