The Dagger and the Flame

By: Catherine Doyle

Narrated by: Freddy Carter, Emily Carey

In the dark underbelly of a beautiful city, two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge, where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love in this searing young adult fantasy.

In Fantome, a kingdom of cobbled streets, flickering lamplight, beautiful buildings, and secret catacombs, Shade-magic is a scarce and deadly commodity controlled by two enemy guilds: the Cloaks and the Daggers—the thieves and the assassins. On the night of her mother’s murder, eighteen-year-old Seraphine runs for her life. Seeking sanctuary with the Cloaks, Sera’s heart is set on revenge. But are her secret abilities a match for the dark-haired boy whose quicksilver eyes follow her around the city?

Nothing can prepare Sera for the moment she finally comes face-to-face with Ransom, heir to the Order of Daggers. And Ransom is shocked to discover that this unassuming farm girl wields a strange and blazing magic he has never seen before. As the Cloaks and the Daggers grapple for control of Fantome’s underworld, Sera and Ransom are consumed by the push and pull of their magic…and the deadly spark and terrible vengeance that keeps drawing them back together.

©2024 Catherine Doyle (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio

Don’t understand reviews- not great

I bought this based on the description and great reviews but I’m really struggling to get into this book! Very YA and the female narrator makes everyone seem like they are even younger and more immature than the teenage characters which then gets really gross when they get at all romantic! The story is creative but the tone of the female narrator is completely at odds.

Hot damn

Reading along with the audio book and god damn. I wasn’t t expecting that plot twist

Absolutely Amazing!!!

Ok first off petition for Freddy Carter to PLS read more audiobooks. It’s actually a crime he didn’t read on Six of Crows. He’s so good and so perfect t for this specific role as well. Both narrators are truly amazing performances 100!! The story was so good as well, yes it’s YA/NA so please read/listen with the correct expectations but it was SO good! Cannot wait for the sequel and under no circumstances should the narrators change. I hope they do more audiobooks books together and I hope we get future performances from Freddy in general.

FREDDY

I read this book because Freddy Carter was narrating it so I had no idea what the book was about, but I LOVED IT. I really enjoyed the storyline and how everything went. I can’t wait for the next one!!

Kaz Brekker!!

loved the narrator! Freddy nailed it. I would listen to him read my grocery list

Amazing!

The Dagger And The Flame is a a perfect blend of romance, suspense and supernatural intrigue. The world-building is Rich and immersive drawing you in from the start and the characters are so well developed. You really feel for them. The romance is swoon worthy full of tension and emotional depth, and the story keeps you on edge with twists and turns. Overall it’s an incredibly captivating read, and I couldn’t put it down, perfect for fans of dark fantasy and forbidden love.

Well done

This audio was very well done. It kept me entertained throughout the whole time both the FC and the MMC narrator were really good.

The ending killed me

It was a little bit slow for me personally at the beginning but that’s how most books are for me but by the end I was hooked in. I’m gonna be need the second book because it can’t end like that?!?! I NEED to know what happens next

Amazing Narration for an Intriguing Story

I loved the narration for this book! Both narrators brought the story to life. I enjoyed this story and am looking forward to what will happen in the next book!

Sounded good

And by that I mean the o my good thing was the narrators. Does anyone ever know what enemies to lovers even means anymore. Bc it’s not they meet and instantly are in love. Be so for real.