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Fire Lines
When your blood line awakens, how do you choose between family and freedom?
Émi’s father used to weave beautiful tales of life beyond the wall, but she never knew if they were true. Now, her father is gone and Émi has been banished to the Red Quarter, where she toils to support herself and her mother – obeying the rules, hiding secrets and suffering the cruelties of the council’s ruthless Cadets.
But when Émi turns seventeen, sparks fly – literally. Her blood line surges into life and she realises she has a talent for magick… a talent that could get her killed.
Émi makes her escape, beyond the wall and away from everything she’s ever known. In a world of watchers, elephant riders and sorcery, she must discover the truth about who she really is. But can the new Émi live up to her destiny?
Émi’s father used to weave beautiful tales of life beyond the wall, but she never knew if they were true. Now, her father is gone and Émi has been banished to the Red Quarter, where she toils to support herself and her mother – obeying the rules, hiding secrets and suffering the cruelties of the council’s ruthless Cadets.
But when Émi turns seventeen, sparks fly – literally. Her blood line surges into life and she realises she has a talent for magick… a talent that could get her killed.
Émi makes her escape, beyond the wall and away from everything she’s ever known. In a world of watchers, elephant riders and sorcery, she must discover the truth about who she really is. But can the new Émi live up to her destiny?
294 pages, Paperback
Published September 26, 2017
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April 21, 2019
4 Watcher Stars
****4 Watcher Stars****
I thought this book had a great story line and the whole concept of living in a closed off area not knowing that anything alive is outside of the wall had me rushing through the first half of the book.
By the time I got to around 70% and good guys became bad and scary guys became innocent...I kind of slowed down and was able to walk away for a bit.
I would like to read the next book in this series to see what is going to happen next...hopefully it comes out soon!
****4 Watcher Stars****
I thought this book had a great story line and the whole concept of living in a closed off area not knowing that anything alive is outside of the wall had me rushing through the first half of the book.
By the time I got to around 70% and good guys became bad and scary guys became innocent...I kind of slowed down and was able to walk away for a bit.
I would like to read the next book in this series to see what is going to happen next...hopefully it comes out soon!
October 1, 2020
The premise of the story was intriguing, albeit the idea of an entire magical world existing outside the borders of a completely isolated community isn’t really new. Still, I enjoyed learning about the other cities and their respective cultures. I particularly liked the lifelong bonds formed between the people in Tarynne and their elephant companions as well as the ceremonies they conducted in order to nurture these bonds. The world the author created was immensely fascinating. The life in all four cities sustained by a fire gem, which was eventually split into multiple pieces after Mahg attempted to possess its power – consider my interest effectively piqued.
The characters of Fire Lines were likable, and for the most part, well-developed. It was not particularly hard to invest in them and in their smaller narratives. However, admittedly, reading about them – Emi in particular – became extremely frustrating on more than one occasion. I guess this was mainly because every now and then, I could not fully fathom the rationale behind their actions. Seriously, sometimes I had to stop reading and ask myself, “Are they deliberately being idiots and making thoughtless, impulsive decisions just to move the plot forward?”
Mini rant on aforementioned character idiocy:
My main problem with Fire Lines lies in its plot delivery, and by that, I don’t mean to say that the plot itself was awful and contained too many holes. The plot itself was fairly okay, in my opinion. However, it lacked, for the lack of a better term, oomph. To put it simply, I found the story in Fire Lines neither enthralling nor compelling. In the first part of the book, I was impressed by the authentic portrayal of abuse of power perpetrated by socioeconomic inequalities. In fact, the manner in which the author wrote about poverty and class-related injustice was very much close to home.
Overall, Fire Lines was a fairly decent read. I’d say that I enjoyed the first half a whole lot more than the latter half of the story. Definitely far from the perfect novel, but I do genuinely believe that it’s still worth looking into.
Short disclaimer: I received a digital Advanced Reader’s Copy (ARC) of Fire Lines as part of my participation in a blog tour hosted by A Daydreamer’s Thoughts. This, however, neither affects my opinion nor the content of my review in any way.
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The characters of Fire Lines were likable, and for the most part, well-developed. It was not particularly hard to invest in them and in their smaller narratives. However, admittedly, reading about them – Emi in particular – became extremely frustrating on more than one occasion. I guess this was mainly because every now and then, I could not fully fathom the rationale behind their actions. Seriously, sometimes I had to stop reading and ask myself, “Are they deliberately being idiots and making thoughtless, impulsive decisions just to move the plot forward?”
Mini rant on aforementioned character idiocy:
My main problem with Fire Lines lies in its plot delivery, and by that, I don’t mean to say that the plot itself was awful and contained too many holes. The plot itself was fairly okay, in my opinion. However, it lacked, for the lack of a better term, oomph. To put it simply, I found the story in Fire Lines neither enthralling nor compelling. In the first part of the book, I was impressed by the authentic portrayal of abuse of power perpetrated by socioeconomic inequalities. In fact, the manner in which the author wrote about poverty and class-related injustice was very much close to home.
Overall, Fire Lines was a fairly decent read. I’d say that I enjoyed the first half a whole lot more than the latter half of the story. Definitely far from the perfect novel, but I do genuinely believe that it’s still worth looking into.
Short disclaimer: I received a digital Advanced Reader’s Copy (ARC) of Fire Lines as part of my participation in a blog tour hosted by A Daydreamer’s Thoughts. This, however, neither affects my opinion nor the content of my review in any way.
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October 21, 2017
Review originally posted on The Bibliophile Chronicles
Fire Lines is a lush story in a fantastic magical setting, and one of the things I most enjoyed about this book was the excellent world building. The magick and history were all very well laid out, and really helped to centre the reader in the midst of the story.
Emi and the rest of the cast are also really likeable characters, and it wasn’t hard to become completely absorbed by their story. They are well rounded and developed – you root for Emi almost from the get go, and there’s plenty of exciting moments to keep you reading along the way. I also think that cover is fantastic, it’s really eye-catching and I can’t wait to buy a physical copy to have on my shelves.
I did feel some parts of the story were a little slow, particularly in the early chapters of the book, but once everything kicks off towards the latter half of the book, I definitely found the book hard to put down. It was engaging, well written and had plenty of the magic and mystery that YA fantasy fans will love.
I really enjoyed Fire Lines and really enjoyed seeing the different cultures and groups that live outside the wall. It’s a really exciting read and if you’re looking for a new YA fantasy series, this is definitely not going to be one to miss. I for one am now desperately waiting for book two!
Fire Lines is a lush story in a fantastic magical setting, and one of the things I most enjoyed about this book was the excellent world building. The magick and history were all very well laid out, and really helped to centre the reader in the midst of the story.
Emi and the rest of the cast are also really likeable characters, and it wasn’t hard to become completely absorbed by their story. They are well rounded and developed – you root for Emi almost from the get go, and there’s plenty of exciting moments to keep you reading along the way. I also think that cover is fantastic, it’s really eye-catching and I can’t wait to buy a physical copy to have on my shelves.
I did feel some parts of the story were a little slow, particularly in the early chapters of the book, but once everything kicks off towards the latter half of the book, I definitely found the book hard to put down. It was engaging, well written and had plenty of the magic and mystery that YA fantasy fans will love.
I really enjoyed Fire Lines and really enjoyed seeing the different cultures and groups that live outside the wall. It’s a really exciting read and if you’re looking for a new YA fantasy series, this is definitely not going to be one to miss. I for one am now desperately waiting for book two!
March 3, 2018
One day, I’ll actually review a book on the day I finish it.
Today will not be that day. Fire Lines is not that book.
I’d not heard a lot about it, but it interested me, so gave it a try. Fire Lines clocks in at just under 300 pages, but an insanely busy week made it take longer than needed. It’s actually harder than I thought to come up with words for this without giving spoilers, but I’ll do my best.
The beginning reminded me of a few books I’d read before and it seemed like it might follow similar tropes popular in the YA genre. The beginning was a bit hard for me to get through, since I was being distracted by a few things. (Note to self- always read when alone) Honestly, I found the first couple of chapters a little slow anyway, but it soon picked up when Emi discovers the world outside of her home, and more about who she is. That’s where the real interesting stuff is.
We meet a host of interesting characters, including Kole, who is- wait for it- an elephant rider. They only ride the elephants in battle though, and have an amazing bond with their elephant. I fell in love with Maya quickly- how many books have I read with actual elephants in?
Not many.
We see quite a lot of the world, the building of which I think will only get better in the next books. There’s a handy map at the front too, but we all know I love books with maps anyway! There were many twists and turns I didn’t see coming, and other aspects/creatures I enjoyed, elephants aside.
I have positive expectations for when book 2 comes out.
Today will not be that day. Fire Lines is not that book.
I’d not heard a lot about it, but it interested me, so gave it a try. Fire Lines clocks in at just under 300 pages, but an insanely busy week made it take longer than needed. It’s actually harder than I thought to come up with words for this without giving spoilers, but I’ll do my best.
The beginning reminded me of a few books I’d read before and it seemed like it might follow similar tropes popular in the YA genre. The beginning was a bit hard for me to get through, since I was being distracted by a few things. (Note to self- always read when alone) Honestly, I found the first couple of chapters a little slow anyway, but it soon picked up when Emi discovers the world outside of her home, and more about who she is. That’s where the real interesting stuff is.
We meet a host of interesting characters, including Kole, who is- wait for it- an elephant rider. They only ride the elephants in battle though, and have an amazing bond with their elephant. I fell in love with Maya quickly- how many books have I read with actual elephants in?
Not many.
We see quite a lot of the world, the building of which I think will only get better in the next books. There’s a handy map at the front too, but we all know I love books with maps anyway! There were many twists and turns I didn’t see coming, and other aspects/creatures I enjoyed, elephants aside.
I have positive expectations for when book 2 comes out.
October 30, 2017
WOW. JUST WOW. I am in love with this book!
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September 29, 2017
My review was first posted on Northern Plunder, you can read more of my reviews there too.
Once I got the email from Faye about the chance to review this book I knew it was perfect for me.
This also caught my eye at YALC as they were handing out samplers of it.
(I passed on my 2 copies – oops, look by Sunday you forget what you’ve picked up already – to friends so I’m hoping they love it too)
Fire Lines sets the scene instantly that Nhatu, the city Emi lives in, has banned magic as a way to protect them due to the previous destruction of the outside world.
But Nhatu is struggling itself with a clear imbalance between classes and poverty being on the rise. Emi’s life is not an easy one but its about to become harder and it is clear to herself that she holds some kind of magical power though she is unsure why.
Its also clear that even before she began showing signs of magic she disagreed with the teachings of her city due to her father being a great influence on her before his disappearance.
The first scene that made me realise I was going to devour this book happens really on which set the pace for the rest of the book too.
Emi’s plan to keep her newly found magic hidden for her mother, and her owns, safety soon falls apart as she steps up to put a halt to a public humiliation of her neighbour. She can’t stand the injustice that is taking place and burns the soldiers face with her hands.
This is what propels the plot forward. We don’t have to sit around waiting and reading about planning and hiding. We’re acting, and we’re acting fast.
Emi’s world falls apart.
She has magic. The world outside of Nhatu still exists. She is born from a fire stone. Magical creatures still exist too.
From the point Emi climbs over the walls of Nhatu and escapes into the vast world she thought was destroyed, with her childhood friend Tsam, the pacing of the book is fast which suited me great because I couldn’t put it down and was getting through a chapter per bus ride too/from work.
I loved the other characters we’re introduced too. Each of them are really interesting. As the main characters are from 3 different cities its awesome to learn about their cultural differences and livelihoods as Emi does.
Seeing the true outside world from her point of view was really helpful because it meant we, the audience, gained knowledge of this world in a very natural way. it wasn’t forced.
I think I have two tiny complaints about the book.
1. I felt some parts of the story were predictable. On the other hand you can also say that it was good writing/foreshadowing that I had an inclining some of the events that happened would do. There was a big reveal towards the end that really surprised and hurt me though.
2. Love Triangle Trope. It wasnt a major fully fleshed out one but there were little hints that this could’ve been something that happened. Emi was worried about interacting with one male because she didn’t want another to get jealous. Honestly I just kind of wished these parts didn’t happen, even if they weren’t major, because there is a time and place y’know? There was so much more going on it wasn’t needed.
Without giving too much away I’ll touch on other elements I liked:
– We see the background of the villain which indicates they weren’t always this way, they developed and grew due to his desire to be a watcher
– Elephants as companions! So adorable.
– A character is abused, drugged, and controlled but they’re not demonised for their actions. Redemption, growth, and a possible future seems likely for this character in the future books.
– A strong female warrior considered an equal to her male watchers.
I actually wrote out a full review and deleted it because I gave away so much that happened, so hopefully this is more spoiler free and restrained ha.
Yup. I really enjoyed this. I hope my friends are enjoying their samplers and I look forward to reading more by Cara! Super thankful for this opportunity.
Once I got the email from Faye about the chance to review this book I knew it was perfect for me.
This also caught my eye at YALC as they were handing out samplers of it.
(I passed on my 2 copies – oops, look by Sunday you forget what you’ve picked up already – to friends so I’m hoping they love it too)
Fire Lines sets the scene instantly that Nhatu, the city Emi lives in, has banned magic as a way to protect them due to the previous destruction of the outside world.
But Nhatu is struggling itself with a clear imbalance between classes and poverty being on the rise. Emi’s life is not an easy one but its about to become harder and it is clear to herself that she holds some kind of magical power though she is unsure why.
Its also clear that even before she began showing signs of magic she disagreed with the teachings of her city due to her father being a great influence on her before his disappearance.
The first scene that made me realise I was going to devour this book happens really on which set the pace for the rest of the book too.
Emi’s plan to keep her newly found magic hidden for her mother, and her owns, safety soon falls apart as she steps up to put a halt to a public humiliation of her neighbour. She can’t stand the injustice that is taking place and burns the soldiers face with her hands.
This is what propels the plot forward. We don’t have to sit around waiting and reading about planning and hiding. We’re acting, and we’re acting fast.
Emi’s world falls apart.
She has magic. The world outside of Nhatu still exists. She is born from a fire stone. Magical creatures still exist too.
From the point Emi climbs over the walls of Nhatu and escapes into the vast world she thought was destroyed, with her childhood friend Tsam, the pacing of the book is fast which suited me great because I couldn’t put it down and was getting through a chapter per bus ride too/from work.
I loved the other characters we’re introduced too. Each of them are really interesting. As the main characters are from 3 different cities its awesome to learn about their cultural differences and livelihoods as Emi does.
Seeing the true outside world from her point of view was really helpful because it meant we, the audience, gained knowledge of this world in a very natural way. it wasn’t forced.
I think I have two tiny complaints about the book.
1. I felt some parts of the story were predictable. On the other hand you can also say that it was good writing/foreshadowing that I had an inclining some of the events that happened would do. There was a big reveal towards the end that really surprised and hurt me though.
2. Love Triangle Trope. It wasnt a major fully fleshed out one but there were little hints that this could’ve been something that happened. Emi was worried about interacting with one male because she didn’t want another to get jealous. Honestly I just kind of wished these parts didn’t happen, even if they weren’t major, because there is a time and place y’know? There was so much more going on it wasn’t needed.
Without giving too much away I’ll touch on other elements I liked:
– We see the background of the villain which indicates they weren’t always this way, they developed and grew due to his desire to be a watcher
– Elephants as companions! So adorable.
– A character is abused, drugged, and controlled but they’re not demonised for their actions. Redemption, growth, and a possible future seems likely for this character in the future books.
– A strong female warrior considered an equal to her male watchers.
I actually wrote out a full review and deleted it because I gave away so much that happened, so hopefully this is more spoiler free and restrained ha.
Yup. I really enjoyed this. I hope my friends are enjoying their samplers and I look forward to reading more by Cara! Super thankful for this opportunity.
November 11, 2017
*Knjigo sem prejela v zameno za odkrito mnenje, vendar zagotavljam da to ne vpliva na moj komentar*
Z branjem tele knjige sem imela prenekatero težavo. Vse se je začelo gladko, zgodba je bila zanimiva, lepo je tekla in liki so bili čisto v redu. Nato pa se je začela komplicirati in BUM naenkrat naokoli hodijo posebna bitja s krili (ne niso angeli). Našo glavno junakinjo odpeljejo iz njenega sveta, ki je bil seveda lažen in pod vplivom voditeljev, res totalen šok.
Vse to mi je bilo čisto odveč in imela sem občutek, da se je dogajanje preveč odmaknilo od začetne zgodbe.
Knjigo sem odložila, saj me branje ni nič kaj mikalo. Vendar sem želela izpolniti svoj del dogovora in knjigo prebrati, da bom lahko podala resnično oceno in ne zgolj ohlapnih besed o tem, da knjige nisem prebrala.
Vzela sem jo v roke, prebrala nekaj strani in jo kmalu pustila samevati za več dni.
Konec koncev pa sem jo prebrala. Zgodba se je malo razvila, čeprav se je preveč trudila, da bi bila podobna kakšnim drugim izredno dobro zasnovanim zgodbam polnih nenavadnih običajev, ljudi in stvari. Nekako sem se navadila, da se neprestano razlagajo nove in nove 'nenavadnosti' tega sveta.
Pri zgodbi mi je bilo všeč, da ni sledila nareku drugih knjig tega žanra in je imela nekakšen svoj potek. Vendar pa se mi zdi, da bi lahko bila veliko bolje izpeljana. Motilo me je, da se je bralcu kar naprej nekaj razlagalo in pojasnjevalo. Ne vem ali ljudje res tako površno berejo, ampak če se osebi kregata res ni potrebno posebej napisati, da je lik nekaj rekel jezno, ker se prerekata. In to večkrat!
Naj na hitro pokomentiram še like. Ti so običajni karakterji in precej klišejski. Lik ki me je edini pritegnil pa je nepričakovano umrl. Seveda se pojavi tudi ljubezenski trikotnik in enkrat ugibaj kdo dobi dekle: seksi, temen, skrivnostnež ali najboljši prijatelj, miren in prijeten fant?
Knjiga bo marsikomu mogoče všeč, ampak mene res ni prepričala.
Z branjem tele knjige sem imela prenekatero težavo. Vse se je začelo gladko, zgodba je bila zanimiva, lepo je tekla in liki so bili čisto v redu. Nato pa se je začela komplicirati in BUM naenkrat naokoli hodijo posebna bitja s krili (ne niso angeli). Našo glavno junakinjo odpeljejo iz njenega sveta, ki je bil seveda lažen in pod vplivom voditeljev, res totalen šok.
Vse to mi je bilo čisto odveč in imela sem občutek, da se je dogajanje preveč odmaknilo od začetne zgodbe.
Knjigo sem odložila, saj me branje ni nič kaj mikalo. Vendar sem želela izpolniti svoj del dogovora in knjigo prebrati, da bom lahko podala resnično oceno in ne zgolj ohlapnih besed o tem, da knjige nisem prebrala.
Vzela sem jo v roke, prebrala nekaj strani in jo kmalu pustila samevati za več dni.
Konec koncev pa sem jo prebrala. Zgodba se je malo razvila, čeprav se je preveč trudila, da bi bila podobna kakšnim drugim izredno dobro zasnovanim zgodbam polnih nenavadnih običajev, ljudi in stvari. Nekako sem se navadila, da se neprestano razlagajo nove in nove 'nenavadnosti' tega sveta.
Pri zgodbi mi je bilo všeč, da ni sledila nareku drugih knjig tega žanra in je imela nekakšen svoj potek. Vendar pa se mi zdi, da bi lahko bila veliko bolje izpeljana. Motilo me je, da se je bralcu kar naprej nekaj razlagalo in pojasnjevalo. Ne vem ali ljudje res tako površno berejo, ampak če se osebi kregata res ni potrebno posebej napisati, da je lik nekaj rekel jezno, ker se prerekata. In to večkrat!
Naj na hitro pokomentiram še like. Ti so običajni karakterji in precej klišejski. Lik ki me je edini pritegnil pa je nepričakovano umrl. Seveda se pojavi tudi ljubezenski trikotnik in enkrat ugibaj kdo dobi dekle: seksi, temen, skrivnostnež ali najboljši prijatelj, miren in prijeten fant?
Knjiga bo marsikomu mogoče všeč, ampak mene res ni prepričala.
September 24, 2017
First of all, a huge thank you to the lovely Faye for inviting me to take part in this blog tour and to Bewick Press for providing me with a digital copy of this thrilling debut novel in exchange for an honest review. I would not be exaggerating when I tell you that Fire Lines is the most action packed story that I've read for a long time. Seriously, at times I was on the edge of my seat not knowing what was going to happen next and with the addition of a magic-based plot, a dastardly villain and a strong female lead it's the perfect read for anyone who loves their fantasy narratives.
The amazing world that Cara Thurlbourn has created is composed of four different cities and a variety of cultures although when we first meet our heroine Émi, she is ensconced in the land of Nhatu which is surrounded by a gigantic wall, cutting it off from the rest of the world. The city itself is divided into a number of quarters which is associated with social class and after Émi's father is taken prisoner for an infraction, she and her mother are moved into the lowest quarter, The Red Quarter where food is scarce, their lodgings are decidedly dodgy and they are forced to undergo random inspections without warning. The law makers in this land have made it known that the giant wall is there for protection since the evil Mahg started using black magick for his own detestable means. As a result, anything magical is expressly forbidden and anyone who is seen to possess powers or instruments that could be used for magic is punished in the most brutal manner.
Of course, you might have guessed, our heroine discovers that she does possess some magical know how but has no idea how to control or harness it. When the cruel Cadets discover that Émi might have strange abilities she is forced to flee and for the first time, manages to get over the wall and discover the fantastical new lands she had previously believed to be just myths. This is when Émi discovers who she really is, that she has a twin sister called Ava and that it is imperative that she find her to stop our villain Mahg completing his wicked plans. With the help of her new friends The Watchers, Émi must draw on all her strengths and hone her emerging powers for the inevitable battle that is to come.
I have to say, the world building in this novel was really wonderful. I loved the different lands we saw through Émi's eyes, particularly the city of Tarynne and the special bond that they developed with their elephant companions. Émi herself was a fantastic, independent female lead although rather reckless and impulsive at times which had me worrying at times what mess she was going to end up in next. I would have loved for the rest of the characters to be a bit more fleshed out - it felt like there was a lot of potential for characters like Garrett, Alyssa and Tsam to have more vibrant personalities, especially Garrett who I adored for reasons that I simply cannot spoil for anyone who wants to read this! As a "baddie," Mahg was pretty brilliant and very well drawn although I'd love to have known a bit more of his back story and how he came to be as hateful as he is, perhaps this will be explored further in the second novel?
To be honest, the story really came alive for me at the beginning where Émi is stuck under the hideous rules and regulations of Nhatu. At the end of the first chapter, I was captivated by the world which reminded me a lot of a harsh Nazi regime and was at times, quite difficult to read about. When Émi manages to escape, I felt the story lost some of the rich detail that was so exciting to me in the first few chapters although I did appreciate that the narrative had to move on and move on it certainly did - at a startling pace! From then on, the action ramps up considerably and doesn't let up until the end which provides a tantalising glimpse into the second novel in the series. I think fans of fantasy, strong female characters and exciting/tense sequences will find a lot to enjoy in this story and I'm intrigued to see where things are going to go for Émi after the dramatic finale that the author leaves us with.
For my full review and many more please visit my blog at http://www.bibliobeth.com
The amazing world that Cara Thurlbourn has created is composed of four different cities and a variety of cultures although when we first meet our heroine Émi, she is ensconced in the land of Nhatu which is surrounded by a gigantic wall, cutting it off from the rest of the world. The city itself is divided into a number of quarters which is associated with social class and after Émi's father is taken prisoner for an infraction, she and her mother are moved into the lowest quarter, The Red Quarter where food is scarce, their lodgings are decidedly dodgy and they are forced to undergo random inspections without warning. The law makers in this land have made it known that the giant wall is there for protection since the evil Mahg started using black magick for his own detestable means. As a result, anything magical is expressly forbidden and anyone who is seen to possess powers or instruments that could be used for magic is punished in the most brutal manner.
Of course, you might have guessed, our heroine discovers that she does possess some magical know how but has no idea how to control or harness it. When the cruel Cadets discover that Émi might have strange abilities she is forced to flee and for the first time, manages to get over the wall and discover the fantastical new lands she had previously believed to be just myths. This is when Émi discovers who she really is, that she has a twin sister called Ava and that it is imperative that she find her to stop our villain Mahg completing his wicked plans. With the help of her new friends The Watchers, Émi must draw on all her strengths and hone her emerging powers for the inevitable battle that is to come.
I have to say, the world building in this novel was really wonderful. I loved the different lands we saw through Émi's eyes, particularly the city of Tarynne and the special bond that they developed with their elephant companions. Émi herself was a fantastic, independent female lead although rather reckless and impulsive at times which had me worrying at times what mess she was going to end up in next. I would have loved for the rest of the characters to be a bit more fleshed out - it felt like there was a lot of potential for characters like Garrett, Alyssa and Tsam to have more vibrant personalities, especially Garrett who I adored for reasons that I simply cannot spoil for anyone who wants to read this! As a "baddie," Mahg was pretty brilliant and very well drawn although I'd love to have known a bit more of his back story and how he came to be as hateful as he is, perhaps this will be explored further in the second novel?
To be honest, the story really came alive for me at the beginning where Émi is stuck under the hideous rules and regulations of Nhatu. At the end of the first chapter, I was captivated by the world which reminded me a lot of a harsh Nazi regime and was at times, quite difficult to read about. When Émi manages to escape, I felt the story lost some of the rich detail that was so exciting to me in the first few chapters although I did appreciate that the narrative had to move on and move on it certainly did - at a startling pace! From then on, the action ramps up considerably and doesn't let up until the end which provides a tantalising glimpse into the second novel in the series. I think fans of fantasy, strong female characters and exciting/tense sequences will find a lot to enjoy in this story and I'm intrigued to see where things are going to go for Émi after the dramatic finale that the author leaves us with.
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September 24, 2017
*An advanced copy of this book was provided to me digitally, for the purpose of an honest review, as part of the blog tour. This has not influenced my opinions, as stated in the following review.*
It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this strongly about a fantasy novel, and I mean this in the best possible way. This book had me totally gripped right the way through, with an action packed plot and some really great character development. I was interested by the summary, but there is even more to love about this book than first meets the eye.
The world building in Fire Lines is interesting, because we are following the perspective of Émi, a person who has been isolated in a walled city her entire life, with only whispered stories of outside. This means that we learn about the world, and experience everything for the first time right along with the protagonist. I found this made the world feel more special and impressive, as the descriptions were entangled with the emotions of someone who has been kept in the dark. I also really liked the variety of settings that are visited in this book, and the different atmospheres that they had. It’s definitely something I’m looking forward to seeing more of in future books.
Fire Lines is very plot driven, with the story being very fast paced, taking place over only a couple of weeks. This kept me engaged in the story, and saw the pages flying by, but this did not hinder the character development in the slightest, with each of the main characters getting back story and development in a way that made me really care about them. In Fire Lines, there is a really great balance between the plot and the characters, that really gives the best of both worlds. The relationships between the characters were also something that I enjoyed reading about, and watching how they develop as new characters are introduced.
Émi is an incredibly strong and likeable female lead in that she is a survivor, she has not had an easy life but she keeps going, and I love that. At the start of the book she is working multiple jobs to pay rent and get by, supporting her mother at the same time. The are living in squalid conditions in a heavily controlled city where they are terrorized by frequent inspections and anti-magic propaganda is everywhere. She keeps working, she tries to keep her mother safe and she tries to do the right thing. I loved seeing her come to grips with her powers, and history while forging relationships with the characters over the course of the book.
There are a number of well-developed side characters that really add something to this story. There’s Tsam, Garrett and Alyssa, a group of young watchers, winged guardians tasked with getting Émi to safety. These three have a long history together and it shows in the dynamics of their relationships. Then there is Kole, a strong, stoic warrior and elephant rider. What I really liked about this book is how all the characters played off each other. Also I really appreciated that for most of the book there is only the barest hint of a romance plot line, by the end it’s starting to develop, but it still takes a back seat to the much more important mission. This is something I love to see, as I prefer slow burn romances that complement the plot, rather than overpowering it.
My only minor issue was that I wanted to see more of the villain. For most of the book he felt more like a looming but distant presence. I didn’t get to see much of his personality and wanted to see a little more development for his character. However since this is the first book in a series, there is time for this to be covered in future books.
All things considered this was a refreshing young adult fantasy read with some unique and interesting twists and turns that kept me gripped until the very last page. There is a lot to like about this book, with its expansive world building and interesting, layered characters. I really enjoyed it, and am really looking forward to seeing what’s in store for the characters in book two. This was a 4.5/5 star read for me. If you’re looking for a young adult fantasy novel with magic, adventure, and a strong female lead, then I would definitely recommend checking this out.
It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this strongly about a fantasy novel, and I mean this in the best possible way. This book had me totally gripped right the way through, with an action packed plot and some really great character development. I was interested by the summary, but there is even more to love about this book than first meets the eye.
The world building in Fire Lines is interesting, because we are following the perspective of Émi, a person who has been isolated in a walled city her entire life, with only whispered stories of outside. This means that we learn about the world, and experience everything for the first time right along with the protagonist. I found this made the world feel more special and impressive, as the descriptions were entangled with the emotions of someone who has been kept in the dark. I also really liked the variety of settings that are visited in this book, and the different atmospheres that they had. It’s definitely something I’m looking forward to seeing more of in future books.
Fire Lines is very plot driven, with the story being very fast paced, taking place over only a couple of weeks. This kept me engaged in the story, and saw the pages flying by, but this did not hinder the character development in the slightest, with each of the main characters getting back story and development in a way that made me really care about them. In Fire Lines, there is a really great balance between the plot and the characters, that really gives the best of both worlds. The relationships between the characters were also something that I enjoyed reading about, and watching how they develop as new characters are introduced.
Émi is an incredibly strong and likeable female lead in that she is a survivor, she has not had an easy life but she keeps going, and I love that. At the start of the book she is working multiple jobs to pay rent and get by, supporting her mother at the same time. The are living in squalid conditions in a heavily controlled city where they are terrorized by frequent inspections and anti-magic propaganda is everywhere. She keeps working, she tries to keep her mother safe and she tries to do the right thing. I loved seeing her come to grips with her powers, and history while forging relationships with the characters over the course of the book.
There are a number of well-developed side characters that really add something to this story. There’s Tsam, Garrett and Alyssa, a group of young watchers, winged guardians tasked with getting Émi to safety. These three have a long history together and it shows in the dynamics of their relationships. Then there is Kole, a strong, stoic warrior and elephant rider. What I really liked about this book is how all the characters played off each other. Also I really appreciated that for most of the book there is only the barest hint of a romance plot line, by the end it’s starting to develop, but it still takes a back seat to the much more important mission. This is something I love to see, as I prefer slow burn romances that complement the plot, rather than overpowering it.
My only minor issue was that I wanted to see more of the villain. For most of the book he felt more like a looming but distant presence. I didn’t get to see much of his personality and wanted to see a little more development for his character. However since this is the first book in a series, there is time for this to be covered in future books.
All things considered this was a refreshing young adult fantasy read with some unique and interesting twists and turns that kept me gripped until the very last page. There is a lot to like about this book, with its expansive world building and interesting, layered characters. I really enjoyed it, and am really looking forward to seeing what’s in store for the characters in book two. This was a 4.5/5 star read for me. If you’re looking for a young adult fantasy novel with magic, adventure, and a strong female lead, then I would definitely recommend checking this out.
October 17, 2017
First published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
This is a coming of age and quest based fantasy about a young female protagonist facing dire odds against an evil and powerful foe, Mahg. Published 29 September, 2017, this is a debut novel by Cara Thurlbourn from Bewick Press.
Émi is trying to do the best she can manage after the imprisonment of her father and the demotion of her mother to a slum in her walled and isolated city. The anti-magic fanatical government and secret police are terrorizing the citizens. It's during a midnight raid when she turns 17 that Émi's latent magical skill bursts loose, endangering her and everyone around her.
The government's propaganda machine has convinced the populace that their walled city is the only thing protecting them from the evil outside, but Émi's not convinced that the walls around them are protecting them and not imprisoning them.
There are some nice twists on standard fantasy tropes. There are winged avatar/angel type beings along with some nice twists on the standard fantasy and magic themes. It's de rigeur to have angst and romantic drama in young adult fiction, but it doesn't overwhelm or drive the plot overmuch. There's enough romance to satisfy the audience without being completely over the top and unbelievable.
There are some technical problems with the pacing and plotting, even though it's a quest driven fantasy, there seems to be overmuch gratuitous 'go here, now over there, now back where you started from'. The band of adventurers seems less like a band and more like a group of squabbling teenagers on a class trip. That being said, it is a thoroughly readable book with a cast of relatable characters (for a fantasy novel).
I was impressed by the detail of the world building. Clearly there are other things going on in the backstory, and I hope the author shares some of those stories with us in future books. The elephant riders and watchers (winged people) are well written and freshly original.
Fair warning, this is not a standalone novel and ends on a dramatic cliff hanger. I'm looking forward to future books.
Three and a half stars
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.
This is a coming of age and quest based fantasy about a young female protagonist facing dire odds against an evil and powerful foe, Mahg. Published 29 September, 2017, this is a debut novel by Cara Thurlbourn from Bewick Press.
Émi is trying to do the best she can manage after the imprisonment of her father and the demotion of her mother to a slum in her walled and isolated city. The anti-magic fanatical government and secret police are terrorizing the citizens. It's during a midnight raid when she turns 17 that Émi's latent magical skill bursts loose, endangering her and everyone around her.
The government's propaganda machine has convinced the populace that their walled city is the only thing protecting them from the evil outside, but Émi's not convinced that the walls around them are protecting them and not imprisoning them.
There are some nice twists on standard fantasy tropes. There are winged avatar/angel type beings along with some nice twists on the standard fantasy and magic themes. It's de rigeur to have angst and romantic drama in young adult fiction, but it doesn't overwhelm or drive the plot overmuch. There's enough romance to satisfy the audience without being completely over the top and unbelievable.
There are some technical problems with the pacing and plotting, even though it's a quest driven fantasy, there seems to be overmuch gratuitous 'go here, now over there, now back where you started from'. The band of adventurers seems less like a band and more like a group of squabbling teenagers on a class trip. That being said, it is a thoroughly readable book with a cast of relatable characters (for a fantasy novel).
I was impressed by the detail of the world building. Clearly there are other things going on in the backstory, and I hope the author shares some of those stories with us in future books. The elephant riders and watchers (winged people) are well written and freshly original.
Fair warning, this is not a standalone novel and ends on a dramatic cliff hanger. I'm looking forward to future books.
Three and a half stars
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.
September 24, 2017
I really enjoyed this story. I found the main group of characters easy to connect to and the world created immensely interesting. I’m very glad to hear this is the first in a trilogy so that we get more chance to explore.
That being said I was really interested in the location where the book started and would have liked to have spent a little more time with Émi there. I think because it reminded me a little of the world in Divergent, trapped in a walled city with outside civilisation destroyed. Looks like we get to go back in book two but things will have changed. I just wanted more detail about daily life. For example I’d have liked some more detail on the magick systems in the world. In the initial city magick has been banned but I’d love to know more about what it looked like before the ban.
I felt the middle portion of the book did lack a little dramatic action and then the end of the book ramped that up and perhaps felt a little rushed, and hello Cliffhanger. Luckily I was already invested enough to want more, and I had realised there wasn’t enough book for all my questions to be answered.
There is a love triangle in play here (personally I don’t mind them especially when they aren’t the main focus of the story – like in this case) and I was firmly on one team but will be watching carefully to see how this follows through.
I have a concept that some things that have been introduced aren’t quite what they seem and I’m intrigued to know if I’m right.
There were a couple of scenes that I adored and so want to see filmed because my visual imagining is never good enough.
The first are the scenes with the elephants and the bonding rituals between elephants and riders. I got full on Dumbo feels at one point as well.
The second was the Watcher Fledging Ceremony. The winged display was so enchantingly described. This would make a great animation piece for a fan artist to work on – anyone???
Finally I’d like to share a quote that I think speaks very much to what is going on in our current political climate and should be read as a bit of a warning to us all.
Thanks to the author, Cara, and to Faye for arranging an early e-copy of the book for me to read. The opinions presented above are entirely my own.
Originally posted on my blog here - https://kirstyes.co.uk/2017/09/20/fir...
November 1, 2017
Thurlbourn’s world-building is exceptional. It’s imaginative and detailed, and completely immersive. In a way, we’re introduced to the multiple worlds - first the city of Nhatu, with its dystopian regimes, and then the wider world, each region with its own lores and customs.
Characters are convincing with complex relationships, although the love triangle and ensuing conflict was perhaps a little too unpredictable to be completely believable. Emi is brilliant, a strong but impulsive female lead. In a way, she is two characters - the heroine she discovers she is destined to be, and the girl who left behind her oppressors and her family. Her harsh upbringing in Nhatu saw her facing untold difficulties at the hands of her oppressors, and these origins are never forgotten, informing her choices. Each identity weaves together to form a convincing whole. Emi faces two separate antagonists - the classically evil villain, Mahg, and the oppressive rulers of Nhatu, who hold her mother captive. The needs of dealing with both are effectively played against each other. It’s fantasy plus a dystopian setting, and there’s huge scope here for a Hunger Games-esque rebellion and defeating a Voldemort-esque evil lord.
Thurlbourn’s writing is great, with lots of splendid visual sequences. Pacing is excellent making this an easy read - the perfect escapism. I can’t wait for the next in the series.
Many thanks to Cara Thurlbourn and Bewick Press via NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Characters are convincing with complex relationships, although the love triangle and ensuing conflict was perhaps a little too unpredictable to be completely believable. Emi is brilliant, a strong but impulsive female lead. In a way, she is two characters - the heroine she discovers she is destined to be, and the girl who left behind her oppressors and her family. Her harsh upbringing in Nhatu saw her facing untold difficulties at the hands of her oppressors, and these origins are never forgotten, informing her choices. Each identity weaves together to form a convincing whole. Emi faces two separate antagonists - the classically evil villain, Mahg, and the oppressive rulers of Nhatu, who hold her mother captive. The needs of dealing with both are effectively played against each other. It’s fantasy plus a dystopian setting, and there’s huge scope here for a Hunger Games-esque rebellion and defeating a Voldemort-esque evil lord.
Thurlbourn’s writing is great, with lots of splendid visual sequences. Pacing is excellent making this an easy read - the perfect escapism. I can’t wait for the next in the series.
Many thanks to Cara Thurlbourn and Bewick Press via NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 19, 2020
Life behind the walls in the Red quarter is challenging for Emi. When she reaches seventeen however, her eyes are opened to a world outside the walls, and just how important she is too it. She discovers her talent for magic. A talent that is now forbidden. Making her escape, she becomes tangled up in a world of Watchers and sorcery, fighting evils and trying to find who she really is. Can she live up to her destiny?
This book had me hooked from chapter one. I loved Emi as the unknowing, self doubting but fundamentally strong female protagonist. I will be interested to see how her character grows further in this series. All the other characters were very well described and all had very individual traits and characteristics. The story was clear, well written and interesting. There was a very definite ‘good’ and ‘evil’ and I was rooting for Emi and the gang throughout the story.
I did feel the last three chapters were slightly rushed and just took the adrenaline and impact away from the ending a little. But that said I would certainly recommend this to YA fantasy fans. I understand Thurlbourn is currently working on the sequel, and I for one can not wait to get my hands on it!
This book had me hooked from chapter one. I loved Emi as the unknowing, self doubting but fundamentally strong female protagonist. I will be interested to see how her character grows further in this series. All the other characters were very well described and all had very individual traits and characteristics. The story was clear, well written and interesting. There was a very definite ‘good’ and ‘evil’ and I was rooting for Emi and the gang throughout the story.
I did feel the last three chapters were slightly rushed and just took the adrenaline and impact away from the ending a little. But that said I would certainly recommend this to YA fantasy fans. I understand Thurlbourn is currently working on the sequel, and I for one can not wait to get my hands on it!
January 3, 2018
This book was a real treat from start to finish. I loved the cover and the map inside which helped to set the scene- I found myself referring back to it throughout the story to help me visualise where the events were happening.
One of the strengths of this book was the world in which it was set. From the cruel and oppressive Nhatu to the ethereal Abilene, each setting was distinct and vividly described, including details of the culture and social interactions. Personally I loved Tarynne and the relationships that the citizens had with the elephants but I could have gladly read more about any of the cities.
I was gripped from the first page and became completely immersed in the story. If I had a critcism it would be that after setting the story up so well the last third seemed rushed with a fairly abrupt ending, albeit with a cliffhanger to get you ready for the next installment! All in all I loved this book and felt slightly lost when I had finished it. I’m looking forward to the next book - I hope it won’t be too long to wait!
One of the strengths of this book was the world in which it was set. From the cruel and oppressive Nhatu to the ethereal Abilene, each setting was distinct and vividly described, including details of the culture and social interactions. Personally I loved Tarynne and the relationships that the citizens had with the elephants but I could have gladly read more about any of the cities.
I was gripped from the first page and became completely immersed in the story. If I had a critcism it would be that after setting the story up so well the last third seemed rushed with a fairly abrupt ending, albeit with a cliffhanger to get you ready for the next installment! All in all I loved this book and felt slightly lost when I had finished it. I’m looking forward to the next book - I hope it won’t be too long to wait!
October 19, 2017
I received a free copy of this book through NetGalley in return for an honest review
So Fire Lines is an interesting YA fantasy novel about Emi, a girl who discovers the stories her father told her about the world outside her city were true. And in fact she is more than she ever knew.
This book has some really interesting world building in and some decent characters but it wasn't anything hugely special. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it but it wasn't a stand out book for me.
My only real issue however is that the final battle could be more action packed. It felt like not much happened and some of what did happen you don't read about until after. I wanted more of Emi realising her power and kicking butt and it was just...meh.
I did enjoy this book though and would recommend it. Oh and side note...both the author and publishers are near me so that makes me happy.
So Fire Lines is an interesting YA fantasy novel about Emi, a girl who discovers the stories her father told her about the world outside her city were true. And in fact she is more than she ever knew.
This book has some really interesting world building in and some decent characters but it wasn't anything hugely special. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it but it wasn't a stand out book for me.
My only real issue however is that the final battle could be more action packed. It felt like not much happened and some of what did happen you don't read about until after. I wanted more of Emi realising her power and kicking butt and it was just...meh.
I did enjoy this book though and would recommend it. Oh and side note...both the author and publishers are near me so that makes me happy.
September 5, 2017
This book was epic. The world-building is completely vivid and believable - from the harsh and troubled city of Nhatu, to the lush environs of Abilene. Events move along at a pleasing pace, and nothing ever seems drawn out, or, conversely, too brief. The characters are well-fleshed out, enough so that you do care what will happen next, yet not so formulaic that they don't surprise you at times. Many popular YA Fantasy elements are included within the plot but they have a rather unique spin and never feel tired. The heroine is engaging and likeable, and the baddie is suitably detestable but my overall memory and feel of the book is much more of the entirely fantastic world created. I cannot wait to read more, bring on book 2!
October 12, 2017
Fire Lines is a solid young adult novel. I loved that magical world and felt that the author does an excellent job detailing the background. I can see this novel doing very well with fantasy lovers and those who have previously enjoyed Hazelwood and The Diabolic. It definitely has great potential as a series.
June 27, 2018
Fire Lines has some of the best world building characteristics I've read in a long time. I really enjoyed the fast paced writing and plot driven story. I am a total fantasy buff, so when a book comes along and grabs me like this one did, I take notice. I really enjoyed this book immensely.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.
September 30, 2017
Talk about cliffhanger! When can I get the next installment? The intricate world of the four cities and all of the details involved within the different cultures is beautiful! I'd definitely recommend this and make sure you have the second book at hand because that cliffhanger is shocking!
September 13, 2018
Fire Lines has been a book that has been on my radar for a while and with the beautiful cover and interesting premise, I was sold on the book. The book did live up to my expectations but there was something missing from the book that I quite put my finger on.
I would like to say that I did like this book and I raced through it in a couple of hours so when I say this book was gripping, I mean it. I do think that part of the reason why I had some minor problems with this book is the speed that I read it and I was reading at such a speed that my mind was not processing everything that was going on but this was my main problem.
The beginning of the story was something that I really loved and I would have loved if this setting was carried on throughout the book but this is hopefully be seen in the sequel which I would love to be further explored. Saying that the rest of the book was highly enjoyable and I was surprised at some of the actions that happened that I gasped and they did leave me shocked as the world the book is set can be quite brutal.
I also really liked Emi as a character and the way that she interacts people, I did think at one point there could be a love triangle present but this did not happen and to be honest this book had limited romance which I did like and it definitely was not the focus of the story.
Overall, although I did have some problems in Fire Lines it was an interesting story especially as it features angels which I haven't read about in a long time and had a good magic system and I will definitely pick up the rest of the trilogy when they are released.
The Verdict:
Fire Lines is an interesting and exciting fantasy read which will leave you gripped throughout, waiting eagerly for the next book.
I would like to say that I did like this book and I raced through it in a couple of hours so when I say this book was gripping, I mean it. I do think that part of the reason why I had some minor problems with this book is the speed that I read it and I was reading at such a speed that my mind was not processing everything that was going on but this was my main problem.
The beginning of the story was something that I really loved and I would have loved if this setting was carried on throughout the book but this is hopefully be seen in the sequel which I would love to be further explored. Saying that the rest of the book was highly enjoyable and I was surprised at some of the actions that happened that I gasped and they did leave me shocked as the world the book is set can be quite brutal.
I also really liked Emi as a character and the way that she interacts people, I did think at one point there could be a love triangle present but this did not happen and to be honest this book had limited romance which I did like and it definitely was not the focus of the story.
Overall, although I did have some problems in Fire Lines it was an interesting story especially as it features angels which I haven't read about in a long time and had a good magic system and I will definitely pick up the rest of the trilogy when they are released.
The Verdict:
Fire Lines is an interesting and exciting fantasy read which will leave you gripped throughout, waiting eagerly for the next book.
July 21, 2018
Original book review posted on The Northern Writes
Why did I pick it?
I thought the synopsis sounded a bit different from the usual YA I’d picked up recently and wanted to give it a try.
What I loved about it
I loved that this book did not mess about. Right from the very beginning things got moving and FAST. Although I love a bit of world building it was still really refreshing to just jump straight into the action without much preamble.
Saying this there was still world building, it was dropped in when most appropriate to the storyline rather than as scene setting which I definitely preferred.
I really liked that this book did not go where I thought it was going. I was expecting something of a dystopian novel and got something with a lot more fantasy elements that I had been originally expecting so it was a very nice merge between the two.
What I loathed about it
Some of the plot points weren’t as detailed and thought out as I would have liked, but then I think it’s difficult to have a fast-paced storyline and yet still provide the rationale and the character development that I thought was missing.
Although I did like the curve to a more fantasy based world I hope that the storyline returns to the city eventually as I do feel there was more to explore there.
Thoughts
A great read for those that like a short and fast-paced storyline, I look forward to seeing how the rest of the series pans out.
September 22, 2017
I've read the free sample of this and OH MY GOODNESS.
I'm waiting eagerly for my full, beautiful shiny book to arrive.
I'm waiting eagerly for my full, beautiful shiny book to arrive.
November 23, 2017
This is a new to me author so when I was asked to join in the blog tour I did so as we had a review gap and I’m sooo glad I said Yes! It seems that my reading trend has taken a turn and I’m suddenly drawn to the books that hold magic, action and adventure….. and Cara’s book definitely ticked all those boxes for me.
I loved the whole situation about Émi having to hide her magic (i didn’t like how quickly she trusted some people) and how differently each quarter was treated depending on what colour sash they wore on their arm, would have liked a bit more background on that. I enjoyed the darkness about the four cities, it left you guessing how much was actually true and how much was twisted and added to.
For me this book had everything and I highly anticipate book 2 hitting my shelf!!
Actual rating – 3.5
I loved the whole situation about Émi having to hide her magic (i didn’t like how quickly she trusted some people) and how differently each quarter was treated depending on what colour sash they wore on their arm, would have liked a bit more background on that. I enjoyed the darkness about the four cities, it left you guessing how much was actually true and how much was twisted and added to.
For me this book had everything and I highly anticipate book 2 hitting my shelf!!
Actual rating – 3.5
November 24, 2017
Many thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for letting me read an ARC of this book.
This was an excellent read. Wrote along the same lines as Sarah J Maas' Assassin novels this will leave you wanting more. The story, plot and characters are all fabulous and I can't wait for the remaining novels.
Would definitely recommend!
This was an excellent read. Wrote along the same lines as Sarah J Maas' Assassin novels this will leave you wanting more. The story, plot and characters are all fabulous and I can't wait for the remaining novels.
Would definitely recommend!
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