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A review by anca_antoci
Fireborn by Aisling Fowler
5.0
I don't read middle-grade literature often, but this one stands out and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Fireborn is a fast-paced, thrilling fantastical adventure that follows Twelve, our young heroine, who has given up everything to become a hunter. The story comes with a unique magic system and exciting world-building. We get to explore hierarchies and see the characters put their differences aside and work together, which isn't easy.
Twelve stands out from other middle-grade novel heroine and I often resonated with her. She's inspiring for any young reader. She's flawed and brave and a real badass. I think young readers will enjoy her snarky humor and banter. All the characters are charismatic, including the squirel. Widge and Dog were fabulous sidekicks and added loads of humour to the story thus balancing the darker themes.
I loved the plot twists at the end and I recommend Fireborn to all fantasy lovers. Although this is technically middle-grade it reads a lot like a YA fantasy.
The prose is tight and compelling, keeping the reader engaged from the first page.
Fireborn is a fast-paced, thrilling fantastical adventure that follows Twelve, our young heroine, who has given up everything to become a hunter. The story comes with a unique magic system and exciting world-building. We get to explore hierarchies and see the characters put their differences aside and work together, which isn't easy.
Twelve stands out from other middle-grade novel heroine and I often resonated with her. She's inspiring for any young reader. She's flawed and brave and a real badass. I think young readers will enjoy her snarky humor and banter. All the characters are charismatic, including the squirel. Widge and Dog were fabulous sidekicks and added loads of humour to the story thus balancing the darker themes.
I loved the plot twists at the end and I recommend Fireborn to all fantasy lovers. Although this is technically middle-grade it reads a lot like a YA fantasy.
The prose is tight and compelling, keeping the reader engaged from the first page.