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snakeboba's review
5.0
I probably enjoyed this far too much, but nevertheless these three short stories were brilliant to see how major players in the trilogy came to be. Quite a few surprises also. Certainly recommended to read if one loves the [b:The Girl of Fire and Thorns|10429092|The Girl of Fire and Thorns (Fire and Thorns, #1)|Rae Carson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1323448113s/10429092.jpg|13282366] books.
brianne_k's review
5.0
I really enjoyed all three stories.. but now I yearn for more from this world!
abex's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
amybraunauthor's review
4.0
I've had this series on my TBR shelf for a while and was excited to read some of the short stories that will lay the ground work for the series. I liked aspects of many of them and will look forward to seeing how these stories tie into the main trilogy.
Alodia and Elisa's relationship is definitely not simple and I look forward to seeing how it wraps together.
Mara's story was my favourite, and I truly hope Mara has a bigger presence in the next books. Her backstory is a tragic one, and it had some truly heartbreaking moments in it. I want to see more of her and the young characters she rescued.
Hector's story started a little slow for me, but the finale was great and I can't wait to see how it connects to the main trilogy.
All in all, this was a great introduction to this series and I really look forward to seeing how these all play into the trilogy!
Alodia and Elisa's relationship is definitely not simple and I look forward to seeing how it wraps together.
Mara's story was my favourite, and I truly hope Mara has a bigger presence in the next books. Her backstory is a tragic one, and it had some truly heartbreaking moments in it. I want to see more of her and the young characters she rescued.
Hector's story started a little slow for me, but the finale was great and I can't wait to see how it connects to the main trilogy.
All in all, this was a great introduction to this series and I really look forward to seeing how these all play into the trilogy!
s_smiadak's review
4.0
These short stories are all better written than the first 3 books in the series and actually make you care about the characters. I wish the author had been able to develop the main books in the same way.
dreizehn's review
4.0
Individual Ratings: The Shadow Cats ★★★ | The Shattered Mountain ★★★★ | The King's Guard ★★★★
readcover2cover's review
4.0
I picked this up because it was short and I just finished the rest of the series. I wanted to read this before I forgot who all the characters were (although I just found out that there is another book in the series that was just released! I don't know if I am going to read it right away or take a break from the world a little bit. . .).
I didn't love the first story, but the second and third stories were fantastic! If you enjoyed the series and want to know more about Alodia, Mara, and Hector, definitely read these.
I didn't love the first story, but the second and third stories were fantastic! If you enjoyed the series and want to know more about Alodia, Mara, and Hector, definitely read these.
emmirosereads's review
4.0
While these felt rushed and like they would have been better fit into whole books and stories I really enjoyed them. It was really interesting to see these characters before we get to know them in the orgional trilogy! I think my favorite was probably the King's Guard. It was the most interesting to me and I love Hector to pieces. 😍
If you're a fan of the Fire and Thorns trilogy I think this collection is definitely worth reading. 💗
If you're a fan of the Fire and Thorns trilogy I think this collection is definitely worth reading. 💗
poorashleu's review
4.0
Originally posted here
Last year I read and loved Rae Carson’s series The Girl of Fire and Thorns, which to be honest I’m still a little shocked about. Mostly because to this day I am not a fantasy person. But..I liked it. And recently when Carson’s short stories came out in one volume I knew I wanted to read them. Of course a TBR happens and well, books get pushed down. Then, thanks to my library overdrive app, The Girl of Fire and Thorns Stories appeared as an audiobook and it was fate. FATE I SAY.
This was a solid set of three stories, all short and take place before the first book in the series. While they are not needed to understand the series (for those who hate novellas) but they do add to the story, and they made me miss the characters. Mostly Hector, because I do love and adore Hector. Hearts in my eyes for that Hector. But the first two weren’t about Hector and I still enjoyed them. You learn more about Elisa’s older sister, and you understand her from a completely different point of view. Same goes for the second story, The Shattered Mountain, you learn more about Mara, Elisa’s best friend, and she goes through so much that the reader doesn’t really understand and then in The Shattered Mountain your heart breaks for her so much.
And then there is The King’s Guard which it’s obvious to whom it’s about. HINT: Hector! Oh Hector, our sweet boy who learns more in his 15 years than anyone should. Again, while it isn’t required to read these to understand The Girl of Fire and Thorns series, I do recommend it. It gave me feels I was in denial about for years.
Also? HECTORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
Last year I read and loved Rae Carson’s series The Girl of Fire and Thorns, which to be honest I’m still a little shocked about. Mostly because to this day I am not a fantasy person. But..I liked it. And recently when Carson’s short stories came out in one volume I knew I wanted to read them. Of course a TBR happens and well, books get pushed down. Then, thanks to my library overdrive app, The Girl of Fire and Thorns Stories appeared as an audiobook and it was fate. FATE I SAY.
This was a solid set of three stories, all short and take place before the first book in the series. While they are not needed to understand the series (for those who hate novellas) but they do add to the story, and they made me miss the characters. Mostly Hector, because I do love and adore Hector. Hearts in my eyes for that Hector. But the first two weren’t about Hector and I still enjoyed them. You learn more about Elisa’s older sister, and you understand her from a completely different point of view. Same goes for the second story, The Shattered Mountain, you learn more about Mara, Elisa’s best friend, and she goes through so much that the reader doesn’t really understand and then in The Shattered Mountain your heart breaks for her so much.
And then there is The King’s Guard which it’s obvious to whom it’s about. HINT: Hector! Oh Hector, our sweet boy who learns more in his 15 years than anyone should. Again, while it isn’t required to read these to understand The Girl of Fire and Thorns series, I do recommend it. It gave me feels I was in denial about for years.
Also? HECTORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.