Flamethroat (Fire Mage, #2) by Kate Bloomfield

Flamethroat (Fire Mage, #2) Reviews

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  Melanie Adkins

  Avalon has returned to her hometown looking for her family. She is very concerned about them because of her sister's inability to flame as a Fire Mage should. Avalon never expects to find what she and Jack run into. The town has been ravaged by The Realm. They are taking families who are hiding humans. With some secreted coins her mother hid in the house, Avalon and her friend Jack decide to head to The Realm HQ and find her family. Along the way, they will run into many more situations The Realm has caused. They will be tested by many obstacles. The question is, can they find her family alive and well AND remain friends? Hard work and a deep faith in each other keep them going. Avalon's personal feelings are tested deeply when a beauty seems to beguile Jack. He seems to be a totally different man with her, disregarding Avalon altogether. Jack's heart and feelings are tested when he comes face to face with his long lost father. It requires strength neither thought they had to make it through it all and save her family. It also might be the beginning of another chapter for them.
  
  OMG! What can I say! This second book in the trilogy takes off on wings and never sets you back down until the end. Even the end leaves you panting for the next installment of this series. The story is fantastic! Filled with action, passion and heart. The characters are more defined in this second book so that if you didn't already love them (and I did) you will now. You can't help but get caught up in this book. It feels as though you have to yell at the characters at times because you are certain they don't see what's coming. *grin* I recommend this book, this series and this author! You will not be disappointed. It has a touch of The Wizard of Oz, Cinderella and the best action movies. Get yours today!
  
  I found no issues.
  
  I gave this one 5 out of 5 books because it was a whirlwind from beginning to end and I loved it!
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  Amanda

  This is the second book that I have read by Kate Bloomfield. I found the first book in the Fire Mage Trilogy (Frost Arch) to be entertaining and fast paced. I greatly enjoyed it and was excited for the next in the series. Flamethroat did not disappoint.
  
  I found the story to be just as engaging as the first. The plot, while different, follows the same pattern as the first book. There is mystery, conflict, emotional turmoil, and action. The plot kept me engaged and I wanted to see what happened next.
  Where I found the story lacking was with the characters. You do get to see more of Jack. I thought the first book lacked character depth on Jack. This book shows you more of his past and answers some questions. However, Avalon doesn't seem to grow at all and Jack comes across as a very passive character in certain situations. He's a very conflicting character who I want to yell at one moment and then become a sappy romantic over the next.
  
  My biggest issue and where this book really took a dive (and lost a few stars) was with Avalon herself. She is selfish, dishonest, abrasive, and walks all over Jack. I can't connect to her and that makes the book hard to read. Even her "softer" moments are really her way of being selfish in this book. In my opinion, she uses Jack and keeps him at arms length because he is a "distraction", but keeps him with her because he comes in handy when she finds trouble (which she can't help but rush into).
  
  Overall, I recommend this book. It is a good read with a decent plot line that will keep you engaged. Be prepared to hate the main character (or at least, become very very annoyed by her), but if you can stick with it, you'll get a good fantasy read.
  
  This review was originally posted on
  http://fantasylandbooks.blogspot.com.
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  Sofia Voltin

  The second book of The Fire Mage Trilogy, I thought Flamethroat was an easy, pretty fun read. I enjoy mage stories and like the way Kate Bloomfield presents magic and how it works in her series - the way a character's magic reflects their personalities. I enjoy the characters, but they don't feel all that 3 dimensional. They rarely make mistakes or need to face consequences of their choices. Sometimes I felt like the story shied away from conflict. Rather black & white story - the good people are always good, the bad, always bad. However the author may have set up the story for more challenging conflicts and tests of character in the third book.
  
  That said, I thought the first book of the trilogy was a bit more engaging, and this second book feels like it is acting as a transition between the first and third. I wonder if this trilogy began as a single book.
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  Jennifer

  "Flamethroat" is a dream sequel to Bloomfield's "Frost Arch". Where the first book was a thoroughly engrossing coming-of-age tale, Avalon and Jack come into their own in this new adventure. The author keeps the pace tight and enjoyable, throwing in a new ensemble cast of characters that fill in the gaps perfectly. Once again I was drawn into the world of Mages and trying to unravel more of the mystery of their origins. "Flamethroat" is largely a getting there story, not only in the journey of our main characters but also the trouble brewing in the background of this futuristic society. Can't wait to read the final chapter of this trilogy.
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  Jenelle Compton

  So this book is a sequel. I read the first in the series a month or so ago. I really liked the first book, I thought it was quirky. A powerful mage, in a mage world and she's running around heating baths and other grunt work. It was interesting to me.
  
  But this book. I don't know how I feel about the racist stuff. Was that there in the first book and I just didn't notice? I think it was there, but it didn't weigh so heavily on the plot. It left a bad taste in my mouth. I'm not sure how I feel about the way the story has went. I'll finish up the series either way.
  
  
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  Kasey

  This book is almost better than the first. The only thing that would have made it better was Avalon not being so mopey about Helena. I just felt that she was selfish when at the end she was refusing to see Helena. It really felt like Flamethroat wasn't ready to end or maybe should have ended it a bit earlier. Either way I would recommend it but I'm hoping the third one will tie everything together.
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  Alisha

  Was not as good as the first in the series, so hopefully it picks back up. Still worth reading.
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  Lizzie

  After Avalon’s eventful time in Frost Arch she wants to get home and be with her family. Her, Jack, and Hawthorne finally make it back to Mortlock only to find Avalon’s family’s home trashed, burnt, and empty. Jack finds a note on the letterbox from the Realm of Mages saying treating humans as equals is illegal, and anyone doing so will be arrested. Avalon’s sister Helena is a human and Avalon knows now that her family was taken by the Realm of Mages. She is determined to find her family and especially her sister to protect her. Jack of course does not want her to go alone and is adamant in accompanying her. They have to travel to Concord City, which is quite a far journey. The trio embarks on a long mission, which they encounter many different types of people and things they never thought they would see. The mission takes different twists and turns, taking Avalon and her friends on an adventure they never thought they would go through.
  Avalon I thought would be much more confident in this book after her realizations and adventure in the last book. Unfortunately she reverts back to the timid person, who wants to get things done, but acts like she is too fragile to do those things. This was very frustrating while reading this book. The story stayed very fluid and eventful. This book wasn’t as rushed and fragmented as the first. There were a lot of different events but they were more fluid and made a lot more sense. This story ended with fewer questions, it ended the issues that were brought on in this story, except what was needed to continue the trilogy, but my loose ends from the first book are still out there, and I’m hoping they will get answered in the final book.
  
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  Samantha

  Avalon redding whatever have you gotten yourself into this time?! Avalon, Jack, and Hawthorne go back to her home only to discover her parents and sister Helena missing. A note is taped to her parents door saying that any mages noted hiding humans will be charged at the realm of mages. The trio heads into Concord City to get Avalon's family back. Along the way they meet up with different plot twists and turns, keeping the reader flipping pages to find out what's next. This book again was really well written and I can't wait for the final installment.
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  Huong

  While I run in utter despair at the sight of any vampire book, I am pretty forgiving to magicians. It's prob the one sci fi genre that makes me squee.
  
  Avalon is still a rather irritating heroine, but I so enjoyed the world building that I can't say I disliked the overall book. Jack and Hawthorne are great side characters.
  
  Looking forward to the 3rd book!
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  Keith Hughes

  I could not believe it when I looked at my progress this afternoon and I was 80% done, and I just bought it about 36 hours ago! I sailed through this story and enjoyed it very much. This is a series I will be continuing with.
  
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  Jane Love

  Avalon, Jack and Hawthorn return to Avalon's home town to find that the realm have taken her sister Helena (human) and erased all her memories and sold her into slavery, will Avalon find her parents and sister and live happily ever after.
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  Ivanna

  petualangannya seruu :d
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  Craig Parkinson

  great follow on from book one, getting to know more about the characters on their quest. look forward to the next one
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  Toni ~married to a hunk~

  This was still very good. I liked what happened and am interested to see where the story goes.
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  Tooba

  I liked it.... gud way to spend time... gud for teens.... i dont think adults will find it that interesting..
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  Sherbie

  So much better than its prequel. And I love that cover. <3
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  Julie

  Wow great book one of my favorites
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  Glow

  I love the first book, but this one is much greater and definitely can't wait for the third one. I did wanted a bit more of hell Avalon on but still are pretty happy with the results.
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  Freps

  Very well wirtten. This book has a great storyline although I admit it did not amaze me like the first....
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  Abbie

  I feel as if my feelings were sent on an emotional roller coaster but a wonderful addition to the first book!