Book Review: The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle

 

My book review of The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle.

Title: The Dagger and the Flame

By: Catherine Doyle

Genre: Fantasy

Pages: 509

Release Date: September 3rd, 2024

Rating: ★★★★★

 

Summary from Goodreads:From the number one bestselling author Catherine Doyle comes the most fiery enemies-to-lovers romantasy of the year. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber.  
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 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 the Cloaks and the Daggers – the thieves and the assassins. On the night of her mother’s murder, 17-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 farmgirl wields a strange and blazing magic he has never seen before… Among rumours of monsters stalking the streets and the rival guilds grappling for control of Fantome’s underworld, Sera and Ransom are drawn together by something more than just magic and must face a deadly choice - forgiveness or vengeance? Kiss or kill? Dagger or Flame?  

 

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Review:The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle is an absolute triumph of fantasy storytelling, filled with richly developed characters, intricate world-building, and a plot that grips you from the first page. Doyle masterfully weaves themes of loyalty, resilience, and sacrifice into a tale that is as heart-wrenching as it is thrilling. The vivid descriptions and suspenseful pacing make every scene leap off the page, while the romance and adventure keep readers on the edge of their seats. This is a novel that resonates deeply and lingers long after the last page—a must-read for any fantasy lover!