FIRE
by Kristin Cashore
(Dial Books)
Perhaps I can finally admit this publicly: I wasn't as crazy about Graceling as the rest of you were. A rip-roaring good read, no question about that, but I wasn't head-over-heels for Katsa's story. But now there is Fire, and this time, I am officially in love. Kristin Cashore, you are my new literary crush.
You probably recall that my default attitude when it comes to pre-/sequels is that of a first-class ass? I may have to recant. Fire is precisely the right combination of familiar and fresh, and I did not want it to end. Where Graceling blazed, Fire smolders. Richer, deeper...
What? You want to know about the plot? Pfft. I can't be expected to trifle with minor details like plot when I'm gushing. Suffice it to say that if you loved Graceling, I cannot begin to imagine how Fire could disappoint you. Okay fine, one hint: Leck.
(Available in October)
