The Fire's Stone
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4.7 • 3 Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
It was a long fall from Clan Heir to common thief, but Aaron never wanted any part of his father's brutal outlander reign. In fact, besides coin purses and jewels, there's very little in all of Cisali that interests Aaron, until he stumbles—quite literally—into a prince's bedchamber…
Prince Davish of Ischia is a skilled swordsman both on the field and beneath the sheets, at least when he isn't outrageously drunk. But the wine helps him forget all the ways he's disappointed his father, his family, and soon enough, his young bride-to-be…
A trained Wizard of the Nine with more raw talent than real-world experience, Princess Chandra has no interest in the politically arranged marriage. She flees to the royal city of Ischia seeking a way out of the union. But there, she discovers something far more shocking than Prince Davish's rakish reputation…
The Stone of Ischia has been stolen. A powerful talisman, The Stone protects the city from the active volcano that looms over its terraces and streets. Without it, Ischia will be destroyed and the kingdom of Cisali will fall. Its only hope is an unlikely band of heroes—a failed thief, a drunken prince, and a runaway wizard—who must face pirates, powerful magic, and their own carefully guarded secrets in order to find and restore the Stone of Ischia.
REVIEWS
"The delightful camarderie of three unlikely heroes and well controlled fantasy elements make Huff's adventure great fun to read." —Publishers Weekly
"Huff arranges the ordinary elements of fantasy into an extraordinary tale of adventure and transformation." —Library Journal
"An exciting adventure … they face pirates, storms, traitors … each has unique talents that can bring their mission to a successful conclusion, each has weakness that could destroy themselves and a city of people." —Voya
Customer Reviews
A Quest
Three unlikely companions are on a quest to retrieve a stolen item that ensures the safety of Ischia. But not only is this quest just to return this item to its original place, it’s also a quest for each of them to face the demon that they each carry. The dissolute prince, the guilt burdened thief and the lost and lonely princess, clinging to her power, but desperate for her father’s love. Despite their differences, they do bond, at first in a prickling sort of way and then, as they continually face danger, they draw closer and begin to care for one another.
I enjoyed their ‘rescue mission’ and they way they each found their own peace. Admittedly I would have loved to see more of the affection that grows between Prince Darvish and Aaron the thief and Clan Lord heir. The ending was cut and dried with the plan for all three of them, as though that was the end of the story, but for me, the story of Prince Darvish, Aaron and Princess Chandra was just beginning. I really wanted more emotion.
4 Stars.