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A review by barb4ry1
The Firebird by Cat Hellisen, Nerine Dorman
3.0
Actual rating: 3.5/5
Lada is one of the warrior-monks of the Order of Fennarin who oppose the demons and insurgents that threaten her home. When she joined the Order, she betrayed her kin. When her long-lost brother Ailal is captured, elders demand Lada oversee his trial.
She must consider, once again, whose side is the right one.
The plot of Firebird isn’t all that original, but it doesn’t have to be. The reader cares less about what’s actually happening than about what makes these characters tick. In that sense, Firebird is a good kind of character novel. It’s honest, it's dark, and it’s a good read. It's told mostly through Lada's monologue and thoughts. Don't expect a lot of action as it's introspective. Her thoughts and memories lead the reader through the myths intertwined with the story.
Serious issues (like propaganda or corrupted power) dominate the narrative and make it engaging.
A short novella worth attention.
Lada is one of the warrior-monks of the Order of Fennarin who oppose the demons and insurgents that threaten her home. When she joined the Order, she betrayed her kin. When her long-lost brother Ailal is captured, elders demand Lada oversee his trial.
She must consider, once again, whose side is the right one.
The plot of Firebird isn’t all that original, but it doesn’t have to be. The reader cares less about what’s actually happening than about what makes these characters tick. In that sense, Firebird is a good kind of character novel. It’s honest, it's dark, and it’s a good read. It's told mostly through Lada's monologue and thoughts. Don't expect a lot of action as it's introspective. Her thoughts and memories lead the reader through the myths intertwined with the story.
Serious issues (like propaganda or corrupted power) dominate the narrative and make it engaging.
A short novella worth attention.