Reviews

Fireheart Tiger by Aliette de Bodard

shinypurplepants's review against another edition

A fun little queer and magical novella about fire and politics and love

r2wend2's review against another edition

fast-paced

1.0

gabalodon's review against another edition

3.0

There was a lot of potential here. The political tangle Thanh finds herself in was intriguingly set-up, and Giang's character was so interesting and I wanted so much more of her. But Thanh and Giang's relationship dynamic and the whole resolution seemed rushed and simplistic and underdeveloped. Thanh spends a lot of time reflecting on everything going wrong and it isn't well-balanced with any action or character/relationship development on her part and Giang ended up feeling like a quirky fun insert rather than a dynamic character who is particularly necessary to the plot.

starsandgutters's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

almostqualified's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

destobie's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

a_o's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

geekwayne's review against another edition

4.0

'Fireheart Tiger' by Aliette de Bodard is a fantasy novella set in an interesting world.

Thanh has returned home to the royal court after being held hostage in Ephteria. She brings those memories, along with her first love, Eldris. Her mother disapproves and may not be wrong in her feelings. Thanh fights to keep her inner and external fire in check.

I liked this pretty full story in 112 pages. I liked the interesting world and characters and it feels like there is a lot here in the edges and margins that we don't get but helps to flesh out this story.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Macmillan-Tor/Forge and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

julesg's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.5

whimsykat's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5