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The Gods have abandoned Ai Ling.
Her mysterious power haunts her day and night, and she leaves home--with just the moon as her guide--overw... read full description
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Jun 18, 2011
Ri
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I won a ARC of this much anticipated sequel to Silver Phoenix. Like everyone, I am sad about the book cover. I guess it says it all. The white-washing sucks. I want to have a rant but lets talk about what's inside the book... But what is inside is inspiring, engaging and beautiful as the poetic pose envelopes the reader into Cindy Pon’s world and her character’s feelings.
At the opening, Ai Ling manages to get on the ship that Chen Yong is on to go to Jiang Dao and from henceforth an More...
At the opening, Ai Ling manages to get on the ship that Chen Yong is on to go to Jiang Dao and from henceforth an More...
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Mar 29, 2011
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I must confess: I LOVED Cindy Pon’s 2009 debut YA novel Silver Phoenix. So when she graciously offered a review copy of the sequel, Fury of the Phoenix, I (literally) started bouncing up and down with glee.
As with in the first novel, the heroine Ai Ling again embarking on a treacherous journey; but whereas she was previously fleeing an unwanted engagement in search of her missing father, this time Ai Ling is on a mission of protection. She has been warned in a dream that the young m More...
As with in the first novel, the heroine Ai Ling again embarking on a treacherous journey; but whereas she was previously fleeing an unwanted engagement in search of her missing father, this time Ai Ling is on a mission of protection. She has been warned in a dream that the young m More...
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Jun 02, 2011
I absolutely loved Silver Phoenix, so when I heard there was to be a sequel/companion novel, I was ecstatic!
One of the things I loved about Silver Phoenix.... and I know this sounds a little strange... but it was the wonderful descriptions of the food! And on page two when I read about sticky rice, candied yams, dumplings and lotus buns, I knew it was going to be epic!
Fury of the Phoenix is such a different story from it's predecessor. It's still just as beautifully writt More...
One of the things I loved about Silver Phoenix.... and I know this sounds a little strange... but it was the wonderful descriptions of the food! And on page two when I read about sticky rice, candied yams, dumplings and lotus buns, I knew it was going to be epic!
Fury of the Phoenix is such a different story from it's predecessor. It's still just as beautifully writt More...
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Nov 06, 2011
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Oct 20, 2011
J.Elle
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Well, I have the fury of a phoenix right now (How furious do phoenix's get? Because that one in Harry Potter seemed very kind and helpful and really into saving people's lives and not so much into fury. So I don't have the fury of that phoenix. I have the fury of a meaner phoenix.) because I read the book before this and totally disliked it and I specifically mentioned in that review that I would not be reading this book. So now I’ve been humbled because I did read it after making that publi
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Oct 19, 2011
Sarah
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Meh. I'd just finished rereading its predecessor Silver Phoenix so I picked this up on the pretense of finishing up what was published in the series so far. And well, I'm left unsatisfied. Everything just seemed to come naturally to Ai Ling (though, to be fair, that's explained later on), which made her seem like a Mary Sue (which, okay, she was). I don't think I've ever had a firm grip on her character either; she's always seemed so inconsistent. One minute, she was feisty; the next, she was fr
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Jul 29, 2011
Ebony
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This is a beautiful, beautiful book. Reading this is like being in a waking dream.
The story follows soon after Cindy Pon's first novel, Silver Phoenix.
Ai Ling has had a premonition that Chen Yong is in serious trouble.
There is no option but to stow away on his ship and protect him. Not that he wants her protection - he's a growing lad, he can look after himself.
Their troubles and adventures and near death experiences soon pile up. Each time the characters grow and More...
The story follows soon after Cindy Pon's first novel, Silver Phoenix.
Ai Ling has had a premonition that Chen Yong is in serious trouble.
There is no option but to stow away on his ship and protect him. Not that he wants her protection - he's a growing lad, he can look after himself.
Their troubles and adventures and near death experiences soon pile up. Each time the characters grow and More...
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Jun 30, 2011
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The first book already pinged my alarms--I went into more detail here with regards to its raging, rampant internalized misogyny--but Fury of the Phoenix went and upped the ante in the worst way possible.
You see, in the first book eunuch Zhong Ye tried to rape Ai Ling. What's Fury about then? Why, it's about how Zhong Ye was Really Misunderstood and It Wasn't His Fault he turned out evil. Combined with the demon-possessed rapists in the first book, we are now up to a count of three me More...
You see, in the first book eunuch Zhong Ye tried to rape Ai Ling. What's Fury about then? Why, it's about how Zhong Ye was Really Misunderstood and It Wasn't His Fault he turned out evil. Combined with the demon-possessed rapists in the first book, we are now up to a count of three me More...
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Apr 07, 2011
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For me, this book suffered from several things.
The biggest problem was that half the story was about Zhong Ye, who was evil, or at least severely twisted, and died in the last book. His story in this book is about how he got that way. And it wasn't really something I cared about. It's the kind of story that we can guess, and that we don't gain much by knowing.
The other half of the story was dedicated to Ai Ling's feelings for Chen Yong, which haven't exactly changed since t More...
The biggest problem was that half the story was about Zhong Ye, who was evil, or at least severely twisted, and died in the last book. His story in this book is about how he got that way. And it wasn't really something I cared about. It's the kind of story that we can guess, and that we don't gain much by knowing.
The other half of the story was dedicated to Ai Ling's feelings for Chen Yong, which haven't exactly changed since t More...
Apr 03, 2011
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Fury of the Phoenix is a surprising sequel with it's rich lore, wonderful romance and mild action scenes. Cindy Pon's sequel was far from predictable and one I enjoyed as nothing that happened was what I expected, and I loved that.
I also loved the way in which Cindy ties the lore and the characters from the two books together. Fury of the Phoenix has the perfect ending for the series, though I'll miss reading more about Chen Yong and Ai Ling. These two ch More...
Fury of the Phoenix is a surprising sequel with it's rich lore, wonderful romance and mild action scenes. Cindy Pon's sequel was far from predictable and one I enjoyed as nothing that happened was what I expected, and I loved that.
I also loved the way in which Cindy ties the lore and the characters from the two books together. Fury of the Phoenix has the perfect ending for the series, though I'll miss reading more about Chen Yong and Ai Ling. These two ch More...
Apr 03, 2011
Fury of the Phoenix is the conclusion to the story begun in Cindy Pon's Silver Phoenix. In that book, sheltered, psychically gifted Ai Ling meets Chen Yong, and falls into adventure as they cross Xia to rescue her father. Their adventures draw on Chinese history and custom and mythology, leading to a powerful climax.
This book creates some nice symmetries, while deepening the story: this time, Chen Yong is in search of his father. Ai Ling joins him on a ship. As the two learn how to d More...
This book creates some nice symmetries, while deepening the story: this time, Chen Yong is in search of his father. Ai Ling joins him on a ship. As the two learn how to d More...
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Dec 17, 2011
Elizabeth
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This one is honestly hard to judge. I loved it — totally happy ending, totally deserved! — but if you hadn't read Silver Phoenix, this would make no sense whatsoever. So: rockin' sequel, but not actually a good standalone *book*.
Ai Ling is awesome wearing an awesome coat. I kind of adore her a lot. And I love how much she loves food. I am less than thrilled that she loses her supernatural power by the end, because I really would've liked to see a heroine make choices and use a magica More...
Ai Ling is awesome wearing an awesome coat. I kind of adore her a lot. And I love how much she loves food. I am less than thrilled that she loses her supernatural power by the end, because I really would've liked to see a heroine make choices and use a magica More...
Nov 06, 2011
Katie
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This book was a lot different from Silver Phoenix, but I still really enjoyed it.
In Silver Phoenix Ai Ling went on an amazing and perilous adventure, meeting brothers Chen Yong and Li Rong along the way. Their journey is magical, taking them to several otherworldly locations and exploring Ai Ling's budding magical abilities. There is plenty of action and drama. Fury of the Phoenix is a much quieter and introspective novel. While there is some action in the middle and at the end, most o More...
In Silver Phoenix Ai Ling went on an amazing and perilous adventure, meeting brothers Chen Yong and Li Rong along the way. Their journey is magical, taking them to several otherworldly locations and exploring Ai Ling's budding magical abilities. There is plenty of action and drama. Fury of the Phoenix is a much quieter and introspective novel. While there is some action in the middle and at the end, most o More...
Dec 04, 2010
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Apr 14, 2011
Melissa
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This book is a beautiful second book for Ai Ling and Chen Young. The first book, The Silver Phoenix had more a lush and lyrical world that revolved in the background. Since this book mostly takes place on a ship, it does not have that same background, so the characters become all important. This is good as the characters were captivating. This is not to say that the last third of the book didn't capture that same lushness as the first once they landed. It did. You were able to see strange lands
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May 28, 2011
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Apr 22, 2011
Bonnie at
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Lush and full of adventure, Cindy Pon’s Phoenix duo will take you to a world like you’ve never seen. The books have a very Asian flare, full of Chinese roots, yet they take place in Pon’s own world, Xia. If you’re a fan of high fantasy and anything like me, these books will be impossible to put down once you get started. While Silver Phoenix was my favorite of the two, I loved Pon’s latest novel, Fury of the Phoenix, too. I didn’t realize how much I missed Xia and its inhabitants until I re-read
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May 08, 2011
My chief descriptor would be "inoffensive" - not horribly written, reasonably likable heroine, ok love interest - but too much like what came before, & ultimately not worth my time... also, I still think (as with the first book) that the supernatural/fantastical elements don't feel all that organic to the story, and seem more like crutches to sidestep obvious plot holes. For example, throughout the story, the heroine usually displays some latent supernatural ability that conveniently e
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Jan 17, 2012
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Jul 25, 2011
Lymsleia
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As much as I enjoyed the first book, I have to say that Fury just didn't live up to it. Sure, it was a quick, entertaining read that only rarely got boring, but that is unfortunately the best I can say about it. Where the first book's pacing problems were that there were too many episodic adventures, here it's the opposite; nothing much happens in Ai Ling's life for the first 300 pages - or in Zhong Ye's life, for that matter, because half of the book was about the early life of book 1's main an
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Sep 24, 2011
Mare
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Went to Harperteen & read the first 73 pg... Finally got book, I must admit I liked it better then book 1. Don't get me wrong book 1 has it's qualities but sometimes I was lost in all the detail.
In Fury of the Phoenix, I was immediately drawn in wanting to know what was going to happen to Ai Lang and Chen Yong on their journey to Jiang. At first, I wasn’t too happy how Zhong Ye’s story was interwoven sporadically but once I got to the end it made sense. I needed to understand him, his sto More...
In Fury of the Phoenix, I was immediately drawn in wanting to know what was going to happen to Ai Lang and Chen Yong on their journey to Jiang. At first, I wasn’t too happy how Zhong Ye’s story was interwoven sporadically but once I got to the end it made sense. I needed to understand him, his sto More...
Feb 24, 2011
Faye
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'Fury of the Phoenix' is the second book in the 'Kingdom of Xia' books. It's incredible. I loved it more than the first one...if that's possible? lol. It was engaging in multiple ways and it never left me feeling....unsatisfied! 'Fury of the Phoenix' is completely captivating and it's an immaculate companion novel to 'Silver Phoenix.' I was compelled to read page after page! I always wanted to know what was going to happen next. Since I'm reviewing an ARC copy that I was fortunate enough to win
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Nov 26, 2011
Victoria
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Fury of the Phoenix is an absolutely engrossing, captivating, and thrilling novel. I had enjoy reading Silver Phoenix and so captivated by the book's plot and history, I had to go check out the second book of the series. It turns out that Fury of the Phoenix is much better than the first book of the series. The writing was beautiful, average, and has many spectacular descriptions that I enjoy reading. I love the characters in the story. Ai Ling and Chen Yong are amazing characters just like befo
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Jun 29, 2011
Danielle
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I am super happy right now! I found this in my library and absolutely had to check it out despite the fact I have about a million other library books checked out along with my summer reading list aka books on my shelf that I have yet to read. Anyways can't wait to start it!
Finished! Enjoyed it! Not as much action as the first but just as awsome. At first I wasn't sure if I would like the parts about zong ye but surprisingly I did and it all made sense at the end of the book. I actuall More...
Finished! Enjoyed it! Not as much action as the first but just as awsome. At first I wasn't sure if I would like the parts about zong ye but surprisingly I did and it all made sense at the end of the book. I actuall More...
Aug 21, 2011
Missie
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Loved it! "Fury" gives both background and resolution to the story that began in "Silver Phoenix". The power that Ai Ling learned how to use in the first book is growing stronger, and is occasionally uncontrollable. When she stows away on the ship Chen Yong is on, things get very interesting very quickly. Pon's writing continues to be very strong on action, and some other aspects have improved. Also, enough food descriptions to make you eat Chinese food for days. Wish t
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Jul 01, 2011
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May 14, 2011
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Fury of the Phoenix is a surprising sequel with it's rich lore, wonderful romance and mild action scenes. Cindy Pon's sequel was far from predictable and one I enjoyed as nothing that happened was what I expected, and I loved that.
I also loved the way in which Cindy ties the lore and the characters from the two books together. Fury of the Phoenix has the perfect ending for the series, though I'll miss reading more about Chen Yong and Ai Ling. These two characters have more of a heated More...
I also loved the way in which Cindy ties the lore and the characters from the two books together. Fury of the Phoenix has the perfect ending for the series, though I'll miss reading more about Chen Yong and Ai Ling. These two characters have more of a heated More...
Jul 31, 2011
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Fury of the Phoenix by Cindy Pon
Greenwillow Press, 2011
359 pages
YA; Fantasy
4.5/5 stars
Source: Library
My expectation for this sequel was more romance, more adventure, and more delicious descriptions of food. I ended up with something else, something unexpected for me as I hadn't read the synopsis at all.
Yes, there are all of those things I mentioned but the focus of the story is actually on Chen Yong's birth father and the back story of the evil More...
Greenwillow Press, 2011
359 pages
YA; Fantasy
4.5/5 stars
Source: Library
My expectation for this sequel was more romance, more adventure, and more delicious descriptions of food. I ended up with something else, something unexpected for me as I hadn't read the synopsis at all.
Yes, there are all of those things I mentioned but the focus of the story is actually on Chen Yong's birth father and the back story of the evil More...
Apr 24, 2011
Karen
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Easily following up the tension of Silver Phoenix, Fury of the Phoenix delivers even more of the same action, teasing romance and strong heroine-ism, that Cindy Pon is known for. Fury of the Phoenix continues with Chen Yong boarding a ship set to look for his father, and Ai Ling secretly chasing him aboard - not out of mischief but to protect him from the demons of the underworld. As the tale progresses, Ai Ling and Chen Yong become closer and forge a bond beyond companions. Yet, Fury of the Pho
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Mar 21, 2011
Elizabeth
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Fury of the Phoenix by Cindy Pon is the sequel to the wonderful Silver Phoenix, and picks up shortly after the first book left off.
Ai Ling and Chen Yong are back and embarking on another journey, this time to find Chen Yong's father in the mysterious land of Jiang Dao. The events of the first book weigh heavily on them, and now their relationship is distant and they are unsure if they can be together.
Ai Ling is a brave, clever heroine who starts the book by sneaking on bo More...
Ai Ling and Chen Yong are back and embarking on another journey, this time to find Chen Yong's father in the mysterious land of Jiang Dao. The events of the first book weigh heavily on them, and now their relationship is distant and they are unsure if they can be together.
Ai Ling is a brave, clever heroine who starts the book by sneaking on bo More...
