I have to preface this by saying that I went into this book with a bit of skepticism. It wasn't because I doubted the writing ability of Amelia Hutchins but because I've already been so emotionally invested in her Fae and Monsters series that I had a hard time imagining anything but those worlds from her. And, as those who follow her know, she wrote this book in just thirteen days. Thirteen days! No matter how much you love an author, you have to wonder how good the story is going to be when it's put together that quickly.
Well, never have I been so happy to have someone slap me upside the head and prove me wrong. Flames of Chaos is without a doubt her best book yet. Do I feel like I just totally betrayed my beloved Lena and Lucian by saying that? Yep, I sure do, but it's the truth. This book is absolutely epic! The strength of the new characters and their chemistry punches you in the face right away . The push and pull between them is super hot and you know immediately that there is going to be some great battles. The action is super fast paced. There are no lulls and no filler chapters, every chapter and every word is important to the story. There are no "now might be a good time for a coffee refill" moments. You won't want to put it down.
Aria is our new alpha female and she's a force to be reckoned with. She is deeply devoted to her sisters and the Hecate legacy and wants nothing to do with Knox who seems to have walked in and taken over everything. You get a sense of her power and the strength of her magic from the start which already sets her apart but then she goes through her transition and you realize you haven't seen anything yet! I don't want to give anything away so I'll just say this, Aria is freaking amazing. She's strong, she's incredibly smart, she's hilarious and she doesn't give up for anything. And if she gives in, it's because she wants something, not because something is being taken from her.
Knox. *sigh* I hate him. I love him. He has some serious deep seeded issues and a hate for the Hecate witches that runs very, very deep. And he's horrible to Aria. I mean, I was furious with the cruelty of his words at some points. There was no way I was ever going to grow to love this man, ever. And then we find out more about his past and all that he's lost and my heart broke for him. I began to understand his anger and I just wanted him to stop hurting. The conflict he was dealing with throughout the book was so believable. You could feel it yourself. Everything he'd become was wrapped up in hating the Hecate witches and exacting his revenge and then Aria appears and awakens something in him that leaves him feeling like he's betraying those most important to him. He's so beautifully broken and conflicted.
There is absolutely nothing I can criticize in this book. The battle between these two is fire. The banter is hilarious, in true Amelia Hutchins fashion, and the hot scenes are off the charts. There's so much more I could say but I'd start wading into spoiler territory and I don't want to cheat anyone out of experiencing this story firsthand. I've always said that Amelia's greatest ability is the way in which she creates these unbelievable worlds for us to get lost in and she's so done it again. This was just the first book and you can already feel the potential of all the stories that are yet to come. I know a lot of fans have been worried about us coming to the end of Amelia's other series but after reading FoC, I know we have nothing to fear. She's got us covered with the Legacy of the Nine Realms. 100%
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This is true Enemies-Lovers, Dark Romance
I'm addicted! Then again that's what Amelia does best. This is a true enemies-to-lovers, dark romance novel, so if you're expecting the MC's to fall in love quickly then you'll be disappointed. This book is definitely only for people 18 years or older because the spice level is off the charts.I can't stress enough to READ THE AUTHORS WARNING!!! She practically draws you a detailed picture of the characters and she warns you that you won't immediately fall in love with the characters. This is truly a journey of how two people that hate each other, can find redemption in their love for each other.With that said let me start with a list of the things I like to find in a book with the enemies-to-lovers/dark romance trope and whether this book has it or not:Strong female lead?Yes. 100%. Aria Hecate quickly became one of my favorite characters. She is independent, sassy and, snarky. She doesn't bow down to Knox (except in the spicy scenes). I loved the banter back and forth between her and Knox, her and Greer, and even the banter with Brander and her sister's. You might find her at times to be naive and think why the hell is she doing that, but just remember she's only twenty-five with no sexual experience, except what she had with Knox.Strong male lead with alpha-asshole tendencies?Yes, again. Knox Karnavious is the epitome of an alpha-asshole. Bossy and domineering. His treatment of Aria at times will blow your mind. If you think you're going to instantly fall in love with his character, think again, to be honest, you're probably going to think this man has zero redeeming qualities whatsoever. You're going to wonder what Aria sees in him and to that, I'll just say to keep reading.Spice ranking 1-5 🌶:1-5? Girl!!!! The spice in this book is off the charts but very well written. For two people who hate each other Aria and Knox have amazing chemistry.Sarcasm/Humor/Banter:Yes, yes, and yes. One of my favorite things is the banter between Aria and Greer where he calls her a peasant and she calls him a meat suit. Calling Lacy a basic bitch after explaining what they would need for the ritual and where to find it but Lacy deserved it after she made Aria choke on a snake. When she punches Lore in the throat. When she left Knox speechless after walking out after they had sex, telling him to call it a f*ck and duck. Just to name but a few.Dark subject matter:Hell yes! Amelia does not shy away from any darkness she dives headfirst into it. The thing I loved most about this book is no matter how much abuse they put Aria through, she bounces back up and gives as good as she gets.Enemies-to-Lovers:Like I said this is a true enemies-to-lovers. Knox hates Aria for the fact that she's a Hecate witch. He wants to kill everyone who is born to the Hecate line and if you keep reading you'll probably agree he has good reason to. Does Aria deserve this? No. Aria hates Knox for the way he treats her. Does this get resolved by the end of the book? No, so if you're expecting them to fall in love in the middle of the book then I'm sorry to tell you that is not happening anytime soon. Keep in mind this is a series, the hate aspect of Aria and Knox's relationship probably won't be solved for a couple of books yet.Mystery/Intrigue:Amelia again keeps you guessing. First, it's what really happened to Amara, which you'll discover at, the end of the book, and then it's what type of creature Aria houses, finally what is Aria planning/plotting for this war that Knox has planned against the witches and if you think you'll have an answer by the end of this book. Then I'm sorry to inform you that won't happen. Again this is a series, if I'm not mistaken Amelia announced a 7 book series, but like she says there is always room for more chaos.If none of the things I listed bothers you but some of it may intrigue you and makes you want to read this book? Then buckle up cupcake, cause this is an emotional ride and you might want to keep your therapists number on speed dial!
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