Melanie's Reviews > A Promise of Fire

Congrats and enjoy dear! xo

SueBee★bring me an alpha!★ wrote: "Congrats and enjoy dear! xo"

Thanks, beautiful! I just finished and I didn't really care for this book, but that's what I have you and Shh for - good books! <3 xo

Great review, Melanie. I'm so sorry this was a 1 Star book. :(. <3

Jennifer wrote: "Great review, Melanie. I'm so sorry this was a 1 Star book. :(. <3"

Thank you, Jennifer! <3 And it's okay - so many books, so little time! >^.^<

Great review, Mel! Also, i totally thought it was funny how it's kingmaker and there's a king killer haha. But i loved this review and feel this is 100% just<3

Anna wrote: "Great review, Mel! Also, i totally thought it was funny how it's kingmaker and there's a king killer haha. But i loved this review and feel this is 100% just<3"

Thank you so much, love. I still feel a little uneasy about posting this, but I will always be honest with how I feel. Thank you so much for your kind words. <3 xx

Melanie wrote: "Anna wrote: "Great review, Mel! Also, i totally thought it was funny how it's kingmaker and there's a king killer haha. But i loved this review and feel this is 100% just

Thank you so much, love. ..."

Never feel uneasy about having a good heart<3 :)

Bummer, Melanie... You gave good feedback though, great review! Hope next one is better for ya!

✤Maria✤ wrote: "Bummer, Melanie... You gave good feedback though, great review! Hope next one is better for ya!"

Thank you so much for your kind words, Maria <3.

So, so glad you wrote this review! I've seen other 5 star reviews and was hoping to read this but thank god I never will. This sounds like the opposite of anything I'd ever want to read. Seriously such a great review, sorry it sucked but hope your next read is better :)

Wow, wonderful review Melanie. I didn't read this book, but from what you said I just know that it would madden me. The hero seems like an abuser to me and I can't fathom how we're supposed to see him as a love interest! Thank you for the warning.

Great review! Sorry you didn't enjoy the book, I hope your next read will be better! :)

Helpful review, Melanie. I got this as an ARC and put it on hold because I wasn't feeling the vibe. This makes me feel a little better about that decision!

Rose wrote: "So, so glad you wrote this review! I've seen other 5 star reviews and was hoping to read this but thank god I never will. This sounds like the opposite of anything I'd ever want to read. Seriously ..."

Yeah, this book really upset me, but I never want to discourage anyone from reading something - maybe you'll like it more? Haha. But thank you so much for your kind words. You are so nice, Rose <3.

Alienor ✘ French Frowner ✘ (of badger and SNAKE) wrote: "Wow, wonderful review Melanie. I didn't read this book, but from what you said I just know that it would madden me. The hero seems like an abuser to me and I can't fathom how we're supposed to see ..."

I hate writing negative reviews for books I get ARCs of, so I had so much anxiety writing this, but your kind words make it so much better, Alienor. Thank you so very much. <3

Anna wrote: "Great review! Sorry you didn't enjoy the book, I hope your next read will be better! :)"

Thank you, Anna! I have a ASOIAF reread going on, so I have no doubts for my next book ;] haha. <3 xx

Nenia wrote: "Helpful review, Melanie. I got this as an ARC and put it on hold because I wasn't feeling the vibe. This makes me feel a little better about that decision!"

Thank you so much, Nenia. Your praise means so much to me! <3 xo

It's always hard writing a review for a book that didn't click with you but you did a great job!

Alexia Chantel wrote: "It's always hard writing a review for a book that didn't click with you but you did a great job!"

Awh, thank you so very much, Alexia! <3

Nice review. I don't think I would be able to follow this plot.

Chantal wrote: "Nice review. I don't think I would be able to follow this plot."

Thanks, Chantal! If you ever do decided to read it, I hope it brings you more happiness! <3 xo

Thanks for not glorifying an abusive relationship. I have to ask myself why people do this so frequently with books all the time so while I'm sad to see this book wasn't good, I'm glad to see that you can show others how this is wrong.

Good review, from a different point of view than mine

Oeps, that last post went wrong somehow. Just wanted to say, although I absolutely adored this book, I do love reading reviews with a different point of view. If I do a reread, I hope i'll remember your point and see how i feel about that and why it didn't (or will) bother me.

Marielle wrote: "Oeps, that last post went wrong somehow. Just wanted to say, although I absolutely adored this book, I do love reading reviews with a different point of view. If I do a reread, I hope i'll remember..."

These are my favorite comments, Marielle! I will always respect other people's opinions and be happy that they loved a book, even if I didn't! Thank you so much for your kind comment and words.<3 xo

Mary wrote: "Thanks for not glorifying an abusive relationship. I have to ask myself why people do this so frequently with books all the time so while I'm sad to see this book wasn't good, I'm glad to see that ..."

Thank you, Mary. I always try my best to read critically, because when I was younger I would completely miss unhealthy themes in books. I look back at some of my older reviews and I just cringe, haha! <3 xo

Thank you. You just saved me from ANOTHER book filled with abuse. I just DNFed one of this .

I just finished this book and the only abuse in it is child abuse. No one was raped and the heroine was granted freedom to leave later on in the book but she chose to stay. And the "fatten up" thing was not that serious, her friends were worried about her health after being starved for 6 days and were joking about her getting her curves back.

Valeen wrote: "I just finished this book and the only abuse in it is child abuse. No one was raped and the heroine was granted freedom to leave later on in the book but she chose to stay. And the "fatten up" thin..."

Your opinion is your opinion, and everyone reads and comprehends what they are reading differently.

If you actually took the time to read my review I said "this book has grey area consent that feels like rape culture." The sexual content throughout the journey in this book is VERY grey area consent. This is my opinion, and very problematic to me.

Also, look up Stockholm syndrome sometime.

Cat's problems with her body was very problematic to me, because books that talk like this are the reason so many girls are not comfortable in their own skin. Also, the body-shaming started in chapter one, way before the conclusion you are talking about.

This is my space, my opinion, and my review. Do not come into my space and tell me my feelings and review are not valid. I was very polite in this review, and I want everyone to be able to form their own opinions, but save your opinion for your review, don't undermine mine.

Stephanie wrote: "Great review.... I hope you like your next one better. :D"

Thank you so much, Stephanie <3.

Great review hun :)

Jessica's wrote: "Great review hun :)"

Thank you so much, love! <3 xx

Oh no thats depressing I cant stand controlling love interest. Its one of my biggest pet peeves and I got this book for review so I have to read it soon

Crazy4Books wrote: "Oh no thats depressing I cant stand controlling love interest. Its one of my biggest pet peeves and I got this book for review so I have to read it soon"

I hope you enjoy it much more than I did! <333

I know you hate negative reviews but this one is superb! Thanks for detailing it so well; I hate abusive male protags and lack of consent, they're so often romanticized and its extremely problematic. I look forward to more of your reviews!

Tas wrote: "I know you hate negative reviews but this one is superb! Thanks for detailing it so well; I hate abusive male protags and lack of consent, they're so often romanticized and its extremely problemati..."

Thank you so much for your kind words, Tas - You have no idea how much this comment means to me. <3 xo

Thanks for this review. I got through chapter 3 and could not get past the kidnapping. It is now on my DNF shelf.

Thelma wrote: "Thanks for this review. I got through chapter 3 and could not get past the kidnapping. It is now on my DNF shelf."

You are very welcome, Thelma. I'm sorry, and I hope your next read is amazing! <3 >^.^<

A big thank-you for the frank review. I don't like themes of kidnapping and dubious/non-consent, so even if this just got a recommendation from Nalini Singh, I probably wouldn't have liked it. Most of those 5-star reviews are misleading, IMO.

Khenta wrote: "A big thank-you for the frank review. I don't like themes of kidnapping and dubious/non-consent, so even if this just got a recommendation from Nalini Singh, I probably wouldn't have liked it. Most..."

This comment means so very much to me. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it. <3 :]

I really appreciate your review on a number things. First and foremost that you not only were honest about getting an ARC and you gave it an honest review! I have started to think that the line about ARC and honest aren't really. I really like how you layout what didn't work for you! So thanks for the great reviews.

Tonya wrote: "I really appreciate your review on a number things. First and foremost that you not only were honest about getting an ARC and you gave it an honest review! I have started to think that the line abo..."

Thank you so much, Tonya. Your words mean more to me than you'll ever know! I hope you have an amazing day! <3

Thank you for talking about consent in relation to this book! I think many readers can gloss over that sort of thing, but it shouldn't happen. Kudos for speaking out.

Hiba wrote: "Thank you for talking about consent in relation to this book! I think many readers can gloss over that sort of thing, but it shouldn't happen. Kudos for speaking out."

Thank you, Hiba. I am definitely in the minority with my feelings on this book, so your words mean so very much to me. <3

I want to make it clear that I am in no way a fan of Stockholm romances, but I do not agree with ur opinion about there is Stockholm syndrome, in the begining yes it was a little slow and i was not a fan of Griffin but from the beginning she was in conflict with her attraction to him. But remeber Griffin was sent to Cat by the Gods, they would not have sent her a murdering rapist aftr all she has been through, in ordr to over throw her mother's regime and be the Queen her people needs. Just saying...

Anzy wrote: "I want to make it clear that I am in no way a fan of Stockholm romances, but I do not agree with ur opinion about there is Stockholm syndrome, in the begining yes it was a little slow and i was not..."

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and I will always respect someone's opinion, even if I do not agree with it. This book, for me, was just too problematic and had too much grey area that made me, personally, feel uncomfortable. But I am happy you enjoyed it! >^.^<

I just finished the book and this review is everything I have to say about the book. It really annoyed me when they ended up together.

Anzy wrote: "But remeber Griffin was sent to Cat by the Gods, they would not have sent her a murdering rapist aftr all she has been through,"

Actually Greek Gods are known for their cruelty and playing games with humans and even demigods. Lots of the myths have the Gods raping people. There's even a version where the Gods make Achilles's mortal father rape his mother (nymph) just to stifle the power of her child so I actually wouldn't put it past them to send her a rapist. Cat may be protected by Poseidon and Hades in this book but it wouldn't surprise me if that pissed of some other god in a future book.

Fozia wrote: "I just finished the book and this review is everything I have to say about the book. It really annoyed me when they ended up together.

Anzy wrote: "But remeber Griffin was sent to Cat by the Gods..."

Just wanted to let you know that I completely agree with your review and I wish I would've read it but before I started this book... the whole kidnapping aspect really bothered me. And the fact that it felt like she had to keep reminding herself that she had been kidnapped in the first place? That's ridiculous.

As someone who's read and re-read the Kingkiller chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss diligently, it never once occured to me that it was a play on that name, because the story itself is as different as they come. Also, Though I was kind of annoyed by the kidnapping part, there was no dubious consent whatsoever, atleast in the sexual sense. Anytime Cat refused Griffin, he stopped. The romance was a huge part of the book, but the fantasy elements and the very interesting storyline was enough to make me restless for more immediately, as soon as the novel finished. I sat down to read this book at night and kept reading through most of it, until four in the morning and had to check out the release date for the next novel. You're entitled to your opinion but somehow I just cannot reconcile with it.