Fire is a monster. She looks human, but she's part of a separate species; her kind appear similar to normal animals or people, but they are incredibly, irresistably attractive. Kings and paupers alike are drawn to them, and for Fire, this is a curse.
Fire has spent her entire life hiding her wild flame coloured hair, and trying to pass as normal. She fears that her monstrous gift - to read and influence the minds of men - will be used for evil by those in power. People fear her power at the same time as they adore her, and she lives under a constant threat of assassination.
But inside, Fire is a normal girl, with hopes, fears and desires of her own. When she is summoned to the King's palace to help uncover a plot against the country, Fire decides to go despite the risk to herself. She knows that many in the King's city will hate her for her power, and believe that she is a risk to the throne: nevertheless, Fire knows that she can't stay in seclusion forever, hiding her face and her gifts.
Fire's journey to the capital is fraught with danger and, strangely, romance. She struggles to understand her place in human society, and wrestles with the fears and joys that are part of every adolescent's experience.
This powerfully written fantasy novel is a gripping read, full of internal growth and struggles. It's a companion book to Kristin Cashore's other award winning book "Graceling", but does not need to be read as a sequel.
Fantasy
Grades 10 and up
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