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Fire

by Kristin Cashore

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Language
English
Published
2009
Publisher
Penguin
Pages
528
ISBN
9781101155806
In a land of impossibly beautiful, vividly colored monsters, Fire is the last of her kind in human form. Her appearance is captivating, her hair the color of flames, and she possesses the dangerous ability to control minds. This power is a constant burden, a reminder of her cruel father who used the same gift to manipulate a king and throw the Dells into chaos. Hated by some and adored by others, Fire lives in isolation, guarding her power and her secrets closely, terrified of becoming the monster her father was.

But the kingdom is not at peace. A young king struggles to keep his throne from rebel lords, and spies lurk in the forests. When the royal family asks for her help to uncover a plot that threatens to ignite a civil war, Fire is drawn into a world of political intrigue she has long avoided. She must decide whether to embrace the power she has always feared, knowing it could save the kingdom but also corrupt her completely. Her choice will force her to confront her father's legacy and discover if she is defined by her nature or by her actions.

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