Before She Ignites
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4.6 • 12 Ratings
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
“A fully realized fantasy world complete with dragons, treachery, and flawed characters discovering their courage. I couldn’t put it down!” —C. J. Redwine, New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Queen
From the New York Times bestselling co-author of My Plain Jane comes a smoldering new fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Kristin Cashore about a girl condemned for defending dragons and the inner fire that may be her only chance of escape.
Mira has always been a symbol of hope for the Fallen Isles, perfect and beautiful—or at least that’s how she’s forced to appear. But when she uncovers a dangerous secret, Mira is betrayed by those closest to her and sentenced to the deadliest prison in the Fallen Isles.
Except Mira is over being a pawn. Fighting to survive against outer threats and inner demons of mental illness, Mira must find her inner fire and the scorching truth about her own endangered magic—before her very world collapses.
And that’s all before she ignites.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this first book in the Fallen Isles trilogy, a young woman who is looked upon as the heart of her seven-island nation must stand up for what she believes after being bitterly betrayed. When 17-year-old Mira Minkoba discovers governmental treachery, she speaks out and is sent to the Pit, the most notorious prison in the Fallen Isles. At the mercy of Altan, a vicious guard with an agenda, Mira works to survive in order to save the dragons she loves and trains, see her family and friends again, and protect new allies she makes in prison. The narrative shifts between Mira's harrowing time in the Pit and her pampered former life; Meadows (the Orphan Queen series) doesn't instantly transform her into a ready-to-fight warrior, and she portrays acutely Mira's insecurities about not living up to the demands of her station or to her mother's expectations. Meadows leaves room to flesh out Mira's island world in future books while exploring issues of inclusivity and discrimination. Fans of Naomi Novik's Temeraire series or Julie Kagawa's Talon books will be delighted. Ages 13 up.
Customer Reviews
Hang in there
I was drawn to the cover of the book so I gave it a go. It does start off pretty slow, and can be a bit frustrating, but hang in there, it does pick up. Now that I’ve read the ending, I really am excited to read the second book of this series.