This companion book to Graceling takes place in the Dells, a kingdom filled with monsters that resemble everyday animals, but have feathers and fur in a rainbow of colors which give them a stunning splendor. Fire, the last of the human-shaped monsters and incredibly beautiful, is also able to control the minds of others. She lives a quiet life while trying to live down the legacy of her father, who used his power for cruel and corrupt purposes. But when she travels to King’s City, she is swept up in court intrigue and an impending war with rival kingdoms. Cashore has written another spell-binding story with a strong, courageous female heroine. The setting and characters are well developed and the action is absorbing. Though there is a tie-in to Graceling, readers do not have to read it in order to enjoy this extraordinary story.
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