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Furysong by Rosaria Munda

9 reviews

sarahinvi's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

5.0

Notably, the series didn't shy away from portraying the messy aspects of life—failures, mistakes, and the uncertainty of navigating relationships. It taught me that growth often comes from acknowledging these complexities and learning from them, much like the characters in the story. It reminded me of the importance of empathy, even in the face of conflicting ideologies.

What truly captured my attention throughout the series was the intricate bond between the characters and their dragons. From the tentative beginnings to the unbreakable ties that evolved over time, I was fascinated by how emotions were woven into this connection, adding layers of depth and authenticity to the narrative.

One aspect that could have enhanced the reading experience for me personally is a more detailed exploration of certain plot threads, especially regarding the fate of certain characters and unresolved conflicts. However, this also leaves room for reader interpretation and imagination.
Also, a map. Who doesn't love a good map?

What made this series truly stand out for me was the author's willingness to embrace imperfections. The storytelling felt messy in the most beautifully real way, capturing the essence of human nature. Characters were flawed, made bad decisions, yet underwent tremendous growth throughout the series. It felt refreshingly realistic, challenging notions of what is "right" or "wrong" in a complex world.

In essence, the Fireborne trilogy isn't just a fantasy adventure; it's a mirror reflecting the intricacies of the human experience. It reminded me of the power of resilience, friendship, and introspection. I close this chapter with a sense of fulfillment and a renewed appreciation for stories that not only entertain but also provoke thought and self-exploration.
It's earned its own spot on my bookshelf.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, and Animal death

Moderate: Blood, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, and Violence

Minor: Animal cruelty, Vomit, Torture, Child death, Slavery, Grief, and Suicide attempt

katrinarose's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful tense 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? No

5.0

What a stunning conclusion to a brilliant trilogy. This is truly one of the best YA fantasy series out there, even if you’re not a YA fan I highly recommend giving it a try. 

Reading the author’s bio and seeing she studied political theory explained her genius political plot lines and twists. It was done with such nuance, complexity, and thought that it felt like something that could happen in the real world (if there were dragons in the real world of course). She doesn’t rely on deus ex machina or any other annoying devices to propel the plot forward, plans don’t ever go 100% the way they were planned, and it makes it all the more believable.

Intelligence of the plot aside, this book made me so emotional, I actually cried (which never happens to me with fantasy). I love the bit of romance we get in this book also, it didn’t overtake the plot but it perfectly rounded it out. The character development remains unmatched, and while the author does not shy away from brutality, it’s never done in a way that doesn’t make sense for the character committing the brutal acts. She also doesn’t draw out goriness just for the sake of it. My only complaint is that I don’t feel like Delo’s POV added a lot but it’s very minor in the scope of the book.

I couldn’t put this book down and the ending didn’t disappoint. Honestly I don’t think I’ll be able to read any YA fantasy for a while after this, nothing will compare.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Animal death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Violence, Classism, Gore, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism and Confinement

Minor: Torture, Child death, Sexual content, Excrement, Death of parent, and Incest

microbemom's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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

This is an excellent series with an excellent ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Sexism, Bullying, Classism, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence

kbz_22's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective tense 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

4.75

So, I just finished “Furysong” by Rosaria Munda, and let me tell you, it’s a real page-turner. The plot twists had me hooked, and I couldn’t put it down. It’s filled with political intrigue and high stakes, and I was literally on the edge of my seat.

Munda’s storytelling skills are off the charts. She takes you on this emotional roller coaster, and there are some unexpected tragedies that hit hard. But it’s amazing how the characters handle it all. Their depth and resilience make the story so much more engaging.

But here’s the kicker – while the book is fantastic, the ending felt kinda rushed to me. And some of the characters I’d grown to love just sort of vanish towards the end without much closure. It left me wanting more, you know?

Overall, though, it’s a fantastic read. You should definitely check it out if you’re into thrilling stories with complex characters and crazy plot twists.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Animal cruelty, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, War, Classism, Blood, Slavery, and Violence

aseel_reads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark 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

4.25

A solid ending to this trilogy, but I still want MORE :(

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Vomit, War, Child death, Classism, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Animal death, Murder, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Torture, and Violence

martamae77's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, War, Violence, Animal death, and Classism

Minor: Homophobia and Sexual content

moonlitreading_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

screaming crying shaking sobbing throwing up 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Blood, Classism, Death, Grief, Torture, and Physical abuse

Moderate: War, Child death, and Misogyny

emi_coh's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Child death

Moderate: War and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual assault

zoeelizabethk's review

dark emotional sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

The Aurelian Cycle was so good! Furysong was a really great ending to the series and had so much to love. Annie has my heart particularly and Rosaria Munda delivered some gut wrenching emotions during this book. The use of literature and poetry and the weaving of (even small) events from the previous books was well done. I do wish we could have dug into the affect of putting children through what this book puts them through. It wasn't glossed over by any means but I think I would have liked a bit more. I also think that - for me - I preferred the pacing and themes in Flamefall just a little bit more. That book had me in so many tears and feelings and it was hard to read but so good. Your mileage may vary, but regardless this is a really well written series. I will definitely be getting physical copies for my shelves and rereading in the future, and I highly recommend.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Christian Coulson, Candice Moll, Aidan Kelly, Anthony Mark Barrow, and Steve West. The audiobook is excellent! I personally had trouble understanding Delo's character narrated by Anthony Mark Barrow, but it might have had something to do with my speed settings. Candice Moll is particularly excellent!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Animal death, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief

Moderate: Slavery, Torture, Violence, Physical abuse, and War

Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Child death, Outing, Sexual harassment, Confinement, Sexism, Death of parent, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Kidnapping