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"Heir of Fire" First Impressions *No Spoilers* (September)
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"Heir of Fire" Full Discussion *Spoilers* (September)
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I hadn't heard of this book or the author before, so I didn't know there was any hype surrounding it.
It was on the list of reading for a Bookclub so I picked it as it's not normally something I would go for.
I think the premise of the book is quite compelling - a caseworker investigating an orphanage for magical children, however, it the story, and the world surrounding it, felt flat to me.
Although I'm assuming its allegorical in nature, I wish more time had been spent building a more realistic w ...more
It was on the list of reading for a Bookclub so I picked it as it's not normally something I would go for.
I think the premise of the book is quite compelling - a caseworker investigating an orphanage for magical children, however, it the story, and the world surrounding it, felt flat to me.
Although I'm assuming its allegorical in nature, I wish more time had been spent building a more realistic w ...more
3.5 stars. A lovely fantasy tale perfect for a YA audience.
Magical children in an orphanage. An investor named Linus- a man who follows all of the rules.
Arthur - their caretaker.
Harry Potter meets XMen meets the civil rights movement. A throughly enjoyable story.
Magical children in an orphanage. An investor named Linus- a man who follows all of the rules.
Arthur - their caretaker.
Harry Potter meets XMen meets the civil rights movement. A throughly enjoyable story.
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