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Read the article →| Category: | Fiction - Fantasy |
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| Author: | Tayvia Pierce |
| Publisher: | BookBaby |
| Publication Date: | July 1, 2021 |
| Number of Pages: | 340 |
| ISBN-10: | 9781098377960 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781098377953 |
Lady Carys lives an aristocratic
life with her family in Taurova. She is forced to forego everything and leave
her homeland to build a new life in the western land of Lund. However, she
falls into an abyss filled with vicious people; she is abducted and taken to
Azkaelom and held captive. The limits of her patience and endurance are tested
as she battles for survival. Eventually, she faces the Lord of Azkaelom and
begins to discover the truth behind her abduction, and finally understands the
treacherous path that lies ahead of her.
The Twisting Flame by Tayvia Pierce is a powerful
work of fiction that carries on the story from its prequel in the Rise of the
Phoenix Series. The first book, A Single Spark, follows Carys and her family as
they make their way through threats hurled by dangerous people, having her
trust and belief being constantly put to the test. Lady Carys is shown going
through the perils of life with determination, learning about the mistakes she
has made in life and how she can overcome them to forge a better future for not
just herself but the people she loves.
Tayvia Pierce builds a storyline
that remains captivating with ample attention given to character development
and the plot points. The deft exploration of character depth, the cunning
plotting, and the author’s ability to write compelling conflict elevate the
quality of the narrative, transforming it into a page-turner. As the
protagonist battles extreme persecution and a barrage of challenges in her
life, she has to navigate a dark web of enemies. The whole journey is exquisitely
detailed to provide readers with an immersive reading experience. The world in
the book is introduced through Carys’s unique point of view and despite being
fictional, it becomes relatable to many women around the world as they follow a
character that builds grit and resilience. It is cinematic, fast-paced, and
psychologically strong.
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