An epic tale, Prelude of Fire has some truly wonderful world building! Magic takes takes both musical and elemental forms in this novel and I very much enjoyed how detailed those scenes were. By giving descriptions of the look and feel of the magic, it really helps the reader picture its effects as well as the process behind wielding it. I also appreciated the diversity in the large cast of characters, though at times it could be difficult to keep everyone straight, but I did feel that each person had their place and purpose within the story so it never felt needlessly busy. 

This is a long book and is not necessarily a fast read, but I enjoyed the adventure it took me on! It was clear a lot of planning went into the story, and it paid off - though climax did feel a bit rushed, especially given the novel's length. Overall a fun YA fantasy read, and I will be curious to see what's in store for the sequel.

Thank you to the author, Christine E. Schulze, for the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.