Iron Flame (The Empyrean #2) by Rebecca Yarros -- Restarting January 13th 2025

[Krystal]

Of course Courtney! And haha, yeah, I was reading and barely making a dent. No way I could have finished in two days.

[ellen]

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Date changed. Restarting April 3rd 2024. Happy Reading ☺

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[Krystal]

18% (view spoiler)[ all those deaths!!! That was really sad. She definitely had to be more careful now right this guy and his dragon around. I know she wants to do more but she needs to be careful. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[ Gosh Dain's dad is just as much of an asshole as him. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 10 (view spoiler)[ Dain's dad sent an assassin after Violet! What an asshole. Xaden finally made his way back after the assassination attempt. Good thing Violet can defend herself. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

Courtney wrote: "Chapter 5 [spoilers removed]"

Maybe even more!

[ellen]

Chp. 8 (view spoiler)[ With the arrival of the King’s third son, “Aaric” and Liam’s little sister, I am hoping this is going to foreshadow an allegiance and some revenge later on, especially against Dain and his father. The King obviously has no idea what’s going on. TREASON! (hide spoiler)]

[ellen]

Courtney wrote: "Chapter 10 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ That was a great fight scene! Having Nadine die was horrifying, but Violet sure as hell avenged her with that fight. (hide spoiler)]

[ellen]

Chp. 18-21: (view spoiler)[ I really hope that Rhi doesn't get murdered, especially since Violet is trying so hard to not tell her anything that would put her in jeopardy. But it seems that Rhi is very capable of figuring it out, since she started to piece together that many of the returned have been assassinated. Hopefully Rhi can be brought into the group as an ally since she seems so reliable and wants to be on the right side if she found out the truth. (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

My book will expire today and I won't be able to finish- of course I'm like 81 of 6 books.

[Krystal]

23% (view spoiler)[ Her almost burning out was scary!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

ellen wrote: "Chp. 18-21: [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I hope she's brought in as well, I hate that V has to hide so much from her (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Krystal wrote: "23% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Yes, it was. What kind of punishment was that? I hate the new teacher 😒 (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 21 (view spoiler)[ We learned quite a bit in this chapter. First her mom is the one who put those marks on Xaden's back according to Dain. We know he cant be trusted though, then again either can Xaden. We also find out that Rhi is way to smart for her own good. She is already figuring it out. That scares me, I really hope Violet tells her before she ends up dead for figuring it out on her own. Lastly we learn that Aaric knows about the wyvern. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

ellen wrote: "Chp. 18-21: [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ They really need to. Rhi is to smart, and is already figuring it out., and instead of running she is asking Violet actually begging her to let her in. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 25 (view spoiler)[ They revived Jack! Why out of al people would they revive him? This has to be Varrish's doing. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 26 (view spoiler)[ Great so Jack is back and Xaden is in danger of dying after the attack. (hide spoiler)]

[ellen]

Chp. 36 (view spoiler)[ YES! I was waiting for the moment that Varrish was killed. No mercy for that one. Also, General Sorrengail knew! It'll be interesting when she finds out that Brennan is still alive. Liam comforting Violet was a touching moment and I was just as shocked about Bohdi's signet. Very useful indeed to counter signets. Can't remember if his was highly classified as well. Anyone remember? (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 29 (view spoiler)[ Violet just told Rhi, Ridoc, and Sawyer what the dagger was for. Now will they believe her? (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 35 (view spoiler)[ Dain saved Violet! I was not expecting that, and I really hope he killed Varrish. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 38 (view spoiler)[ Mira is there! She also just discovered that Brennan is still alive. I cant blame her for punching him though he did let them think he was dead for 6 years. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

ellen wrote: "Chp. 36 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Definitely was not expecting that from Bohdi. I dont recall it being classified though. I think I remember Xaden not wanting to tell Violet what Bohdi did though in the first book. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 40 (view spoiler)[ Of course Xaden is there! At least the three siblings seem to be getting along. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 42 (view spoiler)[ I dont think leaving Tecarus alive is a good idea. Violet barly survived his "test". (hide spoiler)]

[ellen]

Courtney wrote: "Chapter 42 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I'm surprised they didn't go into more detail as to HOW they are capturing venin and starving them. The fact that Tecarus didn't get beat up by Xaden or the others is also surprising since they have been beating down and killing anyone which puts Violet at risk of harm. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 52 (view spoiler)[ She just told Xaden they need the 6 most powerful dragons to raise the wards. So I'm sure they will be up soon, but will it be worth it if they are making half the people powerless? (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 55 (view spoiler)[ Xaden has a second signet! I wish we would have gotten answers, and hopefully they answer that after they defeat the wyvern heading towards them. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 56 (view spoiler)[ Xaden's second signet is the ability to read intentions, and Saegal knew, but before Tarin and Violet could say anything, the wyvern approached. The wards hold, though. However, Melgren wants to meet with them. What they hell does he want? (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 59 (view spoiler)[ I knew Jack Barlow couldnt be trusted! (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 64 (view spoiler)[ I was not expecting their mom to give up all her power to get the wards back up. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Oh shit! Xaden is a Venin?! This cant be good. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

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Date changed. Restarting November 1st 2024. Happy Reading ☺

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[Yolbooks]

Starting today had to get the ebook....

[Shae]

Yes I’ve got this on my kindle ready to start today :)

[Sarah A]

I hope you both are ok if I join in on the buddy read of this one. I am almost done with fourth wing.

[Shae]

chapter 4 (view spoiler)[ Aetos is sooo annoying- the Dad and Dain. I really dislike them and hate how he said Violet was a disappointment. I am hoping they can pull off this lie and Dain doesn't get a hold of Violet's memory. (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

Sarah A wrote: "I hope you both are ok if I join in on the buddy read of this one. I am almost done with fourth wing."

yes of course!

[Shae]

chapter 8(view spoiler)[ so Sloane is in fourth wing and she hates Violet as she blames her for Liam's death. And I can't believe that dragon just wiping out so many people and nearly getting Violet- thank god for Tairn's warning. (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

chapter 21 (view spoiler)[ wow so I don't know if I believe Dain or not, did he just say I will miss you because she chose Xaden and not him... Also I cannot believe that Violet's Mum was the one who did the whipping to Xaden. (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

Chapter 29 (view spoiler)[ I love how Violet schooled Varrish on the legislation 🤪 and Kaori really stuck up for Violet in this situation, so glad she didn’t get punished for riding without leave.
I love how Rhiannon just used her signet to get the dagger and finally Violet has told them about the venin (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

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Date changed. Restarting January 13th 2025. Happy Reading ☺

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[Jenn]

Chapter 1: (view spoiler)[ i love how this pretty much just starts right off. Violet is still trying to adjust to having brennan around and also that xaden withheld a lot of truths from her. This is my first time rereading it since it came out and im excited to pick up on things ive missed (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

Jenn wrote: "Chapter 1: [spoilers removed]"

Im in the same boat! Also my first reread (view spoiler)[Im super annoyed with Violet though for being so mad at Xaden for not telling her everything. Things would have been so much worse if he had, so I am 100% on his side with this. I also really appreciate the scenes with Brennan so much more. I feel like I hardly remember him from the read through. I really feel like I've forgotten a lot of this book so im excited for this read (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah A]

@Brianna Me too. This is my first reread of IF.

(view spoiler)[ I have to agree with you about Violet. She kinda drives me crazy in the beginning of this book with the way she treats Xaden. I also don't remember IF as well as I did FW, so I hope I pick up things that I missed the first time. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah A]

chapter 10:
(view spoiler)[ "Secrets die with the people who keep them." His eyes are light brown but rimmed in red as though he's on some kind of drug.

So is Dain's father bringing venin into the college to kill everyone who was at Athebyne? I know Jack had red rimmed eyes in FW when fighting Violet and now this guy does. So is he working with Venin? so many questions.... (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Brianna wrote: "Jenn wrote: "Chapter 1: [spoilers removed]"

Im in the same boat! Also my first reread [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I agree with you. While I get the initial hurt from her, I really want her to see it from Xaden's side. There was so much he COULDN'T tell her because it risked everything. and yet she's just pouting at this point. And we all know, she wouldn't have hid anything from Dain in that first book (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

Sarah A wrote: "chapter 10:

Ooooh Interesting. I wonder if at the end (view spoiler)[Xadens eyes are red rimmed? (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

Jenn wrote: "Brianna wrote: "Jenn wrote: "Chapter 1: [spoilers removed]"

Im in the same boat! Also my first reread [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yes! not saying she shouldnt feel hurt but she needs to have some compassion. He was not in an easy position and I really think he did the right thing not telling her. Though He probably should have told her before the griffins got there in FW lol. At least about them, but I also feel like he was planning on telling her but they arrived early (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah A]

So I have a theory, as I really do not remember this book but what if (view spoiler)[ Major Varrish is the sage that attacked them at Resson? because chapter 13 is when Violet first punishment is say "like he knows, Like he was there at Resson, watching me hurl bolts after bolts at the wyvern." (hide spoiler)] It's just a thought.

[Jenn]

Chapter 10: (view spoiler)[ I love that Xaden wrote her a letter. He is really trying. But poor Nadine. I still can't believe Dain's father is just over here sending assassin's - kid assassin's mind you - to take out Violet. He's such a piece of shit. And Dain is just freaking clueless about everything. (hide spoiler)]