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megpilcher 's review for:
Fire
by Kristin Cashore
Fire had a promising start, but ultimately felt too slow and meandering. I appreciated the introspective themes and the early setup, but the rest of the book didn’t hold the same momentum. The plot centered heavily on protecting Fire rather than letting her grow or take control, and much of it was internal — emotional, hesitant, cautious. While I understand the purpose behind her struggles, the pacing dragged and made it difficult to stay fully engaged. Coming off Graceling, which had energy and drive, this was a noticeable shift in tone and style that just didn’t work as well for me. Hoping Bitterblue brings back the spark.