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Wildfire: A Novel (Firethorn #2)
Sire Galan has forbidden his servant and lover Firethorn to follow him to war, but she disobeys. When the army of Corymb sets sail for Incus, she is aboard a ship of the fleet, gambling on Galan's welcome.
But the gods are as apt to meddle with the schemes of a lowborn mudwoman as the best-laid plans of her betters. The searing touch of Wildfire leaves Firethorn shattered
...moreHardcover, 528 pages
Published
July 7th 2009
by Scribner
(first published 2009)
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Wildfire is the sequel to Firethorn and the second part of a rather intriguing fantasy saga that tells the tale of Firethorn, a lowborn woman with unusual gifts granted her by the gods. Having accompanied her aristocratic lover on a war campaign into a foreign land, she is separated from the army and ends up on a long journey, imprisoned first in one way and then another.
The world of these novels is an intriguing one, full of gods and spirits and shades, and rituals for every one of them. High e...more
The world of these novels is an intriguing one, full of gods and spirits and shades, and rituals for every one of them. High e...more
This sequel to Micklem's previous book, Firethorn, begins with the heroine following her lover across the sea and to war, along with her good friend Mai. Firethorn is a greenwoman, a skilled healer who uses divination to assist her in determining cures for the sick, and knows that her talents will be put to good use as they march to battle, helping soldiers and camp followers alike.
Firethorn's troubles begin when she is struck by lightning and left with constant cold on one side of her body, a...more
Firethorn's troubles begin when she is struck by lightning and left with constant cold on one side of her body, a...more
Wildfire is a lovely book, surpassing even its predecessor in my estimation to earn a full 5 stars. The only downside to this book is that it isn't standalone: Firethorn should be read first, and we are still awaiting the third installment.
My favorite aspects of this trilogy are its focus on the lives of women, particularly in the lower classes, and its worldbuilding. Both are prominent here. The heroine Firethorn travels to new lands with fully realized cultures, including one that's reminisce...more
My favorite aspects of this trilogy are its focus on the lives of women, particularly in the lower classes, and its worldbuilding. Both are prominent here. The heroine Firethorn travels to new lands with fully realized cultures, including one that's reminisce...more
This book was defenetly not one of my favorite books at all, I found it boring and a very easy book to read. The characters were very weel described and you could get into there lives and there characters very well, I found that, that was one of the only things I really liked about this book. The book had a lot very good discriptions and details that I found really good. But the book itself I found boring and hard to get into...The beginning of the book had the most details on the main character...more
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Wildifre follows upon the events of Firethorn starting where the other ends but it takes the series to a different level; the world and the magic get expanded a lot, while the heroine narration remains the same superb one from book 1.
Without too many spoilers for Firethorn, the heroine follows her noble born lover to war not accepting his (small) estate donation and going meekly there to wait for him, gets struck by lightning (wildfire) on the ship, gets touched by various gods though she starts...more
Without too many spoilers for Firethorn, the heroine follows her noble born lover to war not accepting his (small) estate donation and going meekly there to wait for him, gets struck by lightning (wildfire) on the ship, gets touched by various gods though she starts...more
This second installment in the adventures of Firethorn is much more interesting, engaging, exciting... Generally better written in my opinion. First of all, more happens. Firethorn does more and travels farther and comes into her own more. She gains the grudging or hidden respect of strangers, men who should be her captors because they were her lover's, Sire Galan's, enemies. This book is great because Firethorn gets out from under the oppression and overbearing possessiveness and sexual aggress...more
When we last saw Firethorn, she had resolved to follow Sire Galan to war rather than retreat to the country house he had provided her. As Wildfire opens, she does just that. But the gods aren't finished with Firethorn yet. Before she reaches the city of Lanx, where she will be reunited with Galan, Firethorn is struck by lightning.
She survives, but not unscathed. Firethorn comes away from the incident with several ailments, most notably aphasia. She often says one word when she means another. Wha...more
She survives, but not unscathed. Firethorn comes away from the incident with several ailments, most notably aphasia. She often says one word when she means another. Wha...more
This is not a bad book, I just didn't have the patience for it right now. The book starts during a ship voyage, and Firethorn is struck by lightning in the middle of the storm. This affects her speech. She can't find the right words and often uses puns unintentionally which have some sort of satirical import on her comments. After a couple of hundred pages this got old to me. I wasn't in the mood to read slowly and glean double meaning out of every quote. Lord Gavin doesn't seem to be around too...more
I thought that this was a better story than Firethorn, the first in the series. Part of this may have been that I was more satisfied with the ending. Firethorn is tried and tested in many ways which I did not expect at the beginning of the story. It is hard not to appreciate her and what she goes through. This story moves and the plot is not as lingering. There are still the same descriptions which highlighted the first book. The movement between places makes this book move at a faster pace. The...more
By the end of this sequel to Firethorn, Firethorn is rather the worse for wear, bearing all sorts of scars, being nearly blind in one eye, and missing several digits. How she gets that way is quite a tale - one that goes on way too long but is fascinating for all that. I'm exasperated by Firethorn, but also admiring of her despite myself - she's quite a complex character and her odd journey through life is compelling (except when it bogs down, as it does rather often). I'm hooked, though - can't...more
Last year when I was offered the chance to review Wildfire by Sarah Micklem, I was told it was the sequel to Firethorn (2004). I asked if Wildfire would stand by itself because I wouldn't be able to give a fair review if it couldn't. I haven't read the first book. Instead of a yes or no answer, I received Wildfire in the mail.
The book does not stand alone. It begins in media res with the main character, Firethorn, being struck by lightning. Without knowing her from the first book how can I possi...more
The book does not stand alone. It begins in media res with the main character, Firethorn, being struck by lightning. Without knowing her from the first book how can I possi...more
Jul 29, 2011
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Firethorn is just a peasant, but her passion for Sire Galen (and his for her) led her to become his mistress. After she endures terrible trials following the army and assisting Sire Galen, he grants her a tract of land. But rather than live in peace and comfort, Firethorn disobeys his orders and follows him once more. Her luck is against her--she is struck by lightning, and spends the rest of the book recovering from neurological damage while slowly losing her vision. The damage is particularly...more
Sequel to Firethorn. The main character comes into her own a little more in this one. After she follows her lover to war, Firethorn is taken prisoner and is taken unwillingly to a strange new land. This book delves more into the agonies of being born female and/or poor. Definite cliff hanger at the end. Hopefully Micklem won't take as long to write the third installment - Firethorn was written in 2004, Wildfire in 2009
I could not believe I stayed up almost 2 nights reading this second book in the series. Firethorn is now called Wildfire. This was a tougher read because there were too many characters with strange names. It was frustrating but it was really creative and dark. I can't wait for the third and final book in this series. I can't imagine what the writer will do to our heroine next. For certain, it won't be good.
This was a well written book that had some great moments. I'll certainly be reading the next novel in this series when it's released. The main character, Firethorn, can be frustrating at times and I've come to roll my eyes at the many injuries she's sustained. The ending wasn't as emotionally satisfying as I'd hoped, although I suppose it's open-ended enough for an interesting start to the next novel.
The continuation of Firethorn's story.
This time around I often felt quite frustrated at everything that the protagonist is forced to put up with, without being able to react to any of it. Again, it was an emotional rollercoaster. Again I loved it. I'm looking forward to the last title in this trilogy.
This time around I often felt quite frustrated at everything that the protagonist is forced to put up with, without being able to react to any of it. Again, it was an emotional rollercoaster. Again I loved it. I'm looking forward to the last title in this trilogy.
Excellent! Quite different from Firethorn, mainly because of the new setting! But beautifully written with an amazing attention for detail which makes life in Incus come vividly alive. I couldn't quite let go of Firethorn at the end of the book, so I read the first book again :)
Didn't like where the author took the character. All the characters and plotlines from the first book are abandoned. Firethorn feels unfocused and meandering through circumstances beyond her control. I found this one disappointing.
This book was stronger than the first, I think. I do like the characters and I like the new world we get to enjoy in this book. I'm excited for the third one to appear.
"Wildfire" is the magnificent sequel to Sarah Micklem's first fantasy novel, "Firethorn"! I love the world that Micklem has created and "Wildfire" was even more complex and absorbing. I did not want this book to end. However, due to the cliff-hanger ending, I'm assuming there is a third book in the works! (there'd better be!)
I did like this one better than the first. It adds some understanding to the things that happened in the first book. Cannot wait for the next one.
This book is where this adventure series truly begins, beautifully written, with so many unexpected plot twists: very worth my time!
I thought this was a marvelous look at a earlier before magic came to mean trickery.
This book is well written, but didn't grab me quite the way its predecessor did. I guess I'm a sucker for love stories, and for most of the plot Firethorn is apart from everyone she loves. It does move along at a good clip, but doesn't seem to be headed anywhere in particular. (Granted, the author's vision into the future of her world is far sharper than my own. However, I feel like she's set up expectations she has no intention of fulfilling, which can be a good thing, but didn't do it for me t...more
Gratuitous character abuse! Almost threw this at the wall.
I'm glad that I didn't spend $30 on this hardcover.
Not as bad as the first one in the series...
A woman after my own heart.
I have been waiting for this sequel for a while and picked it up at the library this week. It is a fantasy, but it focuses more on the unglamourous but interesting lives of servants and whores, rather than royalty. The story is brutal, unflinching and fabulous.
The second book to Firethorn, I loved it as much as the first. I can't wait for the third book to come out!
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Sarah Micklem began writing after many years as an art director for children’s magazines. Her first novel, Firethorn, was a Borders Original Voices pick and a finalist for the 2005 Compton Crook Award. The sequel, Wildfire, is now available from Scribner. She is working on the third novel in the series while continuing to practice her other profession, graphic design, at Girl Scouts of the USA in...more
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“I leaned toward him and whispered, "I'm drowning. Save me." But when I tried to grasp his shoulder my hand passed through him.
"I'm over here," he said.
I said, "No wonder I can't touch you. You're dead too." Or perhaps I didn't say it.”
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"I'm over here," he said.
I said, "No wonder I can't touch you. You're dead too." Or perhaps I didn't say it.”
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I said, "I am a sheath, so home is wherenever my shade, my blade is.”
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