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Fire

By: Kristin Cashore
Narrated by: Xanthe Elbrick
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Amelia Elizabeth Walden Book Award for Young Adult Fiction winner, 2010

New Hampshire Great Stone Face Children's Book Award nominee, 2010

New Jersey Garden State Teen Book Award nominee, 2012

She is the last of her kind...It is not a peaceful time in the Dells. In King City, the young King Nash is clinging to the throne, while rebel lords in the north and south build armies to unseat him. War is coming. And the mountains and forest are filled with spies and thieves. This is where Fire lives, a girl whose beauty is impossibly irresistible and who can control the minds of everyone around her.

Exquisitely romantic, this companion to the highly praised Graceling has an entirely new cast of characters, save for one person who plays a pivotal role in both books. You don't need to have read or heard Graceling to love Fire. But if you haven't, you'll be dying to listen to it next.

Enchanted? Also listen to Graceling.©2009 Kristin Cashore (P)2009 Penguin Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Paranormal Romance Science Fiction & Fantasy

Critic reviews

"Piercing and elegant." (The Horn Book, starred review)

"Fresh, hopeful, tragic and glorious." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

"Readers can enjoy this novel without having read Graceling. And enjoy it they will, with its vivid characters, convincing fantasy elements, gripping adventure scenes, and memorable love story." (Booklist, starred review)
Complex Characters • Engaging Fantasy World • Strong Female Lead • Emotional Depth • Mature Themes • Lovable Allies
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I don't know if it was the enormous shoes Fire had to fill or what but this book fell quite flat. The world building is still great and the characters are lovable enough, but the inner struggles of our heroine get a bit repetitive for my liking. I still DEFINITELY RECOMMEND Fire for anyone who wants to continue the Graceling books.

A Wee Bit Dull

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it was so hard for me to follow. I sincerely think it had a lot to do with the voice of the reader. I was so confused and struggled to finish this book. but I did for the sake of bitterblue. thanks anyway.

I see the connection but...

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I think I spent a year listening to this. It was really hard to get through but I bought it so I wanted to power through. The prologue really got me into it but honestly I don’t even know what went on even after re listening to some sections.

Fever dream

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Again, great story but , again, had problems with Katsa's accent. Changingfrom a full cast to one narrator was a problem. Turn off.

Good Story

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Fire is an interesting character in that she is young in years but mature way beyond her years. Yes she can be childish and immature at times, but over all, a great strong female.

Its interesting this book per-dates book 1 of the series but neither book is less because of that fact. both stand on their own.

I like how some of the animals are integral parts to the story and have their own personality. Whether the horses or dog they add to the story and not just an object in the story.

Enjoyable and entertaining story with a strong female lead.

Great characters and realistic plot

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Really good story; Interesting characters and suspensful; recommend to anyone who likes fantasy as well as action.

Great Story

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The story was everything!! The woman who did the audio was fantastic!! 🙌🙌🙌
I laughed and cried so many times. So beautifully done.

Amazing

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The more I listen to this the better I like it. Ms. Elbrick breathes life into Fire. I especially liked the way she was able to convey the differences in voice between the spoken word and when Fire was communicating with her mind alone. A very fine performance.

Wonderful Story

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It started strong in the first chapter but just never went anywhere that intrigued me. This world is beautiful, but I struggled to develop any feelings or connections with any of these characters. I guess I would say it was just boring.

It’s very war-story focused. It seemed like a recall of facts and happenings but never had the descriptive connections in mannerisms, deeper internal thoughts and driving desires aside from the fact that humans go crazy around the “monsters”. Romance in this story was very blah. I read Graceling a while ago, I remember being sort of bored through that book but remember being sold by the end.
If you are looking for a follow up from ACOTAR this is absolutely not it. If you’re looking for something like a watered version of Game of Thrones with some supernatural powers, this is probably more to your liking.
I have to force myself to finish the last hour with hopes it redeems itself. I’ll update if that changes.

Beautiful world building, lacking character depth

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Good book overall. Starts out a little slow. I will definitely keep reading the books of this series.

Slow start but ends strong

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