ABOUT THE BOOK
Bursts of Fire begins an epic political fantasy of revenge, addictions, and redemption. In an empire where magic has become suspect, love and loyalty—for one’s lover, one’s family, one’s country—are tested. If Heaven desires the very earth be burned, what place can those below hope for, when the flames come for them?
To survive. To fight. To restore balance.
The Falkyn sisters bear a burden and a legacy. Their mother, the imperial magiel of the kingdom of Orumon, protects her people from the horrors of the afterlife by calling upon the Gods with a precious Prayer Stone. But war among the kingdoms has brought fire and destruction to their sheltered world. When a mad king’s desire to destroy the Prayer Stones shatters their family, the three girls are scattered to the wilderness, relying on their wits and powers they don’t yet master.
Assassin. Battle tactician. Magic wielder. Driven by different ambitions, Meg, Janat, and Rennika are destined to become all these and more. To reclaim their birth right, they must overcome doubtful loyalties within a rising rebellion; more, they must challenge a dogma-driven chancellor’s influence on the prince raised to inherit his father’s war: a prince struggling to unravel the mystery of his brother’s addiction to Heaven.
Publisher: Laksa Media Groups, Inc.
Release Date: August 6, 2019
MY REVIEW
The start to Susan Forest’s Addicted to Heaven series, Bursts of Fire follows three sisters—Meg, Janat, and Rennika—in the midst of escaping political upheaval, while learning to both control magic and survive on their own. As they do so, the story that unfolds around them is an epic fantasy, full of rich worldbuilding, plenty of danger and intrigue, and a touch of reality in its exploration of addiction and mental health. Each of the sisters has her own unique personality, adding another interesting layer to the story as it becomes more evident who they are and how they change.
I will admit that Bursts of Fire starts slow. It takes a few chapters for Forest to establish the world around the sisters, which I completely understand. But then, when the story does pick up, I was captivated. The story may not be entirely original, as far as YA fantasy goes, but I still stayed interested until the end. I am very much ready to see what’s next for the series. In the meantime, readers of YA fantasy, add Bursts of Fire to your TBR!
★★★.5
I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
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I think this sounds really interesting as a YA read! Thank you for being on this tour- Sara @ TLC Book Tours
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