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Firebrand (Green Rider, Book 6) (edition 2019)

by Kristen Britain (Author)

Series: Green Rider (6)

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"Zachary Davriel Hillander, High King of Sacoridia, rues how much he has had to give up to lead his realm, including the freedom to live and love as he chooses. When an embassy from Eletia arrives to propose a joint venture between their realms to seek out an old ally in the north, he is dismayed to learn that the one Sacoridian they have in mind to accompany their guide is the woman he truly loves but cannot have: Green Rider Karigan G'ladheon. Karigan has only just returned from a dark future where Sacoridia has been conquered and is ruled by a despotic emperor, and she has not recovered in heart or mind. As if that is not enough, the castle ghosts won't leave her alone. Though Zachary is loath to part from her so soon after her return, he knows she is the best choice to undertake the mission to the north. Each step on their journey places Karigan and her companions closer to enemy territory and danger, for northward lie the forces of Second Empire, Sacoridia's longtime foe, and Grandmother, the necromantic leader of Second Empire, has not been idle. She uses her magic to summon a wild elemental spirit to wreak havoc upon Zachary and his wife, Queen Estora. At first the Sacoridians succeed in fending off the creature, but it so covets Estora that it can't stay away. It abducts Zachary, assuming his form and his place at Estora's side--but when it is finally ousted, Zachary is still missing. Estora, alone and heavy with twins, must prepare her realm for the coming conflict from the confines of her bedchamber. Meanwhile, the danger only deepens for Karigan and her companions as they journey north. When she finds herself caught in the midst of a clash between forces, Karigan must rescue and protect her king before she falls into a trap set by Grandmother--a trap that could give Second Empire the power to control the dead and all the demons of the hells" -- provided by publisher.… (more)
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Title:Firebrand (Green Rider, Book 6)
Authors:Kristen Britain (Author)
Info:Daw Books (2019), 800 pages
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Tags:Green Rider, Fantasy

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Recap - In the 5th book of the series (Mirror Sight) Karigan wakes up in a future time where the realm has lost to the empire. The entire book, while entertaining and well written, had numerous flaws that made it the worst book so far. Not the least of which was its irrelevance to the story and plot. However, Karigan experiences great loss when she loses her lover (who came out of nowhere) and that loss and Karigan's inability to recover feature heavily in the 6th book.

In Firebrand, Karigan's losses just continue. The book is a little darker but has many positive attributes. Karigan has returned to the Sacoridia of her time and we are again immersed in the characters we know and some new characters like Anna Ash. Karigan, her friend Estral, and an Eletian named Enver journey north to attempt to establish contact with the lost race of the p'ehdrose in anticipation of the escalating fights with the second empire. I enjoyed the opportunity to continue Estral's part of this story but was rather disappointed with its conclusion or lack thereof.

In Sacor city, we are introduced to Anna Ash, a maid/servant who shows bravery and seems to have a future tied to the green riders. She manages to protect the Queen during several attacks by elements etc. Meanwhile, Zachery is kidnapped first by an elemental creature and then by the second empire when he escapes the elementals clutches.

Instead of finding the P'ehdrose, Karigan and Estral find themselves captured by the second empire as well. Karigan endures extreme torture during their captivity. Through the aid of her friends and others she escapes and they manage to save the king. A final confrontation ensues where losses occur on both sides. The torture that Karigan was subjected to becomes a main focal point of the series as it grows introspective and adds realistic elements of trauma. Karigan was already weakened by her losses and continued focus on them before the torture and now grows even more withdrawn and depressed. This continues (annoyingly) for quite some time and takes up a significant focus of the next book. For those that enjoy a grungier more realistic take on trauma, this might be a good portrayal.

Overall, I'm happy to at least be back in the main storyline and in a novel where the plot progresses (barely). However, this book introduces us to many new facets of the world and magic that seem to come out of nowhere and while they are entertaining, it seems like lazy writing and just a continuation of the ongoing filler material. Examples include the P'ehdrose, some weird plot line with Eletion unfoldings, Cats that are not cats, and personified elementals holding millennia-old captives. ( )
  tnemurtsni | Feb 29, 2024 |
I have so many million feelings about this book I feel like it's impossible hold them entirely still, and that's why when I finally got to talk to a friend about it after finished the last pages a few weeks ago, we ended up talking about the book, series, direction, choices for almost two hours straight after a party had cleared from her house.

I love the direction this book is headed, and I love that a lot of it feels like it's all natural progression. Revelations about the far past, and about the current goings on everywhere. I love the romances, and how they are noble, tangled in duty, family, character growth, gain, and loss, well fitting to all the positions all the people are in. I love the new sides of the Elt and magical creatures we got.

I feel like there are so many things I want to say and too many of them are spoilers that were just *So Well Done* in the book. I can't stop recommending this series more and more, especially the further on in it gets and how beautiful this woman's writing continues to grow. ( )
  wanderlustlover | Dec 27, 2022 |
The Green Rider series has always been a series I have greatly enjoyed. I do think the first few books are the strongest in the series but there are other books later in the series that are quite good too. My biggest complaint is the slow speed at which these books are published. These are a fun high fantasy read. ( )
  KateKat11 | Sep 24, 2021 |
Okay 5 stars. 1 Quick start into action. 2 familiar characters. 3. A hinted transition for another story. What more can an adventure fan ask? Besides we now have three suitors for Karigan... ( )
  GlenRH | Jul 26, 2021 |
.... I just can't even right now with this author... I loved these books. was ecstatic to get mirror sight, only to have my hopes crushed by what was presented to me. I gave it one more book, but this was not a well written book and basically repeated the same plot as the third book.

Also, I'm not the best at grammar. I usually keep my nose out of grammar in published books, but this book contained so many commas I'm not quite sure there are any left for the other authors.

KB also tried on multiple occasions to put an elegant feel to how she phrased things, similar to the works of Tolkien or The Brontë sisters, this didn't work cause it wasn't a constant style.

I know what most will say about this review after they see it. 'don't read it if you don't like it'. I'm here to tell you that this will be the last green rider book that I read and this will be the only review that I write. I am simply posting my irritation for other to see and possibly enjoy if they have similar feelings. I am not looking for an argument, so please don't respond unless you want to discuss intellectually about this book.

Thank you KB for the first wonderful books, and for giving me more confidence in my writing ability. ( )
  Charityreads | May 16, 2020 |
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"Zachary Davriel Hillander, High King of Sacoridia, rues how much he has had to give up to lead his realm, including the freedom to live and love as he chooses. When an embassy from Eletia arrives to propose a joint venture between their realms to seek out an old ally in the north, he is dismayed to learn that the one Sacoridian they have in mind to accompany their guide is the woman he truly loves but cannot have: Green Rider Karigan G'ladheon. Karigan has only just returned from a dark future where Sacoridia has been conquered and is ruled by a despotic emperor, and she has not recovered in heart or mind. As if that is not enough, the castle ghosts won't leave her alone. Though Zachary is loath to part from her so soon after her return, he knows she is the best choice to undertake the mission to the north. Each step on their journey places Karigan and her companions closer to enemy territory and danger, for northward lie the forces of Second Empire, Sacoridia's longtime foe, and Grandmother, the necromantic leader of Second Empire, has not been idle. She uses her magic to summon a wild elemental spirit to wreak havoc upon Zachary and his wife, Queen Estora. At first the Sacoridians succeed in fending off the creature, but it so covets Estora that it can't stay away. It abducts Zachary, assuming his form and his place at Estora's side--but when it is finally ousted, Zachary is still missing. Estora, alone and heavy with twins, must prepare her realm for the coming conflict from the confines of her bedchamber. Meanwhile, the danger only deepens for Karigan and her companions as they journey north. When she finds herself caught in the midst of a clash between forces, Karigan must rescue and protect her king before she falls into a trap set by Grandmother--a trap that could give Second Empire the power to control the dead and all the demons of the hells" -- provided by publisher.

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