Reviews

Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson

ktjernzt's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.75

jennicajackson's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

breezy610's review against another edition

4.0

this was pretty good. I thought Elis really grew though out the whole book. I am sad that she love interested died. i hope there is going to be another book to series so we can see what is going to happen next with elisee

lulu_jy's review against another edition

2.0

no. what was the point of EVERYTHING ????
also, humberto is such a funny name (i keep on reading it as 'humble' - no offense to any humbertos out there)

leahthesith's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny sad medium-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

4.0

I first read this book when I was in middle school and enjoyed it because the main character was fat and rarely did I read books with any characters like that.

I still enjoy that aspect of the book, however I wasn’t crazy about how people weren’t always nice to her until after she lost weight.

Overall I enjoy the plot and the world building within the book, besides that earlier small detail, it’s a great book!

ecranheim's review against another edition

3.0

I really like this book for its characters. Especially the main character, Elisa. The book does not have the most captivating and original plot but it draws you in through the fascinating and well-developed characters. Elisa is one of the strongest female protagonists in any story ever. She is not physically strong but is very well educated and makes amazing decisions. She has a natural ability to captivate people and make them listen. There are many fantasy and YA books with strong female characters. Elisa is by far one of the strongest because she does not need physical power to defeat her enemies.
The story and plot for the first book are a little disappointing. The action and intrigue do not really pick up until the very end of the book. I understand that it is a part of a trilogy and that it does not necessarily have to have its own story arc but it still is a little too easy to put down and stop. The only reason I continued reading was that someone told me the trilogy got better with the second and third books. That's the thing about this book. By itself, it isn't very good. But the rest of the trilogy is amazing. If you finish this book and are not sure whether to continue, let this review be the reason you do. The second book is SO AMAZING that you forget how disappointing the first one is. Definitely finish the series because as a whole, it's awesome.

tashanslone's review against another edition

3.0

everyone feels inadequate at some point in their lives....even princesses. elisa overcomes that and u will fall in love with this book.

smateer73's review against another edition

5.0

This is probably the best fantasy series I have read in a long time. It is flawlessly imagined, it is unique and gripping. You will definitely want more.

secamimom's review against another edition

3.0

I am not gonna lie, that ending sucked.

mrsipson's review against another edition

4.0

Kept me on edge

I kept reading page after page because I wanted to know what happened next. This book ends well, but I can't help wanting to rush to the next book.