Reviews

The Cygnet and the Firebird by Patricia A. McKillip

humvee's review

5.0

A wonderful and exciting sequel to the story of Ro Holding

In honor of her passing this year (2022) I've been rereading Patricia McKillip's great works, and finding her stories that I had missed over the years. I didn't remember "The Sorceress and the Cygnet," and I know I'd never read "The Cygnet and the Firebird," before. Both were wonderful. This book was a wonderful and exciting sequel (& conclusion) to the story of Ro Holding and the interesting characters encountered there!

tpalmi's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

egelantier's review

4.0

best confusing and gorgeous fairytale to end the year on! nyx the reclusive swamp witch finds herself to be nux the holder heir and tries to cope with her mother's love and the idea of that not all knowledge is worth the price you pay for it. her cousin miguet the guardian meanwhile tries to guard the household from the stray mage who came to steal a hidden key, but picks a rose instead of a sword in a crucial moment. also features: a crying firebird who screams things into jewels, a desert that dreams of dragons, dragon who dream of time paths, a bit of true love and a lot of curiousity, and more gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous confusing dreamlike prose than you can shake a stick in. business as usual ♥

farfalle's review

adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.0