Reviews

Fireborn: Phoenix and the Frost Palace by Aisling Fowler

kerstin_la's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

bumba1717's review against another edition

4.0

Phoenix and the Frost Palace is an exciting children's Fantasy, carrying on expertly from Twelve and the Frozen Forest. We have the usual heroes and monsters and a mission with dire consequences, but what really struck me throughout was, despite remaining age appropriate, this didn't feel like a kids book. Yes the protagonists are young, but the adults respect them for their skills and capabilities, and I didn't once done myself thinking 'why on Earth did you do that?' which in itself was a wonderful suprise.

All in all, this was a fantastic continuation of the series. You do need to read the other book first, but on the plus side you'll love it enough to want to rush out and buy this one as well. Can't wait for more, and already imaging the spin off side-novels this interesting world could create.

loz_reads's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Eeek can't wait for Book 3

emhromp's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Hm...this book was too long and somehow it didn't flow. I realise this is a fantasy book, but it felt too made up for me. All the time I felt the writer looking over my shoulder, whispering in my ear: "don't you think I am very good at making up stuff and building magnificent worlds?"

bookwormjoshua's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

therearenobadbooks's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 So excited to grab this new volume that continues the story. I love all the characters, the journey, and discovering more about their past. The author gives us a fast pace adventure/journey filled with tension and perils. It is a series for fantasy readers and fantasy/quest lovers.
It is a middle grade that will please adults too. 

catbookpurr's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

bookslovereaders's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This is a fast sequel to Fireborn, it ups the ante and Phoenix and her friends race against time to try and save Ember. 

Things however aren’t as they seem, and does Phoenix have the strength to not only conquer her fear of her powers but to manage all her other fears. 

We also meet some great new characters and see more magic being wielded. There are choices to be made and we see more from the side character, Five, Six and Seven. The book definitely takes a dark turn in this book with the Master making an appearance. 

A great sequel to book one. The only gripe I have with the book is that it was rather long. I felt that a couple hundred pages could of been cut. 

Overall and enjoyable YA read.  

chloeuzzell's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

bluemoons's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5