Description:
In a world of clashing cultures, a girl fights for freedom — and finds a surpring romantic ally — after learning a startling truth about her identity.
Inside an ancient temple in the mountains, fi fteen-year-old Zira trains in the martial arts to become a warrior priestess who can defend the faith of the Ruan people. Bearing a scar on her face from the fire that killed her parents, the orphaned Zira is taught to distrust the occupying Sedornes. Terror strikes when the forces of the tyrannical Sedorne king destroy the only home she knows. To survive, Zira must unravel the secrets of her identity, decide her people’s fate — and accept her growing feelings for a man who should be her enemy.
Review:
Daughter of the Flames opened beautifully. Readers enter into a vibrant new world where the unfortunate people have been suppressed by a brutal tyrant. The dynamics of this novel were wonderful. Marriott’s style is lightly reminiscent of the classic fairytale of old. The characters each had distinct personalities, especially the heroine, Zira.
The passion that Zira feels for what she believes in shines through Daughter of the Flames. But the truly captivating aspect of her personality is how she learns to not let her passion override her sense. Zira’s emotional growth in this novel was remarkable. She begins the story seeing the world only as an individual would, but by the end, she is able to view things by looking at the whole of a situation and at what is best for the general good.
Other characters display depth; even the villain of the story has a story to tell. Marriott did a wonderful job in Daughter of the Flames. The bright fantasy had a soft but heady scent of fairytale, which complemented the tone delightfully. Modern girls will love this novel, particularly readers who are fans of heroines with a backbone. Zira never once gave into the unfortunately common damsel-in-distress syndrome, and the readers will be left with a marvelous sense of empowerment.
Daughter of the Flames is highly recommended by the NSCGs.
Always,
~bella aire~
Daughter of the Flames (release date: February 10, 2009) can be preordered here:
http://www.amazon.com/Daughter-Flames-Zo%C3%AB-Marriott/dp/0763637491/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234144925&sr=1-1Visit Zoë Marriott here:
http://www.zoemarriott.com/
This book sounds absolutely amazing <3 I've been wanting it for quite a while but my stupid bookstores never have it in :-( Now I'm definitely thinking ordering it may be in order :-D Great review!
ReplyDeleteI have been looking forward to this book For FOREVER! I want it so bad haha.
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Ahh, I love these types of books, with a strong protagonist and a fantastical plotline.
ReplyDeleteI am determined to read this book~. ^^
It sounds very interesting. I like it when a character grows.
ReplyDeleteI love books that read like old fairytales. i could sit and read them for one sitting!
ReplyDeleteI recently reviewed The Swan Kingdom and while it didn't knock my socks off, it was clear evidence that Zoe was a writer to keep an eye on - I'm so excited for this book!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an AWESOME book! I've read The Swan Kingdom, which I loved, so I must get my hands on this book!
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