Week 48 Review: The Study of Fire

From Goodreads:

"What happens if he returns to our world?"

"It will burn."

There's just no rest for Valek, Ixia's Chief of Security. Challenges are constant and new problems arrive daily, including a request to help Castletown's watch solve the mystery of a string of nighttime disturbances, and keeping a close eye on the Commander's food taster as she schemes her way back into business. As if that isn't enough, the Commander's life is threatened.

Is the assassination attempt on the Commander a declaration of war by the Sitian Council, or is it a ruse by an unknown party to incite a war between Ixia and Sitia? Valek is sent to Sitia to discover the answer and deal with the threat.

Unfortunately, the problem turns out to be much bigger than even the council and the master magicians can handle. An unsanctioned clan with powerful warpers is plotting to take over both countries. As the danger heats up, Valek and Yelena must reunite and stop the group before they can set their entire world on fire.

A companion novel to Fire Study, The Study of Fire reveals Valek's side of the story. Find out what problems Valek tackles in Ixia before he joins Yelena in fighting against a unstoppable enemy.

My Review:
This was such a fantastic read! I love Maria V. Snyder's writing so much, and this world and these characters are so near and dear to me. To get this final story form Valek's perspective, yeah, I loved it, so we've had his and Yelena's complete story, since the 3rd trilogy in the world, featuring them, was dual perspective. 

One thing that I've loved from the beginning of Valek's Adventures, is seeing the time where they were apart, and just what they got up to. They do spend a good chunk of time apart in this book again, which lead to some interesting developments, like seeing the trio win that fight to become his seconds. 

Though on the flip side of that, we also got to see the time that she thought he was dead, and the time that she spent in the Fire Realm. Which were not great experiences for Valek, but I'm glad that we got to see what it was like for him, to have a complete picture of the story,

I am sad to sad goodbye. Who knows, we might get more time spent in this world (it kinda felt like the next generation, or at least a half generation off, might get stories, but they might not, Nothing has been announced either way that I've seen, so if it was the last, then I'm sad, but glad that we got this book, and if not, I'm glad that we're getting more! 

Loved reading this book, and I can't wait for whatever is next from Maria V. Snyder! 

Author: Maria V. Snyder 
Series: The Study Chronicles: Valek's Adventures #3, The Chronicles of Ixia #3.1
Read: November 28th, 2024 
Source: Bought  
Reason Why: Love her writing and this series, and it's a End of Series 2024 Book, Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2024 Book and a WoW Book! 
Publisher: Maria V. Snyder
Published: November 26th 2024

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars