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The Girl of Fire and Thorns
by Rae Carson
This book was very unique. I was prepared for this book to be mediocre. Thankfully, this book was far from mediocre! I loved Elisa. I found her to be such an amazing character. I wish that less emphasis was placed on Elisa’s weight. Especially when her weight loss comes through harrowing circumstances, I can see how it might come across as harrowing circumstances = the perfect diet. I absolutely don’t think that is what Carson intended, but I can see how it might come across that way to some readers.
Elisa was really strong, which I loved. She was faced with really difficult situations and a heritage that was a heavy burden to bare. Elisa could have easily buckled under the pressure of her legacy, but she handled all of the wonderful and torturous situations that come her way.
The secondary characters were just an awesome as Elisa. I enjoyed the young rebels, Elisa’s husband, and particularly Elisa’s step-son. Carson definitely knows how to craft a character.
The plot was spectacular. I was completely engrossed by the story and plot. The idea of the Godstone was fabulous. I was so intrigued by what it was and how it played a major role in the plot of the novel. This novel and the historic feel of the plot reminded me of Jacqueline Carey’s Kushiel’s Dart, but appropriate for a YA audience.
I definitely recommend this novel. I am anxiously awaiting its sequel!
Elisa was really strong, which I loved. She was faced with really difficult situations and a heritage that was a heavy burden to bare. Elisa could have easily buckled under the pressure of her legacy, but she handled all of the wonderful and torturous situations that come her way.
The secondary characters were just an awesome as Elisa. I enjoyed the young rebels, Elisa’s husband, and particularly Elisa’s step-son. Carson definitely knows how to craft a character.
The plot was spectacular. I was completely engrossed by the story and plot. The idea of the Godstone was fabulous. I was so intrigued by what it was and how it played a major role in the plot of the novel. This novel and the historic feel of the plot reminded me of Jacqueline Carey’s Kushiel’s Dart, but appropriate for a YA audience.
I definitely recommend this novel. I am anxiously awaiting its sequel!