Fire is an independent soul. She’s a ‘monster’ by nature, but a human in heart. She’s humane and kind, and tries to do her best not to kill or hurt. All in all, she is determined not to become her father, who was monstrous and a murderer. In a vague relationship with her childhood friend, Archer, she moves through her life trapped by the other monsters around her and by Archer’s jealousy. Flash in Prince Brigan and suddenly her life changes. She finds out things about the kingdom and the royal family that she never knew, and most of all she finds out things about herself that she had never had the chance to unlock.

Cashore hit the mark again. Both my friend S and I were a little weary of the books. Really? All we wanted was more Katsa and Po, haha. But I took the chance and read it and loved it just as much as Graceling. Now I want more of these characters too. Taking place years before Graceling, we’re introduced to an earlier version of the Seven Kingdoms. Equally as riveting and action packed as Graceling, this novel got me hooked. (Yes, I read it in a day again…). Adventure, wonder, romance, and ‘magic’ in a sense, this book will not disappoint Cashore fans~

Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
World Building: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Overall: 5/5
GoodReads Rating: 4.11/5

-review by Between Printed Pages