Enna's life was not meant to be simple. When her brother, Leifer, brings home a mysterious piece of vellum that teaches him how to set fires — without a spark, without flint — Enna cannot decide if this power is one she wants for herself, or something that should be extinguished forever.
And when Bayern, their country, goes to war, the choice becomes nearly unbearable. Enna never imagined that the warm, life-giving energy of a fire could destroy everything she loves, but she must now save herself and Bayern before fire consumes her entirely.
My Review
This book was good if not better then "The Goose Girl". It discusses the nature of fire and how there must be balance or else it will consume oneself. In this story, Enna must learn about letting go to hurt and caring about those she loves above herself. Enna has a certain fierceness that matches her fire using abilities. It's full of swordfighting, adventure, and the culture that Shannon Hale also places in her books.
Stars: 5 out of 5
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