Katherine Bogle

Fyre

Sheila Goicea

I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

I ended up reading this short story collection before picking up  Haven, the first book in the series, because the stories take place shortly before the setting of  Haven. (I confirmed this on the author's blog which states: Fyre is a set of short stories in the Haven universe, not long before the book actually begins.) Call me a rebel, but I like reading prequels first.

The short stories set the stage for each of the royal children of Rythern.

Haven, A princess that cannot be hurt, making the perfect candidate for a queen.


  "What am I, Mother?" Haven held Denica's blue gaze. "I don't know, my Haven." Denica smiled ruefully and squeezed Haven's fingers. "But you are still my daughter, a princess of Rythern, and a daughter to the King. Your immortality will be your grace, as you have always been mine."


Lucian, the brother prone to duty and leadership, forced into facing threats in the shadows.


  How could he fight darkness? How could he win against shadows? His training didn't prepare him for this. Nothing could have prepared him for this.


Marcel, the brother displaced and lost to his family through the events of war.


  But while Haven's magic had only ever done good, saving her life and brightening the lives of their family, this magic was wrong. This magic was dark. This magic was killing his family and his soldiers.


Astrid, a princess enthralled with the elaborate life of royalty faced with learning to fend for herself. 


  Though Haven had never cared for this life, Astrid believed herself born to it.


 It's hard to tell from these stories how the rest of the series will be, as they are meant to be supportive material for the main plot. From what I can tell at this point, they were will written, engaging, and creative. I'm curious to see where these stories will lead in the first installment of this series.

3.5 stars.

This review can also be viewed on my blog: She's Going Book Crazy

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