{"id":67238,"date":"2022-11-15T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T14:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=67238"},"modified":"2025-08-28T09:44:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:44:13","slug":"release-arc-review-a-light-in-the-flame-flesh-and-fire-2-by-jennifer-l-armentrout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=67238","title":{"rendered":"Release & ARC Review: A Light in the Flame (Flesh and Fire, #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout"},"content":{"rendered":"

The only one who can save Sera now is the one she spent her life\u00a0planning to kill.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

A Light in the Flame, the much-anticipated second installment of the captivating Flesh and Fire series from #1 New York Times bestselling\u00a0author Jennifer L. Armentrout, is now available!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Blurb<\/b><\/h4>\n

The only one who can save Sera now is the one she spent her life planning to kill.<\/b><\/p>\n

The truth about Sera\u2019s plan is out, shattering the fragile trust forged between her and Nyktos. Surrounded by those distrustful of her, all Sera has is her duty. She will do anything to end Kolis, the false King of Gods, and his tyrannical rule of Iliseeum, thus stopping the threat he poses to the mortal realm.<\/p>\n

Nyktos has a plan, though, and as they work together, the last thing they need is the undeniable, scorching passion that continues to ignite between them. Sera cannot afford to fall for the tortured Primal, not when a life no longer bound to a destiny she never wanted is more attainable than ever. But memories of their shared pleasure and unrivaled desire are a siren\u2019s call impossible to resist.<\/div>\n
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And as Sera begins to realize that she wants to be more than a Consort in name only, the danger surrounding them intensifies. The attacks on the Shadowlands are increasing, and when Kolis summons them to Court, a whole new risk becomes apparent. The Primal power of Life is growing inside her, pushing her closer to the end of her Culling. And without Nyktos\u2019s love\u2014an emotion he\u2019s incapable of feeling\u2014she won\u2019t survive her Ascension. That is if she even makes it to her Ascension and Kolis doesn\u2019t get to her first. Because time is running out. For both her and the realms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Add to Goodreads<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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Review<\/b><\/h4>\n

5 awe-filled stars<\/b><\/p>\n

Wow. After multiple nights of reading into the wee hours of the morning, I finished this marathon of a read three days ago and I\u2019m still gobsmacked by it all. Dramatic, emotional, fun, sexy, romantic, playful, action-packed and intriguing, it\u2019s an intense read in a fabulously developed fantasy world, and I loved it!<\/p>\n

This is the second book in the Flesh and Fire<\/i> series. This series is a spin-off from the Blood and Ash<\/i> series, and is a prequel of sorts. You don\u2019t have to have read Blood and Ash<\/i> to enjoy this one, however the two series are set in the same world and are very closely intertwined (even though they are set centuries apart), so you\u2019ll definitely get more out of them if you read them both. Be aware that the book order does intermingle a bit, so check out our suggested reading order<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This book begins right where the last one left off, with world-shifting reveals changing everything sor Sera and Nyktos. Sera is adjusting to her truths about herself, the life that she will be living in the Shadowlands, and the part that she has to play in an ancient prophecy. She is also coming to realise that she may have the opportunity to live a life that she never thought she would. She is feeling free for the very first time, and she absolutely blossoms.<\/p>\n

For the first time in my life, I felt like I was more than a destiny I\u2019d never agreed to. More than the embers I carried within me.
\nI felt like\u2026<\/i>more.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But she\u2019s got another battle on her hands – earning back the trust of Nyktos and his inner circle after her plans to betray him were revealed. Nobody believes she means any harm to the powerful Primal, but there is still a lot of relationship rebuilding to do, especially with Nyktos himself.<\/p>\n

The shifting dynamic between Sera and Nyktos is a huge part of this story, and JLA writes feisty, chemistry-filled interplay so brilliantly. From arguing to playful banter, heart-filled conversations, flirting, teasing and lusty swordplay (yes, really), I was feeling it all, and the sexual tension steadily builds through all of it, forming the basis for a fabulously passion-filled love story.<\/p>\n

\u201cFuck,\u201d Nyktos growled, his breath hot against my cheek. \u201cYou will be the death of me.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sera and Nyktos are figuring out their relationship and what they mean to each other, and they\u2019re doing it in all the ways. It\u2019s fun and full of chemistry, with a wonderful sense of anticipation. JLA has us hanging on every little moment, desperate for a look<\/i>, a clenched jaw, a half-grin, an eyebrow raise, or a brush of the hand, and I revelled in every bit of it!<\/p>\n

\u201cI can sense your need. Feel it. Taste it. You\u2019re drowning in it.\u201d His eyes slammed shut. \u201cI\u2019m fucking drowning in it.\u201d
\nA sharp dart of desire sliced through me. \u201cThen drown with me.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

All of that build-up is worth it when the sexy time comes, because there is so<\/i> much between these two. The sex is just a reflection of the tumultuous chemistry and depth of feelings between them, and it\u2019s all so freaking intense!<\/p>\n

He felt\u2026gods, my head fell back. He felt like we were made for each other.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But there\u2019s still so much to their relationship that has to be resolved, and it’s a beautifully emotional journey as they do that. I loved Sera’s strength, courage and sass, and her determination to embrace her new life and all that she’s feeling. And we learn so much more about Nyktos in this book, and every little thing just made me love him more! He’s a total badass of course, but he\u2019s a tortured soul and has his vulnerabilities, and Sera coming into his life has him feeling things he’s never experienced before. I loved watching him experience the wonder of it all, and loved how he accepts her and all of the changes that she brings into his world.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I feel is the closest thing to peace I\u2019ve ever experienced.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

While that\u2019s going on, things are developing in the world of Primals and Gods. There\u2019s a lot that goes on in this book and the complexity of the worlds, and how cleverly the storylines between the two series are woven together, blows my mind. JLA must have one massive plotting board in her house to keep everything straight and track the story. The intricacies of it all are so well developed.<\/p>\n

With Sera\u2019s arrival bringing such big changes, the situation is tense, and there\u2019s a lot of fantastic action. The battles are intense and exciting, and I could see the fight scenes play out like a movie in front of me as I read. Some of them are pure entertainment, others had me on the edge of my seat.<\/p>\n

The rest of the Shadowlands crew play a big part. I loved getting to know these fabulous characters even more, and there are several characters in particular who just shine, and the friendly snark and teasing is so freaking entertaining as they grow closer.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you feeling unwell?\u201d Rhain blurted out.
\n\u201cI feel quite fine,\u201d I told him. \u201cAnd I know why everyone keeps asking me that.\u201d
\n\u201cKeeps?\u201d Nyktos questioned.
\n\u201cOrphine asked if I was fine about two dozen times,\u201d I said, exaggerating.
\n\u201cProbably because you\u2019re being\u2026\u201d Rhain frowned. \u201cPolite.\u201d
\nMy expression mirrored his. \u201cI don\u2019t know why that would make anyone think I\u2019m unwell.\u201d
\n\u201cHave you met yourself?\u201d Rhain countered. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There are so many people to love, so many people to hate, and everything in between. I loved being wrapped up in in this world and I didn\u2019t want to leave. And then JLA drops a cliffhanger that left me reeling in more ways than one! The emotional punches in those final chapters had my heart pounding, and I am desperate to continue the story.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would have loved you if I could have. There would\u2019ve been no stopping me.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This is such a fantastic read. I laughed, I cried, I gasped and swooned, and I cherished all of it, reading several parts of the story multiple times just to take it all in.<\/p>\n

This world is an all-time fave, if you haven\u2019t started these books now, you are missing out. I cannot get enough, and I absolutely loved this one!<\/p>\n

5 fantastic stars!<\/p>\n

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Flesh and Fire<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Flesh and Fire series is a prequel\/spin-off from the Blood and Ash<\/a> series, and the two stories are interconnected.\u00a0 Find suggested reading order here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A Shadow in the Ember (#1)<\/strong>
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A Light in the Flame (#2)<\/strong>
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A Fire in the Flesh (#3)<\/strong>
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Visions of Flesh and Blood: A Blood and Ash \/ Flesh and Fire Compendium Novel (#3.5)
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Born of Blood & Ash (#4)<\/strong>
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Find Blood and Ash \/ Flesh and Fire reading order here<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

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About the Author<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"#1 New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. All the rumors you\u2019ve heard about her state aren\u2019t true.\u00a0 When she\u2019s not hard at work writing. She spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Border Jack Apollo. In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications. Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right\u00a0alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can.<\/p>\n

Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories\u2026.which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer\u00a0writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney\/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor\u2019s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014\/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON\u2019T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was a Amazon Editor\u2019s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is\u00a0published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.<\/p>\n

She is the owner of ApollyCon and The Origin Event, the successful annual events that features over a hundred bestselling authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult\u00a0Fiction, panels, parties, and more.<\/p>\n

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Stay up to date with Jennifer by joining her\u00a0mailing list<\/a>\u00a0today<\/strong><\/p>\n

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