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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Yes
I was thoroughly surprised by Fire Becomes Her. I did not know what to expect going into it, but I found a lush, magical world heavily influenced by the Roarin’ 20s. Ingrid is an incredible character, strong-willed and feisty, trying to find her way into power through romance and political maneuvering. Throughout the novel, she must balance her drive to strive higher with the risks and costs of gaining power. Her thoughts and actions felt incredibly real and I felt myself relating to her over and over again. Fire Becomes Her is a great read that I recommend to everyone, especially if you want great LGBTQ+ rep in books! I read this novel as part of the Aspec Book Club, and I can say that it has not only amazing aspec rep, but also lesbian and trans rep!
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was recommended this as having some aro ace representation and was it is nice enough. I enjoyed the aro ace parts and also a much more relatable approach to why some romantic relationships just don't work than most books.
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Some really good one line quotes in here. Lots of great queer rep. Very beautiful heartwarming ending. And I loved how they described and built up platonic (or tertiary? idk) attraction.
But there were also lots of things I wish had been more flushed out, three dimensional, or detailed. There were some things that were super unrealistic too that just took me right out of the world for a minute. And the narrator’s Charlotte voice was SO annoying.
But there were also lots of things I wish had been more flushed out, three dimensional, or detailed. There were some things that were super unrealistic too that just took me right out of the world for a minute. And the narrator’s Charlotte voice was SO annoying.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Interesting concept but unfortunately I found a lot of it quite boring. The ending was very predictable.
Disappointed there wasn't much gay/lesbian content but the aro/ace rep and trans rep was nice to see.
Disappointed there wasn't much gay/lesbian content but the aro/ace rep and trans rep was nice to see.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Just like Thor's first book, Tarnished Are the Stars, Fire Becomes her is stunning and unique! I cannot recommend this book highly enough to those you like magic, beautiful writing, and queer characters who make you want to join them on all their adventures!
Probably fine for a lot of YA readers, but not very satisfying for more experienced readers. This is kind of what people assume YA is like, all fizz, not much substance, up-to-date with trendy concerns.
The opening speakeasy scene is a great Jazz Age moment, but the rest of the book has zero to do with the 1920s. It is solidly set at the turn of the century, with robber barons, poverty, and the beginning of the progressive era. That is all here, but there isn't any of the careless, no rules feeling of the Jazz Age. This is far more Jacob Riis than F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Plot points are really obvious. The only surprise is who Ingrid ends up with, and I think my expectation () makes a lot more sense than what actually happens. It would more clearly show Ingrid's .
The various bits of representation feel pro-forma, almost token-ish. Yes, we have characters who carefully explain they are trans, ace/aro, and/or lesbian, but the plot would be exactly the same if they were straight. Also, everybody is white, as far as I can tell.
It is missing a lot of texture that would make it feel more real. Ingrid dashes out to be with someone different and doesn't go back. Did she pack? Is just just going to wear the same dress for days? Same with the terrorist attack, what about her luggage? She doesn't have a lot of money, so she'd be worried about that, right?
I tried to appreciate the book for what it was trying to be, not what I wanted it to be, but I just couldn't get lost in it.
The opening speakeasy scene is a great Jazz Age moment, but the rest of the book has zero to do with the 1920s. It is solidly set at the turn of the century, with robber barons, poverty, and the beginning of the progressive era. That is all here, but there isn't any of the careless, no rules feeling of the Jazz Age. This is far more Jacob Riis than F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Plot points are really obvious. The only surprise is who Ingrid ends up with, and I think my expectation (
Spoiler
the lesbian rebel LouiseSpoiler
acceptance of her origins and rejection of wealth and powerThe various bits of representation feel pro-forma, almost token-ish. Yes, we have characters who carefully explain they are trans, ace/aro, and/or lesbian, but the plot would be exactly the same if they were straight. Also, everybody is white, as far as I can tell.
It is missing a lot of texture that would make it feel more real. Ingrid dashes out to be with someone different and doesn't go back. Did she pack? Is just just going to wear the same dress for days? Same with the terrorist attack, what about her luggage? She doesn't have a lot of money, so she'd be worried about that, right?
I tried to appreciate the book for what it was trying to be, not what I wanted it to be, but I just couldn't get lost in it.
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Couldn't get into this and then my library hold ran out!