Many believe that because Violet wields pure power (lightning) and Andarna is a unique time-manipulating dragon, she might be able to reverse the Venin process. The magic of the Venin is stolen; Violet’s magic is given. Could she "burn the poison" out of him?
Iron Flame is a doorstop of a book (over 600 pages), and the pacing is relentless. Structurally, the novel is divided into two distinct parts, cleverly mirroring the dual nature of the conflict: the physical war against the Venin and the internal emotional war between Violet and Xaden. Iron Flame
Furthermore, Violet learned that Xaden Riorson, her brooding, shadow-wielding wingleader and love interest, has been hiding a massive secret. Not only is he leading a secret revolution to save the rebellion kids (marked ones), but he is also bonded to a second dragon—an unheard-of and illegal feat. The book ended with Violet choosing to trust him, burning the bridge to her corrupt mother, and vowing to fight. Many believe that because Violet wields pure power