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Monday, July 20, 2015

Fire & Thorns Series Read-Along #ReadingRae Chapters 12-23



Welcome to this week's #ReadingRae post. Last week we discussed the first 11 chapters of The Girl of Fire & Thorns, hereThough I kinda of cheated and talked about the whole book by sharing my thoughts of it. As promised, today I'm sticking to the read along schedule, and focusing only on chapters 12-23. Before I share my thoughts on those chapters, you can read a recap of the participating blogs's thoughts from last week's posts here:

MY THOUGHTS

Rae did a fantastic job at setting up her story and hooking her readers in the first 11 chapters of the book. Now she really thrusts her readers into the heart of the story. There's a lot more action, romance, danger, and talk about betrayal! Wow! We learn a lot more about Elisa's world, the characters who make it up, and start to see that there's a lot of twists in this story.

I love that we get to see Elisa's changes. Rae allows us to see Elisa's changes first hand. In doing that, she allowed me to connect more with her, and her story. In these chapters we're able to see her strength, both that inner strength and her physical strength, grow and shine. Her growth has been a tremendous one. She's no longer this weak, sheltered girl who doesn't fit the bill of a leader. All she's had to endure, and being forced to watch what her people are going through, broke her mold. Everything up through now has forced her to become the brave, courageous, and intelligent leader she is now. 

Talk about girl power. I have loved seeing the changes in Elisa. Elisa still has a lot going against her. It seems as though danger has become her constant companion. The threat of war hangs over her head, and there's a traitor among them. One of the things I love about this book over all, and it's something that was very much apart of these chapters, is the thrilling suspense, the sizzling romance, and those shocking betrayals. Rae blends these elements perfectly into this story. It's part of what makes this book such an addicting read for me. 

These chapters are the beginnings of what made this book one of my top ten readers in 2011. I've enjoyed being able to re-read this book, and relive some of my first feelings about the book. If this is your first time reading it, all I can say is buckle up, and hold on tight. Things are about to get a little more intense. Not everyone is so they seem to be. Rae has definitely created something special with her debut book. I'm looking forward to discussing the last few chapters of the book with you guys next week.


THE GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS


Published by: Harper Teen
Released on: September 20th, 2011 TODAY
Series: Fire & Thorns #1
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Once a century, one person is chosen for greatness.

Elisa is the chosen one.

But she is also the younger of two princesses, the one who has never done anything remarkable. She can’t see how she ever will.

Now, on her sixteenth birthday, she has become the secret wife of a handsome and worldly king—a king whose country is in turmoil. A king who needs the chosen one, not a failure of a princess.

And he’s not the only one who needs her. Savage enemies seething with dark magic are hunting her. A daring, determined revolutionary thinks she could be his people’s savior. And he looks at her in a way that no man has ever looked at her before. Soon it is not just her life, but her very heart that is at stake.

Elisa could be everything to those who need her most. If the prophecy is fulfilled. If she finds the power deep within herself. If she doesn’t die young.

Most of the chosen do.

OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES



ABOUT RAE CARSON


I write books about teens who must do brave things. I'm originally from California, but I now live in Arizona with my husband, who is the smartest and therefore sexiest man I know. My books tend to contain lots of adventure, a little magic and romance, and smart girls who make (mostly) smart choices. I especially love to write about questions I don't know the answers to.

JOIN THE FUN

We'd love to have you join us! Now through the end of September, on select Mondays myself, and four other blogger friends will be sharing on thoughts on each of Rae's book. If you’d like to follow along, stop by any of the blogs listed below, to participate. 




Check out our read along schedule
I'll be updating links for each post below. Select on the specific date to be taking to the post *links will be updated as posts are made. 

THE GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS

THE CROWN OF EMBERS

  • August 17th | Chapters 1 through 10
  • August 24th | Chapters 11 through 20
  • August 31st | Chapters 21 through 30

THE BITTER KINGDOM

  • September 7th | Chapters 1 through 14
  • September 14th | Chapters 15 through 28
  • September 21st | Chapters 29 through 42

WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER

  • September 22nd | Release Day Celebration Blast

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