Series ✦ Penny’s Take
Fantasy of Fire
Kelly St. Clare · 2017
65/100
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Kelly St. Clare's dual-world fantasy is praised by devoted readers for genuine character growth and committed world-building, and her bestseller status is real. The problem is that Book 3 is entirely inaccessible without the first two, and a cliffhanger ending demands yet another commitment — making this a tough standalone recommendation for readers who haven't already invested in the series.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety80
Substance / usefulness65
Craft & writing68
Originality65
Evidence & accuracy65
Hype vs delivers72
Age-fit72
👁 Human-eye gut-check62
Penny’s verdict65
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