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Fire by Kristin Cashore
Feb. 21st, 2010 04:25 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
Fire is more than attractive. Fire is mesmerising.
Fire’s exceptional beauty gives her influence and power. People who are susceptible to it will do anything for her attention, and for her affection. If she wished, they would abuse their power, crush nations and even destroy their own kingdoms to please her.
But beauty is only skin deep and beneath it Fire has a human appreciation of right and wrong. Aware of her ability to influence others, and afraid of it, she lives in a corner of the world away from people – not only to protect them but also to protect herself from their attention, their distrust and even their hatred.
Yet Fire is not the only danger to the Dells. If she wants to protect her home, if she wants a chance to undo the wrongs of the past, she must face her fears, her abilities and a royal court full of powerful people with reason to distrust her.
Beauty is a weapon – and Fire is going to use it.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
A disappointing prequel to Graceling, I found the central character weak and difficult to care for, while there wasn’t enough plot to keep my interest.
Fire’s exceptional beauty gives her influence and power. People who are susceptible to it will do anything for her attention, and for her affection. If she wished, they would abuse their power, crush nations and even destroy their own kingdoms to please her.
But beauty is only skin deep and beneath it Fire has a human appreciation of right and wrong. Aware of her ability to influence others, and afraid of it, she lives in a corner of the world away from people – not only to protect them but also to protect herself from their attention, their distrust and even their hatred.
Yet Fire is not the only danger to the Dells. If she wants to protect her home, if she wants a chance to undo the wrongs of the past, she must face her fears, her abilities and a royal court full of powerful people with reason to distrust her.
Beauty is a weapon – and Fire is going to use it.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
A disappointing prequel to Graceling, I found the central character weak and difficult to care for, while there wasn’t enough plot to keep my interest.
