Fire (Graceling #2) by Kristin Cashore, narrated by Xanthe Elbrick
Fantasy/Romance/YA
Summary: It is not a peaceful time in the Dells. The young King Nash clings to his throne while rebel lords in the north and south build armies to unseat him. The mountains and forests are filled with spies and thieves and lawless men.
This is where Fire lives. With a wild, irresistible appearance and hair the color of flame, Fire is the last remaining human monster. Equally hated and adored, she had the unique ability to control minds, but she guards her power, unwilling to steal the secrets of innocent people. Especially when she has so many of her own.
480 pages
My Rating: B+
It has been a very long time since I read the first book, but as the two stories are almost completely unrelated, aside from being in the same world, that really didn't affect this story for me at all. I did enjoy Graceling, but I really enjoyed this one much more. I love the romance, and their part of the world a great deal more. And their concept of the abilities of this world is fascinating. Fire and her prince and their love story are really wonderful. Both are strong, unique characters on their own, and together they feel like a force to be reckoned with. I'm looking forward to the third book to see what the two nations coming together will be like.
This one is for fans of high fantasy YA, definitely. And I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy Ya or fantasy romance. The details of this world are wonderful and some are distinctly unique. Cashore has a very strong world here, and I can't wait to read or listen to more.
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