Review: Sapphire Flames

Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Catalina is stepping into big shoes as her sister, Nevada is no longer the leader of House Baylor. Catalina is young, with few allies and a steel core of ethics. Ethics such as staying loyal to friends and defending them at all costs. This new arc of the Hidden Legacy series starts out with a shots fired. There are multiple plots going on at the same time which keeps a reader engaged. The seductive writing of Ilona Andrews will keep a reader up late into the night and into the early dawn flipping page after page. This book is a must read.

When it comes to character growth, development and journey, Ilona Andrews excels. Catalina is starting to grow into her powers and learning the political dance. Catalina is the mild quiet sister with a deadly ability. One that a lessor person would have taken advantage of to get everything she ever wanted. Watching Catalina experience set backs and trying to grow her abilities is a treat. Even more fun is the complicated mating dance she engages with Alessandro. Alessandro is not he playboy his instagram account portrays. There is a hidden agenda for him and his existence. In this first book featuring the new love interest couple - Catalina and Alessandro, there are several secrets hinted throughout the book.

This book does call into question the grand conspiracy and its real emperor. It makes a reader question if they were right after reading the end of Nevada's trilogy arc. Could there be a sting within the conspiracy? Could it be that Nevada's paternal grandmother is not all that she seems?

Conspiracies aside, the action in this book is captivating. The fight scenes both physical and metaphysical are vivid and heart pounding. Ilona Andrews paints a vivid picture including well described scents. It is truly a feast for a reader's senses.

This beautifully written novel is highly recommended to paranormal lovers who enjoy intrigue, complicated love and rooting for the underdog.


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