Fireborn: Twelve and the Frozen Forest: Book 1

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Fireborn swept me away to a rich, vibrant world filled with bold characters and enthralling monsters. A fantastic debut.” —Joseph Elliott, author of The Good Hawk

I like that they're really a mishmash of friends. They've disliked each other, liked each other, even loved each other, fought and protected. Aisling's given these characters, who have lost their families, a family once again. And it shows that family needn't always be who you're related to. It can be those who support you when you need it. Set in the world of Ember children from various clans end up living at the hunting lodge and training to become hunters to protect every clan from the monsters that threaten the world. Fireborn is a fantastic debut, deftly told with skill and originality. A richly-imagined story, bursting with thrilling magic, terrifying monsters and an epic adventure that leaves you wanting more.” —Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island

Aisling Fowler Press Reviews

Every single person in this world can view a work of literature and have completely different thoughts and opinions. My opinion is not meant to offend you. If you do not want to see a review criticising your favourite book (or a book you enjoyed), then I recommend not proceeding with reading this review.>> Loved this whirlwind adventure from Aisling Fowler! Imagine The Hunger Games but with magic and written for kids. A brilliant MG novel weaving fantasy, friendship, heartbreak and hope together really superbly. I have pledged my heart to Fireborn.” —Cerrie Burnell, author of Harper and the Sea of Secrets Zwölf wird wie alle anderen Jagdlinge ausgebildet, aber eigentlich hat sie keineswegs vor, Jägerin zu werden und allen Clans zu dienen. Der Höhlenclan hat ihre Familie getötet und Zwölf will sie rächen, mit diesem Ziel vor Augen lässt sie keinen der anderen Jagdlinge an sich heran. Als dann aber Sieben entführt wird, eine der wenigen Menschen, die noch nett zu Zwölf waren, kann Zwölf nicht einfach zusehen. Sie zieht auf eigene Faust los, um Sieben zu retten, und bekommt dabei unerwartete Unterstützung.

The plot revolves around a quest/mystery premise which works well, and I have to say. I didn’t guess what was coming at all. I am not going to go into the plot too much as I don’t wasnt to spoil the joy of discovering it for yourself. first of all the banter and dynamics between all the characters are so entertaining. since the characters are young they have that kind of immature kids humour that’s super entertaining. i say this because if i see teenagers or adults act this way i would roll my eyes. i laugh so much at these little interactions when it happens but also on top of that the characters are really complex with their own pasts and even their names that they are forbidden to share. they lose all their identities to train to be hunters. some of the characters are not who they seem and they are a lot more than meets the eye. when i re-read this book i’ll definitely be annotating it and underlining so much of the meaningful messages. You also do not find out or even suspect who the real villain is in the story until the end and I never even suspected it so that was a brilliant surprise!

Die Reise geht für 12 und ihre Gefährten weiter. Nur, dass 12 nicht mehr 12 heißt, sondern jetzt Phönix. Der Titel „Feuerblut - Die Reise zum Frostpalast“ markiert zugleich auch das Ziel der Protagonistin. Und genau in diesem Frostpalast der Hexen gibt es etwas, das ganz Embra bedroht und in Gefahr bringen könnte.

Es ist schon etwas her, dass ich den Vorgänger „Der Schwur der Jagdlinge“ gelesen hatte. Doch dieser hat mir damals sehr gefallen und daher war ich voller Vorfreude, als ich dieses Buch in den Händen hielt. Und meine Erwartungen wurden nicht enttäuscht. All the various creatures they meet along their adventure, not to mention the super creepy goblins, really made the story for me and I enjoyed the world that Fowler has created, despite it being fairly dark! At times it sends genuine tingles down your spine, as each creature they meet is deliciously darker and more terrifying than the last. I found all the settings just as intriguing as each other, not least of all The Hunting Lodge itself.

I have to say that I really enjoyed Fireborn immensely and am so glad that I got the opportunity to read this charming and delightful book by Aisling Fowler.