This book picks up right from the events in book one, and I must say, I loved being back in this world.

I just love Jack and Adaira, but I think I may love Torin and Sidra even more. You get to see even more of their developing relationships in this story, along with more challenges to test them.

We join Adaira in the West getting acquainted with her life and connections there, whilst Jack stayed behind in the East. We also have Torin and Sidra dealing with a blight on the land which caused a death of a local boy, and they are trying to figure out the cause.

Throughly enjoyable conclusion to this duology!

This book is out tomorrow and I can't wait for you all to read it. Thank you to NetGalley for the early review copy of this book!

After the revelations of the first part of the Elements of Cadence series, the second instalment starts quite slowly. Adaira tries to adapt to her new life, while Torin reluctantly takes over her old responsibilities. In the absence of his wife, Jack spends more time with his mother and sister. Soon, the family bliss is interrupted as a mysterious disease attacks the orchard trees, and then the people...

A Fire Endless is a perfect sequel to A River Enchanted. It gives the reader a deeper insight into the history of Cadence, the West of the Island and the spirit world. Obviously, the West is not how the Tamerlaines painted it. It might be more military and harsh, but that is caused by severe weather conditions. The magic is easily accessible there, but that means that the moody spirits' influence is more prominent. It was interesting to learn more about the Breccans, especially through their own narrative. I also loved that we had more of Torin and his family in this book. It gave more interest to the plot than simply relating the whole story through Jack and Adaira.

To sum up, I enjoyed this great fantasy novel and would recommend it.

5.0/5.0

Thank you to Netgalley, publisher Harper Collins and author Rebecca Ross for gifting me this arc.

This duology is the comforting hot drink after a long day at work.

Again the atmosphere of this book had me fully transported to the mysterious and magical island of Cadence. Scottish folklore was beautifully fleshed out with empathetic but ruthless characters.

The grip this series had on me can only be akin to Jack’s hold over the spirits when playing his harp.

Thank you NetGalley for sending me a digital arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

If you are looking for a cosy winter read to whisk you to an island divided with a complicated history, where the winds whisper, magic lingers and music holds the power to tame or anger the elemental spirits then immediately purchase both halves of this duology.

There is a gentleness and lightness of touch to the characters, the world building and the writing style which I am completely in love with. The first book is set in the East and the second in the West and the story was beautifully balanced between the two halves. The tone was consistent even as we explored the harsher, more violent aspects of life in the West which brilliantly added depth and history to several characters. Jack, Adaira, Torin and Sidra each play a significant part which is so refreshing when often couples are written either as almost one individual or with one taking precedence over the other. Again, I felt this was perfectly balanced throughout. I never tired of a perspective and I loved that we got to spend time with them as individuals in new contexts with new responsibilities and fears. It all came together beautifully and this duology holds a special place in my heart with it’s lyrical, enchanting warmth.

Thank you to Netgalley for an early copy of this book! I couldn't wait after finishing A River Enchanted for the sequel!

I really enjoyed this book, and the journey with the characters on finding more about their home and their history. It was fun learning more about the Breccans after only seeing one side of them in the first book. And the relationship between both Torin and Sidra and Jack and Adaira was so warm and engaging. I loved them!

Overall, a really satisfying conclusion to the duology! The pacing felt a little off at times and I did figure out the twist before the main characters which I'm very proud of!

Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a series to binge over Christmas.

This was the perfect second installment in this world. If you loved book 1 you will get swept away into book 2 so easily. Ross is an expert at duologies and this book does not disappoint. Due to book one, I felt like this book was easier to read, as I knew the back stories and loved most of the characters. I loved every moment and am so pleased I have the Illumicrate edition coming soon to match the beautiful first edition. I have recommended Ross and her works for a long time and I am so glad I can continue with this series as well.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Returning to the Isle of Cadence was so wonderful. All the things I enjoyed in A River Enchanted were present again in A Fire Endless: the whimsical, sweeping magical feel of the island; the rich folklore-inspired setting; the characters - although our main pair were separated for most of the story - that feel so familiar.

Even though some parts of this book made me feel quite sad at times, I was left feeling satisfied with the way things were wrapped up. The prose was just as gorgeous and poetic as book one and I hugely recommend this duology to anyone who loves a fantasy steeped in folklore.

“𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳—𝘸𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘳—𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘵, 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭. 𝘞𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘭.”

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It can always be a bit nerve-wracking when the second half of a duology releases, especially when you loved the first half so much, but this second book was everything.

Rebecca Ross went above and beyond what I was expecting from this book. The storyline was enchanting and wholly entrancing, I was completely hooked and revelled in each twist, turn and revelation throughout. I particularly love that we get to see so much more of Torin in this book, as well as of the the West. Oh and I can’t forget that you also (slight spoiler) get to see within the spirit realm that runs alongside Cadence.

This book was utterly brilliant and a more than perfect ending for the isle of Cadence. It’s the kind of series that would make the perfect TV series to inhale!

Thank you to Harper Voyager and Rebecca Ross for the gifted copy of A Fire Endless, and to Insta Book Tours for my space on the tour!

𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲.

A perfect conclusion to this atmospheric fairytale

The spirits above are suffering underneath the rule of Bane. They are leaving their mark on Cadence, even if most of them wouldn’t want it like that. A blight has struck the East of the island, and Sidra is set on figuring out how to heal the land and the people who are infected by it. Adaira is adjusting to life in the West and trying to navigate this new political landscape, while Jack is having trouble living without Adaira by his side and the spirits are not making life easy for him. When he goes off to pursue his love, his little sister Frae is going through some of her own struggles and could really use her big brother. Torin is on a solo quest, looking for a remedy, but also looking for who he wants to be and how to balance his work and family. They all have choices to make, but what would they sacrifice to save their home?

This book does everything right. There are so many threads to this story and each of them is very relevant. Rebecca Ross manages to weave them all into a beautiful plaid. The flawed, but incredibly strong characters are a treat to follow individually and they all really grow into themselves. It also builds up a lot of tension when you as a reader know what is going on from seeing the whole picture, but then the characters still need to make decisions based on the few puzzle pieces they have each uncovered. The story truly explodes in some of the the scenes where their paths cross and their dynamics get to weave together.

The exploration of the West through Adaira’s eyes makes the atmosphere a lot more haunting than the previous book, with its storms, haunted lochs, abandoned cottages, dark castles and cruel people and traditions. The history of the clans is also explored a lot in this sequel and the way it all comes together with current events is immaculately done.

Healing is probably the main theme throughout the duology. Lots of physical healing and keeping the land alive and flourishing, but also an incredible amount of internal healing for quite a few of the characters. Some have to come to terms with what happened in their past, with what was done to them, or what they did to others. Others are struggling with what the future might hold and how their decisions will influence it and themselves. Others would like to heal their family. Overall, there was just a whole lot of emotions and they truly jumped off the pages.

This story makes the top three books I’ve read this year, and it is one I would definitely recommend to cuddle up with on a cozy winter night. Be prepared for the heartbreak, but also for all of the beautiful healing that this duology does so incredibly well.

Thanks to Harper Voyager for providing me with a review copy via NetGalley.

I really enjoyed A River Enchanted so was very happy to have the chance to be able to read A Fire Endless! I did find it a little slow at the start but I quickly got into it then flew through the last 50%

This was a perfect ending to the duology, I really enjoyed the plot and fell in love with Adaira and Jack all over again, I just adore them together, Torin and Sidra too! Everyone's pov was perfectly done and couldn't fault it! Sometimes I did get a little muddled on who was speaking as it jumps from paragraph in the same chapter otherwise overall it was amazing read and can't wait to read more from Rebecca Ross!

Ahh this book is perfect winter sunday reading.

Cosey, romantic and magical, A Fire Endless is the perfectly wrapped end to this duology.

The scenery, people and story are brought to life once again with such colour it makes for a really lovely read and one that encapsulates that quote by C.S. Lewis "You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me."

The characters are so well written, and I will always root for Torin and Sidra who go through so much growth and share such a lovely thing in these books, all these characters do in fact especially Adaira as she deals with the changes of living her life in the Breccan Clan.

A fantastic read, I would love more from this world.

A river enchanted quickly became one of the best books I have read and so I had high hoped for this book and it didn't disappoint. The writing and storyline arewhimsical and absolutely incredible, I became even more invested with the characters and The book consluded perfectly, I was speechless, breathless and devasted that there won't be more. I loved it,

A breathtakingly lovely sequel to A River Enchanted. I often find that sequels aren’t as good as the first book but I have to say I think this was even better than the first and that was amazing!

The writing style is beautiful and you can definitely feel the emotion coming across throughout the book. The plot felt a little slow but I actually didn’t mind this.
The world building is absolutely fantastic and I loved how it flowed through both books.

I enjoyed how the characters felt more developed in this book and how they each had there own journey.
The two main characters Adaira and Jack spent a lot of the book apart but finally ended up together. I loved how you could feel the love and passion these two had for each other. I loved reading how they stayed strong whilst facing hardships and when they are finally reunited it makes you feel like it was all worth it for them.

I definitely recommend this Duology! If you enjoyed the first book you’ll definitely love this one too! I felt that this book wrapped the story up really well but I wouldn’t mind more!

Thank you to Harper Voyager , Netgalley and the author for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

After angering Bane, The North wind, Jack and Adaira find themselves on opposite sides of the Island. Adaira in the West, rediscovering the family she never knew she had in a place harsher and less forgiving than the one she left. Jack in the East, mourning the loss of his love and also fighting to learn all he can about Bane to help defeat him. But their's are not the only drama unfolding across the Isle. Torin and Sidra have found a new sickness, one that spreads via touch and with no cure in sight. The island is falling out of balance, and to fix it it will take spirits and humans, east and west working together, but taking down The North Wind requires a sacrifice, one that Jack, Adaira, Torin, and Sidra might not be willing to pay.

A Fire Endless picks up after the ending of A River Enchanted. Adaira has found out she is a Breccan, spirited across the clan line as a babe and raised as a Tamerlaine, none the wiser to her heritage. Now residing in the West she learns that her true heritage is one of blood and poison and death, harsher and more brutal than how she was raised in the East. She wonders how she could come from the aloof Innes Breccan, the pair more different than similar, but the more time she spends there, the more she see's a way to end their harsh lives and start afresh. Jack is lost without Adaira, he spends his time moping along the Isle looking for ways to spend time, until he gets visited by a Fire spirit who tells him that he is the only one who can defeat Bane, the only one who can end his reign and bring peace back to the Isle and the spirit world. A mighty task, but one Jack throws himself into with relish. I loved these two in the first book, but separating them added a whole extra depth and longing to the story, and I was desperate to see them re-united.

Alongside Adaira and Jack, we have Torin and Sidra, who get more of a main role in this story and I loved the progression of their relationship. After finding the blight that is affecting the spirit and mortal world, Sidra spends her days trying to find a cure, but it is Torin who enters a door to the spirit realm and finds himself whisked away with nothing but a riddle to help him save his people. I think what I loved most about this story was getting to spend more time in and learning about The west, something we got little of in the first book. The characters that inhabit the western part of the isle are harsher and less forgiving than their Eastern brethren, some I loved and others I hated, but they all added to the tension of the story and impacted it in one way or another.

As I said above, I loved learning more about The West in A Fire Endless. We already know from book one the differences in how the curse affected the different clans, The Eastern Tamerlaines given plentiful harvests, land that grows all the food they could need, whereas the working of magic effects a great and heavy toll on them. For The West however, the Breccans were forced to live on a land they struggled to live from, but they could work magic at no cost. Their histories play a large roll in the story, as well as being used for foreshadowing and I loved seeing the differences between the two clans, especially through Adaira's eyes, someone who lead the Tamerlaine clan and now is in line to rule the Breccans.

Ross' writing style is prosaic, lyrical and atmospheric. It's easy, having visited the Scottish Isles numerous times, to feel as if you have been transported there whilst reading. Her descriptions of everything from the landscape to the weather and smells help to build the Isle of cadence up in your head, almost make it a living, breathing thing in it's own right. I think what I love about this series, and what makes it so different from others are the fight scenes which aren't shown through heavy blows, punches or sword fights, but rather through music and song, through wind and rain, a single bard versus the elements, and these scenes are some of my favourite in the book and so incredibly well written.

If I had one, minor issue with the story it was the pacing. I do feel like the author spent a little too much time on certain parts of the book, which then lead to the bigger scenes seemingly flying by. But that is minor in comparison to all the things I loved about it. It's romantasy at it's best. Filled with relationships that are steeped in intimacy, trust and belief, relationships based on the small steady things rather than large declarations of love. Ross has certainly cemented herself as one of my favourite authors and I already can't wait to get my hands on her next book.

— 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 —

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: A Fire Endless
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Book 2 of 2 of Elements of Cadence
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫(𝐬): Rebecca Ross
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: Fantasy
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝: 8th December 2022
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 5/5

“He marveled at how his own heart could exist outside his body. “You don’t know what you do to me,” he whispered. “By you alone I could be undone.”

I don’t know how she did it, but Rebecca Ross has made an utter masterpiece with this duology. The two books both feel original yet tie in deeply with each other.

This resolution surpassed all my expectations, which were set pretty damn high by A River Enchanted. The romance deepens in this book and encapsulates that old adage: distance makes the heart grow fonder. It’s unusual that although the two main couples of the story spend much of their time apart, their love for one another felt stronger, more powerful, and raw compared to the prequel.

Honestly, I’m in awe of this duology. It’s such a beautiful, rich tale that embodies folklore and weaves Scottish culture within its pages.

Utter perfection.

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I devoured and enjoyed Fire even more than River. I feel more connected to all of the characters and have gotten to know them better. More moments make me nervous, even hold my breath, but they also make me cry, and I'm dreading saying goodbye to Jack, Adaira, Sidra, and Torin as the book comes to an end. I'm at a loss for words when it comes to reviewing it; everything is perfect 😩❦

The slightly slower pace does not bore me; on the contrary, I am becoming increasingly immersed in the Folks' stories. Unlike the previous book, Jack and Adaira face more trials in this one, not only from two different clans, but also from spirits who will keep you turning the pages with bated breath. Torin and Sidra remain my favorites; trials never seem to stop coming their way 😭

It is a beautiful conclusion that everyone should read, particularly those who have read River!

I really enjoyed the 2nd book in this series, it is very obviously inspired by celtic folklore and traditions which I enjoyed. The folklore element really added to the atmospheric nature of the story and the writing is so beautiful it pulls you in and makes you feel the pull of Cadence. The world is intriguing and magical and discovering the folk of the island was intriguing.
I loved the characters and the various female characters that were all strong but in different ways and the men who are strong but can be vulnerable as well.
The story definitely feels more young adult than adult but it is so well done and I can't wait to read the next books in this series.
This book was a great way to wrap up the series and I look forward to reading more by the author

Following the events of A River Enchanted, Adaira is trying to get used to a new life in the West. But trouble is brewing across the whole of Cadence, a mysterious blight is spreading and the spirits are troubled.
The writing for this duology is beautifully lush and evocative - and, although there is peril, it feels comforting, like wrapping up in a favourite blanket.
You can tell how much Ross loves her characters and writing their relationships and it's a real strength of the book (I think Sidra and Torin remain my favourites)
Although I had a few small quibbles (which are spoilers so I won't share) - I loved the story and, in particular, loved the characters and their journeys.

Thanks to Harper Collins, Netgalley and the author for an ARC of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This conclusion to the Cadence Duology is just as beautifully written and magical as the first, A River Enchanted. As we see Jack, Adaira, Sidra and Torin battle the North Wind and try to heal their land of disease and war, we see how their love for each other and their courage help them to keep their bond alive,.

I absolutely love these characters - they aren't perfect but nuanced and complex. I'm a huge fan of Sidra's in particular - she's a smart and courageous woman.

The love stories are beautifully told but the themes of family loyalty and acting with honour are prevalent.

I can't wait for more from this author.

What a fabulous conclusion to the duology!

I read A River Enchanted last March and I have been pining for the sequel ever since. A Fire Endless was an excellent follow up with the same Scottish influences, magical atmosphere and loveable characters. Rebecca Ross' writing style remains impeccable and the story was paced perfectly. I'm not overly fond of long books since they usually fail to hold my attention but I came out of A Fire Endless wanting even more! Overall, I highly recommend this series to all readers of fantasy!