Bridges Burned (Going Down in Flames #2) by Chris Cannon is
finally here! I have anxiously been awaiting this day because I love this
series. Going Down in Flames was one of my favorite books of 2014 (you can read
my review of it here: http://thehopelessreader.blogspot.com/2014/08/going-down-in-flames-by-chris-cannon.html ), and Bridges Burned is a favorite of 2015,
for sure. In this post I will review Bridges Burned, share a little excerpt,
host a special giveaway, and share a little about Chris Cannon! Read on if you
dare.
Don't just fight the system…burn it.
Since discovering she is a shape-shifting, fire-breathing dragon on her
sixteenth birthday (surprise!), Bryn McKenna’s world has been thrown into
chaos. Being a “crossbreed”—part Red dragon and part Blue—means Bryn will never
fit in. Not with dragon society. Not with the archaic and controlling
Directorate. And definitely not when she has striped hair and a not-so-popular
affection for rule-breaking…
But sneaking around with her secret boyfriend, Zavien, gets a whole lot
harder when he’s betrothed to someone else. Someone who isn't a mixed breed and
totally forbidden. And for an added complication, it turns out Bryn’s former
archnemesis Jaxon Westgate isn’t quite the evil asshat she thought. Now she’s
caught between her desire to fit in and a need to set things on fire.
Literally.
Because if Bryn can’t adapt to the status quo…well, then maybe it’s
time for her to change it.
Review:
First of all, the
cover of this book is gorgeous. I thought the cover of Going Down in Flames was
amazing, but this cover is a serious eye catcher. I want to have a poster of
it, honestly. To match the cover, the story inside blew me away. Bridges Burned
starts off where Going Down in Flames ended. I had no idea what to expect in
this book and what I got surprised the hell out of me. I missed Bryn’s
sassiness and thank god it was back tenfold in Bridges Burned. My heart literally ached for Bryn in this
book. I am so attached to her and I shed a lot of tears because of the events
in this book.
I just can't get
over what Chris has done to Bryn. She gets even more headstrong and sassy this
time, and she really is a heroine that I cheer for. Bryn is a character that
will inspire you to stand up for what you believe in. She doesn't back down
without a fight and I love it. Zavien, on the other hand, really pissed me off
in this book. I adored him in Going Down in Flames, but in this book his
attitude made my heart hurt for Bryn. I didn't like the way he seemed to
disappear in the second half of the book, and we better see him again so that
Bryn can shoot a fireball at his head. I may have cried because of him being
such a dirt bag. Thank God for Valmont
because he was my saving grace in this book. Every scene with him in it had me
cheering for him and Bryn; every scene is electric between them. He is so sweet
and so dedicated to her that you can't help but fall in love with him. I want a
knight like him in my life.
The action wasn't
in the forefront in this book as it was in Going Down in Flames, but there was
still enough action to satisfy those looking for a fight. This book focuses
more on finding out who is behind the attacks on the dragons and Bryn learning
more about the dragons and herself. I love this book so much. I didn't think
the world of this book could get any better, but I was wrong. Bridges Burned is
full of heartbreak but also mystery, adventure, dragons, and comedic relief. It
is also full of thrilling scenes that will have you hungry for revenge. The
ending left me wanting, no, needing more. This book filled me with heartache,
jealousy, and resolve to find out who is attacking Bryn. I am so proud of this
book, and it's not even mine. This series deserves to have awards and more
recognition because it's a series that is phenomenal. Bridges Burned is a book
that shouldn't be overlooked. I loved every minute of it. I give it five out of
five stars, easily.
Now, how about a special treat? Below is an excerpt from the
book AND a giveaway! This excerpt is one of my favorites from the book and the giveaway
is filled with swag!
Excerpt :
Valmont helped clean the mess from dinner. “Need anything
else before I go?”
“No. Thanks for coming to check on me.”
“If I could, I’d camp outside your door just to make sure
you were safe.” He sighed. “Knowing you could’ve been hurt eats away at me. And
yes, I know it sounds like I’m obsessed, but since I became your knight, you’re
my number one focus. I tried asking around for advice, but there hasn’t been a citizen
of Dragon’s Bluff who’s stepped forth to protect a dragon in more than a
century.”
“Why did you intervene that day?”
He clasped her right hand between his and stared at her like
she was the most beautiful creature in the world. “There’s something about you,
something special, something worth fighting for.”
Wow. If there ever was a perfect
thing for a guy to say, that was it.
Add Going Down in Flames to Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18363243-going-down-in-flames?ac=1
Now here is the giveaway! You should really enter!
GIVEAWAY:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
About the Author:
I love reading and writing snarky, kick-butt characters who
take on the world and win.
My truths: You can never have too many books, shoes, or
purses.
Coffee is the Elixir of Life.
There should be a National Nerf Bat Day where you are
allowed to whack annoying people upside the head.
Author
Links:
Website: http://chriscannonauthor.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccannonauthor
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