Kerry's Reviews > Glow of the Everflame

Wow. I have a lot to say so please bear with me.

When I reviewed Spark of the Everflame (book 1), I mentioned it was in my top 5 favorite books of 2023. Glow of the Everflame just took the spot as my #1 favorite book I have ever read in my life. Sailing high above acomaf/koa (which both previously held that title)

This book made me laugh out loud (yes, she did it again), blush and swoon (ch. 20 vibes for sure), cry, stress (so hard) and develop the worst case of daddy issues I ever ever experienced (listen, pls don't ask).

When I tell you I could not put this down, I mean I seriously did not do a lick of work for my 8 hour shift (don't tell my boss) and was so invested there is not a force on earth that could've pulled me away from this book.

I cannot even begin to tell you how many times I told myself "omfg no way this is not happening" while I was reading. I was genuinely stressed for about 80% of the story and the way this book was written truly forced me to experience every single emotion the characters were going through (against my will). I don't think I will ever find relief from the second-hand embarrassment Diem is adamant to put me through. I am so fragile.

The absolutely scalding 3rd degree slow burn I was exposed to was absolutely torturous and I demand retribution for my agony and suffering.

Going back and rereading the dedication after finishing this book brought tears to my eyes.

At this point, there isn't a single written work by Penn Cole I would not read. High school essay? Give it to me. Grocery list? Hand it over right now. I will devour anything and everything I can get my hands on.

This is one of those books that will stay with you long after you read it. I could not recommend this book enough. I am so honored to have had the opportunity to read this as an ARC and I cannot wait to experience the absolute gut-wrenching chaos that Penn drags us through with the rest of the series.