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Pyre
Able to set fires with a fleeting thought, Prince Aaren had a difficult childhood. But not as difficult as Sare's, princess of a rival kingdom – she sometimes spontaneously burst into flames. Pyre is the tale of their lives, of the warrior girl who loved them both, and of a calculating evil that came out of the wilderness and threatened everything they knew and cherished. It tells a story of love in a time of magic and intrigue. It is about honor, and passion, and how much people will sacrifice for what they believe.
449 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 8, 2016
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About the author
Eric J. Hull
3 booksEric J. Hull writes speculative fiction with elements spanning fantasy, slipstream, magical realism, urban dystopia, and horror. Recently, he’s been dabbling in sci-fi comedy.
He has published short fiction and poetry in various magazines and literary journals. He co-wrote and published a series of high fantasy novels with his longtime collaborator C. M. Stultz. Once, he told an ongoing improvisational story every night for over three years running.
Eric’s inspirations include Ray Bradbury, Kelly Link, Shirley Jackson, and N. K. Jemisin. He crafts his words from the damp little burg of Seattle, Washington, USA. He likes cats more than dogs, Star Trek over Star Wars, and kindness most of all.
He has published short fiction and poetry in various magazines and literary journals. He co-wrote and published a series of high fantasy novels with his longtime collaborator C. M. Stultz. Once, he told an ongoing improvisational story every night for over three years running.
Eric’s inspirations include Ray Bradbury, Kelly Link, Shirley Jackson, and N. K. Jemisin. He crafts his words from the damp little burg of Seattle, Washington, USA. He likes cats more than dogs, Star Trek over Star Wars, and kindness most of all.
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April 15, 2016
I really appreciated the originality of the story. Overall, I thought it was a good read and it was well written. There were certain things that I feel like could have been explained a bit more, but I am hoping that this is just because they will be answered/explained in the upcoming sequels. I am interested to see where the story goes in the next book.
April 12, 2023
A Tale of Two Kingdoms
This is an entertaining epic fantasy novel with a large cast of characters and jaw-dropping plot twists. Ultimately the plot all ties together.
I enjoy the vivid details--of clothing, scenery, architecture, decor, and people. Especially the details of emotions.
Jenora and Sare are my favorite characters. I took an instant disliking toward High Chamberlain Waldon.
It's brave for a writer to make likeable characters suffer. Sare's curse is terrifying... but brave of the writers (and of course Sare is extremely brave). I rather like the twist of... the beautiful princess is a jerk, and the "ugly" princess is beautiful inside.
I like the foreboding chapter that mostly shows the dreams of various characters. It's surreal and doesn't give away what's going to happen but... symbolizes oncoming events.
This is an entertaining epic fantasy novel with a large cast of characters and jaw-dropping plot twists. Ultimately the plot all ties together.
I enjoy the vivid details--of clothing, scenery, architecture, decor, and people. Especially the details of emotions.
Jenora and Sare are my favorite characters. I took an instant disliking toward High Chamberlain Waldon.
It's brave for a writer to make likeable characters suffer. Sare's curse is terrifying... but brave of the writers (and of course Sare is extremely brave). I rather like the twist of... the beautiful princess is a jerk, and the "ugly" princess is beautiful inside.
I like the foreboding chapter that mostly shows the dreams of various characters. It's surreal and doesn't give away what's going to happen but... symbolizes oncoming events.
June 7, 2023
A fast-paced magical adventure
I started reading this book at a time when I had a lot going on, so it took me a while to read it. But every time I picked it up, I struggled to put it down again.
There's everything you could ask for in a fantasy in this book: magic, power struggles, twists, and turns. I particularly liked the character development. The main players each had their own storylines that all came together in the end. Even the villain, evil as he became, was a well-developed character with his own story that draws you in.
The epilogue was a little unclear to me and left me with some questions. But, since there's a second book in the series coming out soon, I'm guessing that was intentional.
I started reading this book at a time when I had a lot going on, so it took me a while to read it. But every time I picked it up, I struggled to put it down again.
There's everything you could ask for in a fantasy in this book: magic, power struggles, twists, and turns. I particularly liked the character development. The main players each had their own storylines that all came together in the end. Even the villain, evil as he became, was a well-developed character with his own story that draws you in.
The epilogue was a little unclear to me and left me with some questions. But, since there's a second book in the series coming out soon, I'm guessing that was intentional.
February 9, 2021
A great read
Wonderfully entertaining story about adventure, love, strength. I really loved how the story kept twisting and evolving. I appreciated that the writers boldly kept characters only as long as they added to the plot. It was a great Escape from reality for an afternoon... I couldn't put this book down. Can't wait to start the second book!
Wonderfully entertaining story about adventure, love, strength. I really loved how the story kept twisting and evolving. I appreciated that the writers boldly kept characters only as long as they added to the plot. It was a great Escape from reality for an afternoon... I couldn't put this book down. Can't wait to start the second book!
February 25, 2016
Loved this book and it kept me engaged. Great characters with good depth and multiple stories to follow but not so many that it feels like work.
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