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The Firebrand Chronicles #3
Burn: The Firebrand Chronicles, Book Three
1. Brenna 0.
An AWOL talent, an enemy-occupied hometown, and a Life Shade boyfriend-Brenna James just wants something to go right. Although her family has been given sanctuary in Syeira, Brenna will never be safe as long as Rune is hunting down and killing Firebrands.
Can someone please wake her up already?
When a prophecy sends Brenna and Baldwin on a confusing quest, they aren't sure where to begin. They must find the Caelestis Staff, a powerful object that both cuts and mends space itself. Rune wants it too, and he'll use any lethal tactics necessary to obtain it.
Yeah, nightmare material right there.
A traveling oasis, plenty of man-eating mermaids, and one Skeleton King later, Brenna seriously doubts she has the edge she needs to confront Rune. When Brenna's faced with the biggest test of her life, will she burn like the Firebrand she is? Or will she burn out?
An AWOL talent, an enemy-occupied hometown, and a Life Shade boyfriend-Brenna James just wants something to go right. Although her family has been given sanctuary in Syeira, Brenna will never be safe as long as Rune is hunting down and killing Firebrands.
Can someone please wake her up already?
When a prophecy sends Brenna and Baldwin on a confusing quest, they aren't sure where to begin. They must find the Caelestis Staff, a powerful object that both cuts and mends space itself. Rune wants it too, and he'll use any lethal tactics necessary to obtain it.
Yeah, nightmare material right there.
A traveling oasis, plenty of man-eating mermaids, and one Skeleton King later, Brenna seriously doubts she has the edge she needs to confront Rune. When Brenna's faced with the biggest test of her life, will she burn like the Firebrand she is? Or will she burn out?
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 26, 2020
5 people want to read
About the author
J.M. Hackman
15 books62 followersJ.M. Hackman, the award-winning author of the Firebrand Chronicles and the Stardust Hearts series, loves thunderstorms, fuzzy socks, and thick chocolate milkshakes. She writes high-stakes fantasy and soft science fiction stories threaded with hope and romance. While her characters are fearless, J.M. is afraid of spiders, wasps, and the crowds at after-Christmas sales.
Her stories have been published in the anthologies Crowns, Encircled, Tales of Ever After, Mythical Doorways, and Realmscapes. Go to her website at www.jmhackman.com to learn more about her and to take the quiz, “What Book Trope Are You?”
You can also find her at www.facebook.com/jmhackman and www.instagram.com/jm_hackman_author.
Her stories have been published in the anthologies Crowns, Encircled, Tales of Ever After, Mythical Doorways, and Realmscapes. Go to her website at www.jmhackman.com to learn more about her and to take the quiz, “What Book Trope Are You?”
You can also find her at www.facebook.com/jmhackman and www.instagram.com/jm_hackman_author.
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January 2, 2021
"There will always be those who prefer the dark. It is our responsibility to shine the brightest light possible." Arvandus the Gryphon.
The Firebrand Chronicles are an excellent Young Adult fantasy series, and you don't have to be a young adult to enjoy it!
Book Two of the series ended with Brenna James, her family, and her boyfriend - and without her firebrand talent - in hiding. This book takes no time to get the flames of the story stoking. The characters are great - I'm possibly the oldest member of the Arvandus fan club.
This is Book Three. As indicated, this installment picks up in the middle of the action. It is written so you can enjoy it without reading the first two books, but I would advise against that.
I highly recommend this book.
The Firebrand Chronicles are an excellent Young Adult fantasy series, and you don't have to be a young adult to enjoy it!
Book Two of the series ended with Brenna James, her family, and her boyfriend - and without her firebrand talent - in hiding. This book takes no time to get the flames of the story stoking. The characters are great - I'm possibly the oldest member of the Arvandus fan club.
This is Book Three. As indicated, this installment picks up in the middle of the action. It is written so you can enjoy it without reading the first two books, but I would advise against that.
I highly recommend this book.
August 31, 2020
Wonderful read beautiful series
Love the Firebrand series. Burn was such a wonderfully woven tale tying together the series nicely. This is definitely a series I will read again and again.
Love the Firebrand series. Burn was such a wonderfully woven tale tying together the series nicely. This is definitely a series I will read again and again.
March 4, 2021
An action-packed, satisfying conclusion to the series! You can find my full review here: https://www.landsuncharted.com/2020/1....
July 1, 2020
Well-written and Conclusive Ending
Burn was an exciting and fast-paced ending to the Firebrand Chronicles. While a lot happened in a short period of time, each event in the novel added to Brenna’s journey of personal growth and relationship growth. I was invested in her struggle as she learned to control and focus her fire powers despite her ADHD and I also appreciated the relationship struggles that she had to work through as the plot progressed.
This book included some heavier topics including under-age drinking and avoiding sexual temptation before marriage. The author did a great job of presenting the problems and temptations and giving Brenna a chance to learn and grow as she was confronted by various characters about the consequences of alcoholism, and she had to learn how to maintain boundaries as her romantic relationship developed.
For those who have finished the first two books in the series, I believe you will find a satisfying conclusion. I did miss some of the side characters that I have grown to love, but there really was a lot going on in this book and the additional characters may have been a distraction from the main plot. Still, I was happy with the ending and even had a few tears welling up with the combination of both bittersweet and joyful moments in the end. Definitely a good series for high schoolers. There’s a lot of relatable material and lessons to learn from Brenna’s adventures. I hope to see more from this author soon!
Burn was an exciting and fast-paced ending to the Firebrand Chronicles. While a lot happened in a short period of time, each event in the novel added to Brenna’s journey of personal growth and relationship growth. I was invested in her struggle as she learned to control and focus her fire powers despite her ADHD and I also appreciated the relationship struggles that she had to work through as the plot progressed.
This book included some heavier topics including under-age drinking and avoiding sexual temptation before marriage. The author did a great job of presenting the problems and temptations and giving Brenna a chance to learn and grow as she was confronted by various characters about the consequences of alcoholism, and she had to learn how to maintain boundaries as her romantic relationship developed.
For those who have finished the first two books in the series, I believe you will find a satisfying conclusion. I did miss some of the side characters that I have grown to love, but there really was a lot going on in this book and the additional characters may have been a distraction from the main plot. Still, I was happy with the ending and even had a few tears welling up with the combination of both bittersweet and joyful moments in the end. Definitely a good series for high schoolers. There’s a lot of relatable material and lessons to learn from Brenna’s adventures. I hope to see more from this author soon!
July 8, 2020
Great read
J.M.Hickman did not disappoint with this book. It was such a great read and I loved the ending. This series is a must read.
J.M.Hickman did not disappoint with this book. It was such a great read and I loved the ending. This series is a must read.
July 13, 2020
*Note: While this review does not reveal the ending, it does contain spoilers.*
The final book in The Firebrand Chronicles, Burn, reveals a darker side to our teenage hero, Brenna James, and delves deeper into the Jasper Territory’s history.
Brenna’s people have been forced to seek refuge in another land as Rune’s control now encompasses Lenneah. Brenna’s boyfriend, Baldwin, is a Life Shade. And Brenna’s lost her firebrand powers, an integral part of her being. As if all that weren’t enough, Brenna learns Rune is seeking a powerful object that could destroy their world and ensure his control over the Jasper Territory forever.
What’s a girl to do?
There’s much to love about Burn: fast pace, intrigue, conflicts, and evolving powers. Romantic complications add to the challenges as well: Baldwin is a Life Shade; Brenna is drinking; and external forces seek to divide them. In the midst of it, vulnerabilities are exposed and Brenna opens up to Baldwin about what it’s like to be ADHD.
Additionally, new insights into the Jasper Territory’s history bring the entire epic trilogy into focus. And all of these elements are intricately woven to create a storyline that’s richer than the first two books (which are great stories on their own).
Readers should be aware that Burn delves into teen drinking. Occasionally, Brenna drinks a substance like alcohol and displays a mild dependency. But Brenna’s drinking isn’t glorified, ignored, or graphically depicted. Along the way, people close to her warn her of the dangers. And, in the end, she faces consequences for her drinking and turns away from it.
Overall, Burn offers readers a satisfying conclusion to an epic and daring trilogy for teens.
The final book in The Firebrand Chronicles, Burn, reveals a darker side to our teenage hero, Brenna James, and delves deeper into the Jasper Territory’s history.
Brenna’s people have been forced to seek refuge in another land as Rune’s control now encompasses Lenneah. Brenna’s boyfriend, Baldwin, is a Life Shade. And Brenna’s lost her firebrand powers, an integral part of her being. As if all that weren’t enough, Brenna learns Rune is seeking a powerful object that could destroy their world and ensure his control over the Jasper Territory forever.
What’s a girl to do?
There’s much to love about Burn: fast pace, intrigue, conflicts, and evolving powers. Romantic complications add to the challenges as well: Baldwin is a Life Shade; Brenna is drinking; and external forces seek to divide them. In the midst of it, vulnerabilities are exposed and Brenna opens up to Baldwin about what it’s like to be ADHD.
Additionally, new insights into the Jasper Territory’s history bring the entire epic trilogy into focus. And all of these elements are intricately woven to create a storyline that’s richer than the first two books (which are great stories on their own).
Readers should be aware that Burn delves into teen drinking. Occasionally, Brenna drinks a substance like alcohol and displays a mild dependency. But Brenna’s drinking isn’t glorified, ignored, or graphically depicted. Along the way, people close to her warn her of the dangers. And, in the end, she faces consequences for her drinking and turns away from it.
Overall, Burn offers readers a satisfying conclusion to an epic and daring trilogy for teens.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 20, 2020
Burn by J. M. Hackman definitely is a novel for the younger generation. Sometimes I shook my head in disbelief because of some of the things the heroine and hero did. I wouldn't do that, but then I had to remember this was a YA novel. The story is a fantasy novel, so of course, there is magic. A hint of romance. Fighting. All for good to overcome evil. Overall, Burn was an okay way to finish a trilogy. Hackman definitely knows how to craft a story that the younger generation will enjoy. My eighteen-year-old son can't wait to finish the story.
I received a complimentary copy of Burn by J. M. Hackman through LovetoReadLovetoWrite Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.
I received a complimentary copy of Burn by J. M. Hackman through LovetoReadLovetoWrite Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.
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