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  • Fire

  • Seven Kingdoms Trilogy, Book 2
  • By: Kristin Cashore
  • Narrated by: Emma Powell
  • Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (354 ratings)

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Fire

By: Kristin Cashore
Narrated by: Emma Powell
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Summary

A must-read title for all fans of Patrick Rothfuss and Trudi Canavan, Fire is an exceptional fantasy novel. From the deft characterisation to the gripping story, the fast-paced action to the evocative prose, this is one of the strongest fantasy novels of the year.

Set in a world of stunningly beautiful, exceptionally dangerous monsters, Fire is one of the most dangerous monsters of all - a human one. Marked out by her vivid red hair, she's more than attractive. Fire is mesmerising.

But with this extraordinary beauty comes influence and power. People who are susceptible to her appeal will do anything for her attention, and for her affection. They will turn away from their families, their work, and their duties for her. They will forget their responsibilities to please her and worse, crush nations, neglect kingdoms and abuse their power.

Aware of her power, and afraid of it, Fire lives in a corner of the world away from people, and away from temptation. Until the day comes when she is needed - a day when, for her king, she has to take a stand not only against his enemies, but also against herself.

©2009 Kristin Cashore (P)2012 Orion Publishing Group
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Mesmerising

Just brilliant. My favourite of the trilogy. Intriguing characters, fantastical creatures and a riveting storyline.

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Not that good.

Rather disappointing. Not as good as the first book. I will not continue to follow this series.

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Very strange and unpleasant story

Initially I was so upset by the story that I couldn’t continue listening, and started listening to something else instead. It was only when I was stuck somewhere for hours with nothing else downloaded that I decided to go back and see if I could continue from where I had left off. Fortunately the episode that had stopped me was actually the end of that episode of unpleasantness, and it got more bearable from then on. I had bought the whole trilogy, and knew from the end of the first book the depraved nature of the first main character in this second book - but listening to a blow-by-blow account of his deeds was much more painful than third-hand and without details... Totally unsuitable for anyone under age 15, and I would recommend that it not be included in Young Adults’ Fiction at all. Could easily give people nightmares, or indeed spark disgusting copycat behaviour. It is well-written, and the ideas of Gracelings (and Monsters) are innovative to me, but I would hesitate to recommend it to anyone because of sadism and other depravity in books 2 and 3.

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Great sequel & well read

Love this series and its world-building. Very well read by Emma Powell also. Highly recommend!

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Good but not amazing

Would you try another book written by Kristin Cashore or narrated by Emma Powell?

I absolutely would! I just think this one feels a bit like a travelling book form 1 to 3

Would you recommend Fire to your friends? Why or why not?

It is a part of a series and so yes, you'd need to read it to understand the next book, but as for a standalone book, I was left feeling a bit underwhelmed

What about Emma Powell’s performance did you like?

It took me a little while to get used to her voice and style, but I very soon felt she is a good narrator and has a very pleasant voice and intonation

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Thoroughly enjoyable

I love that the book links this world to that of the Gracelings and contains a character that we now know more about from the original book. I definitely need to listen to the next one.

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great concept well executed

it was an enjoyable read all the way through, but the start catches you because of the premise and the end is very well written character driven tension.

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Even better than the first book

the story was very well done, slightly predictable at times but very entertaining and recommended. The narrator did well in the performance of the character

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A brilliant author who does not disappoint

I love Kristin Cashore's style of writing, her imaginative stories and rich characters. This is yet another brilliant book read by a wonderful narrator and I was compelled to listen to it at every opportunity. I hope there are many more to come.

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A great sequel

If you loved Graceling, you will enjoy its sequel, Fire. Kristin Cashore is winning again with painting her imaginary world with a thoroughly creative and generous brush. The vivid colours and enchanting monsters will make you want to listen to this book in one go. Great series!

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