‘Fireborn: Twelve and The Frozen Forest’ by Aisling Fowler is a fantasy novel aimed at middle-grade children but let me tell you I was away with Twelve as soon as I delved into this amazing story.
Ember is full of monsters. Twelve gave up her name and identity to train in the art of hunting them–so she says. The truth is much more deadly: she trains to take revenge on those who took her family from her.
But when Twelve’s new home is attacked, she’ll find herself on an unexpected journey, where her hidden past is inescapably intertwined with her destiny–and the very fate of her world.
A story that overflows with monsters, secrets and of course adventure. Ember is a world like no other and I was immersed and enthralled with this and the varied and vivid characters Aisling Fowler brings to life.
Fireborn throws the action at you almost as soon as you settle into it. Then it racks it up so you are forever wanting to know more and more. Not always a light read it brings shades of darkness also but gives a glimmer of light, almost like hope shining through. The story has its twists which do bring unexpected results and had me feeling quite emotional too.
Twelve is a girl who we first see as if anger was bubbling over and her feistiness was there plain to see. As we discover her back story she becomes so much more understandable and relatable. The friendships we witness developing as the story unfolds seem to become positive influences for her along with her squirrel, Widge. Here we see her vulnerable side and it throws a whole new light on this sad, angry girl who is ready to fight the world. I found her an interesting character whose development was slowly unfurling as I made my way through the book. Her trust of other people did begin to grow with Five and Six and that was lovely to see… especially with the task ahead of them as well.
A sparkly, magical fantasy adventure tale that I am lucky enough to be able to say I have read. The plot is a fast-paced one which I just soaked up, almost like osmosis! The characters are all magnificently created, each with their own unique voices that play their part in this wondrous tale. I felt like I had been whisked away for the time it took me to read it…and it ended way too soon for me! Really looking forward to Twelve’s next chapter!
A massive thank you to @TheWriteReads and Aisling Fowler for my gorgeous copy of this fantastical book and my place on the #UltimateBlogTour.
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Great review!
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