Fireblood

By: Elly Blake

Narrated by: Jennifer English

In this action-packed sequel to the New York Times bestselling Frostblood, Ruby must choose between her fiery homeland and the icy king who loves her.

Against all odds, Ruby has defeated the villainous Frost King and melted his powerful throne. But the bloodthirsty Minax that was trapped inside is now haunting her kingdom and everyone she loves. The answers to its demise may lie to the south in Sudesia, the land of the Firebloods, and a country that holds the secrets to Ruby's powers and past....

Despite warnings from her beloved Arcus, Ruby accompanies a roguish Fireblood named Kai to Sudesia, where she must master her control of fire in a series of trials to gain the trust of the suspicious Fireblood queen. Only then can she hope to access the knowledge that could defeat the rampaging Minax--which grows closer every moment. But as sparks fly in her moments alone with Kai, how can Ruby decide whom to trust? The fate of both kingdoms is now in her hands.

Critic reviews

Praise for Fireblood:"Brimming with new adventures, Ruby's story shimmers and expands.... a thrilling romp through an engrossing world. A sucker punch of escalating evil, sizzling romance, and a spitfire coming into her own."—Kirkus Reviews

"A satisfying sequel. The plot is well paced and engaging...Fans of the series will not be disappointed."—School Library Journal

"[Ruby] is an interesting, layered character. Fans of the first adventure will definitely be drawn to this sequel."—Booklist

"Fans of Frostblood will find themselves smitten with this second installment, and the breathtaking climax will leave them eagerly awaiting the third."—Shelf Awareness

Praise for Frostblood:"This series opener is perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen and will delight those who love fantasy, adventure, and romance. A strong addition to any YA fantasy collection."—School Library Journal

"This enchanting and fast-paced debut lights up the page with magic, romance, and action, all of which is expertly interwoven throughout the text. Readers will be eagerly anticipating the next book in the series."—Booklist

"Ruby's a spitfire who faces her challenges with grit."—Kirkus Reviews

"This strong debut for Blake succeeds in laying down intriguing framework for the books to come."—Publishers Weekly

"With a fierce and vibrant world, richly-drawn characters, a steamy romance, and page-turning twists, Frostblood has all the elements of a great fantasy."—Morgan Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen Kingdoms Series

"Compelling characters, a fascinating world, and an exhilarating story beautifully wrought in this must-read debut."—Eve Silver, author of the Game series

"Fast-paced and brimming with magic and intrigue, Frostblood will keep you frozen in place until the last page and then leave you burning for more."—Lori M. Lee, author of Gates of Thread and Stone

Heroine a bit lame, but still a fun story

Once again Ruby is pretty dumb, but now she’s also disloyal. Nice. It’s like she’s 12 instead of 17-18yrs. She misses obvious dangers and gets pulled by her feelings in every direction to the point of ruining relationships and just kind of being unlikable. The saving graces are the male characters. They have more dimensions and better character. Thankfully the story is still a lot of fun, so it’s worth listening, but probably not buying.

It was a good read

Ok, I like the book, for some reason am adapting to the narrators voice. I can say I felt a bit lost a few times on what the heck is happening but my imagination catch up with what the author was trying to describe and I can say it’s was a good book to keep me busy during my long work hours. In this book the author try’s to describe the gods and the reason for the darkness that is urging for war. It feels like Ruby is filling in love with the two main character and life is just getting even more complicated for her. There has been some clarity on her past and where she comes from. I can’t say more without spoiling the good parts. Happy reading!

Fantasy

Full of adventure and fantasy. Definitely a cliff hanger and can’t wait to read the next book. Great story line and creative writing of super element powers

A few Issues But Not Bad

Overall, I enjoyed this story. There were a few moments where things just did not ring true for me, and I had to suspend disbelief a bit further than I wanted to, in order to continue to enjoy the story. However, that could have just been me.

It's a decent follow up and has more action and plot than many 2nd books in a series.

Just As Great As The First Book!

Elly has fantastic writing skills that suck you into her story and tug your heart. She makes you want to rally soldiers and help the cause! Another great magical tale and I can't wait to listen to the third book!