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wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition
4.0
This novella is going to have me thinking for a good long while. And also hunting down anything else this author has written.
_b_a_l_'s review against another edition
4.0
Lovely fantasy novella with surprisingly complex social commentary, a warm water ocean island setting and lemurs.
casseyt's review
5.0
An amazing short read. In parts terrifying, in parts overwhelming and in all parts an exploration of the tension between that which tries to dominate and that which fights it.
Also lemurs are creepy as all heck.
Also lemurs are creepy as all heck.
doomluz's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent
barb4ry1's review
3.0
Actual rating: 3.5/5
Lada is one of the warrior-monks of the Order of Fennarin who oppose the demons and insurgents that threaten her home. When she joined the Order, she betrayed her kin. When her long-lost brother Ailal is captured, elders demand Lada oversee his trial.
She must consider, once again, whose side is the right one.
The plot of Firebird isn’t all that original, but it doesn’t have to be. The reader cares less about what’s actually happening than about what makes these characters tick. In that sense, Firebird is a good kind of character novel. It’s honest, it's dark, and it’s a good read. It's told mostly through Lada's monologue and thoughts. Don't expect a lot of action as it's introspective. Her thoughts and memories lead the reader through the myths intertwined with the story.
Serious issues (like propaganda or corrupted power) dominate the narrative and make it engaging.
A short novella worth attention.
Lada is one of the warrior-monks of the Order of Fennarin who oppose the demons and insurgents that threaten her home. When she joined the Order, she betrayed her kin. When her long-lost brother Ailal is captured, elders demand Lada oversee his trial.
She must consider, once again, whose side is the right one.
The plot of Firebird isn’t all that original, but it doesn’t have to be. The reader cares less about what’s actually happening than about what makes these characters tick. In that sense, Firebird is a good kind of character novel. It’s honest, it's dark, and it’s a good read. It's told mostly through Lada's monologue and thoughts. Don't expect a lot of action as it's introspective. Her thoughts and memories lead the reader through the myths intertwined with the story.
Serious issues (like propaganda or corrupted power) dominate the narrative and make it engaging.
A short novella worth attention.
friedatweehuysen's review
5.0
Wow! Just wow! In the end, I read this in one sitting.
For the first half I felt her deep guilt, the pain of it crippling. How to live with that? But the ending just blew it up! Just amazing!
For the first half I felt her deep guilt, the pain of it crippling. How to live with that? But the ending just blew it up! Just amazing!
friedatweehuysen's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! Just wow! In the end, I read this in one sitting.
For the first half I felt her deep guilt, the pain of it crippling. How to live with that? But the ending just blew it up! Just amazing!
For the first half I felt her deep guilt, the pain of it crippling. How to live with that? But the ending just blew it up! Just amazing!
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