Review of Firelight by Sophie Jordan

by April (Books&Wine) on July 18, 2010

Firelight, Sophie Jordan, Book Cover

Firelight

Immediately, the reader is engaged in Firelight by Sophie Jordan. The book starts with a bang, Jacinda our lady of draki is doing some illegal flying with her BFF when suddenly, they wind up in the middle of a hunt. BT-dubs, draki are dragons who have evolved to become people who turn into dragons. Makes the animorphs look like amateurs. I mean why evolve into a bird when you could be a dragon? (Actually I would turn into a unicorn if I had a choice). Adrenaline, it pumps. Of course, this book isn’t about a dead dragon, so we know what the outcome is. What ensues is essentially Romeo and Juliet with a dragon, cuz you know dragon hunters aren’t supposed to date dragons. Something about predator and prey…

I personally enjoyed the roms in Firelight by Sophie Jordan, although it left me with questions. Such as how exactly does that, um, work? Assuming they fully round the bases, does Jacinda turn into a dragon or stay human? Do Will’s dangly bits get burnt off because she breathes fire? But, guys, these are questions which come from a one track mind, and I bet you all are a bit more chaste in the cranium than me. They do have great make out sessions though, when they kiss, oooooo FIRE!
I’ve seen reviews harping on Jacinda for being selfish. I think the opposite. Also, if she is selfish, so I am I. You take me away from what is my essence, then yes, I will be pissy. Even worse if I was still a teen and also dealing with my changing body. I thought this book perfectly illustrated the futility of being a young adult. You have arbitrary independence, but when your parents make a choice to move, you don’t get a say in the matter. Yeah, of course you’ll be pissed. Anyone who says differently is a liar.
I felt I was able to empathize with each of the characters in Firelight by Sophie Jordan and understood their perceptions. Life’s complicated, you have to make tough choices. So rarely is there an easy choice that is also the right choice. I liked that there was ambiguity. This is definitely another read while I clamor for a sequel.Disclosure: Book received for review.

Other Reviews of Firelight by Sophie Jordan:

All Consuming Books Reviews By Tiger
Mindful Musings
Bookworming In The 21st CenturyPurchase Firelight Here.

Series order:

Firelight (Book One)
Vanish (Book Two)
Hidden (Book Three of Firelight)

 

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Michael Antonio Araujo July 18, 2010 at 8:37 pm

Oh how lucky you are for reading Firelight! I seriously can not wait until it's released so that I can buy it right away. It seems like an epic read and an epic story!

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Riv Re July 18, 2010 at 8:40 pm

I am DYING for this book! I can barely WAIT!!

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Nomes (inkcrush) July 18, 2010 at 8:41 pm

haha @ the dangly bits on fire :)

this books sounds pretty awesome :)

xx

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Alex (Tales of a Teenage Book Lover) July 18, 2010 at 11:45 pm

This. Book. Is. Amazing. Nuff said.

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Chachic July 19, 2010 at 12:30 am

Your theories on how the romance will work cracked me up! I already have this book in my wishlist and it's good to know that you enjoyed reading it. :)

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Allison July 19, 2010 at 1:23 am

I'm excited to read this, sounds interesting. Maybe I'll have time to erase the picture of burnt dangly bits out of my mind before I pick up a copy :P

You make me laugh.

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HarperTeen Editor July 19, 2010 at 9:59 am

We're so stoked you loved Firelight! Though your romantic theories made us blush a little, haha!

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Eleni @ La Femme Readers July 19, 2010 at 1:18 pm

Great review! Can't wait to read it..

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Emma July 19, 2010 at 2:21 pm

Haha, I really love your reviews. I got this one at BEA.

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Juju at Tales of Whimsy.com July 19, 2010 at 4:06 pm

Great review! I gotta read this.

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brizmus July 19, 2010 at 7:27 pm

I also would turn into a unicorn!
Excellent review! Now I'm psyched about this book!

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Natalie (Mindful Musings) July 19, 2010 at 8:07 pm

I agree with you about Jacinda (not) being selfish. In my review, I think I actually mentioned that I'd like for her to think about herself a little more, because I thought she based almost all of her actions on what would be best for her family.

And Lol about "Fire." Now I have the song stuck in my head.

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Kristen July 19, 2010 at 10:37 pm

Why do I never read your reviews? They are freaking hilarious. You cracked me up. But seriously.. that's totally what I was thinking – but well, in romance novels – there's always a way *wink*. At least – in my reading experience.

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Amy July 21, 2010 at 1:38 pm

Heh, great review. I am definitely hoping to read this one, it sounds hilarious. And I bet I will wonder some of the same things as you!

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Amanda July 22, 2010 at 9:20 am

Another one of my friends really liked this, but I don't think I could read it. I just don't like the whole "creatures" thing – vampires werewolves zombies dragons unicorns etc

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