Firelight

By: Sophie Jordan

Narrated by: Therese Plummer

Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

A hidden truth. Mortal enemies. Doomed love.

Marked as special at an early age, Jacinda knows her every move is watched. But she longs for freedom to make her own choices. When she breaks the most sacred tenet among her kind, she nearly pays with her life. Until a beautiful stranger saves her. A stranger who was sent to hunt those like her. For Jacinda is a drakia descendant of dragons whose greatest defense is her secret ability to shift into human form.

Forced to flee into the mortal world with her family, Jacinda struggles to adapt to her new surroundings. The only bright light is Will. Gorgeous, elusive Will who stirs her inner draki to life. Although she is irresistibly drawn to him, Jacinda knows Will's dark secret: He and his family are hunters. She should avoid him at all costs. But her inner draki is slowly slipping away if it dies she will be left as a human forever. She'll do anything to prevent that. Even if it means getting closer to her most dangerous enemy. Mythical powers and breathtaking romance ignite in this story of a girl who defies all expectations and whose love crosses an ancient divide.

©2010 Sophie Jordan (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

GREAT STORY! READ THE ABRIDGED VERSION THOUGH

I've never reviewed a book before, but I've decided to review this one because while I LOVED the story and the characters, the writer repeated herself sooooo much that halfway through the book I had to skip to the end because it started to grate on my nerves listening to the same situations and feelings repeated over and over and over again. It seemed as though with each new event I had to listen to the protagonist re-tell every feeling and event from the previous pages. It was as if the author thought that I was stupid so she had to repeat everything all the time just in case I couldn’t remember. I think that the writer could take out about a fourth of the book and that would make it better. I'm surprised that her editor didn't help her cut some or a lot of the rehashing just to help the story move along. This is the first book that I believe the 'abridged' version would be an improvement on the ‘unabridged’. BTW, I LOVED the Narrarator Therese Plummer!

Interesting new twist on Dragons!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes because it take a new look at dragons. Instead of space, or far off worlds this brings dragons in to our world threw the eyes of a teenage girl. also instead of being from a dragon riders point of view it is from the dragon. intreaging right?

What other book might you compare Firelight to and why?

No other because this book and its partner in the series are one of a kind. Just try it!

Have you listened to any of Therese Plummer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

She is a very steady narator that you can depend on for narating well. I love the way she captures the voices in this book bringing them to life. She does a specialy great job on the male charactors. Vibrent!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

sore, fight, be hunted and all while falling inlove.

Any additional comments?

This book is unique with a mix of romance and action that will be sure to keep you interested all the way threw. no extreme fears or violince but keeps you looking forward to the next book wich is great to. can't wait for book three!

A fun and enjoyable young adult novel

Would you listen to Firelight again? Why?

Yes. It is a good story with some minor flaws but was very enjoyable.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters and how they interacted with each other. It was believable. The one flaw is that Jacinda was supposed to be so powerful as a fire breather but it never seemed to really help her or make a difference.

What does Therese Plummer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She has a nice voice that sounded age appropriate and lent a lot of enjoyment to the story.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Dragons are beautiful creatures.

Any additional comments?

Any parent should be happy for their child to read this book

More, please

Good story, but no resolution. Even if it is a start to a series, I need some closure.

AWESOME FIND!!!!!

I completely love this story!!!! Very addicting!!! Completely recommend. The twists and turns definitely keep you hooked!

Great, easy read.....really enjoyed it

Where does Firelight rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

I looked at this book for several months before buying it and I wish I would have purchased it sooner. This book has a nice twist on paranormal and a nice love triangle. It is definately a teen book, but I really enjoyed it as something different. I would rank this pretty high on my audible list as I would listen to it again and I NEVER do that!

What about Therese Plummer???s performance did you like?

I think Therese is one of the best readers I've listened to. She just brings the story to life and makes you "feel" each of the characters with her voice.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Several scenes of this book are relatable to both young and old. I definately connected with the self doubt of the characters and the development of the relationships between characters is great. I cried, laughted out loud and was frustrated several times while listening to this book. To me, that is the sign of a good read!

Super good story, disliked the heroine

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Yes, for the heroine to put her money where her mouth is. Stand up for something with more than words. It's all stupid passive aggressive choice after stupid passive aggressive choice. I really hate that.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

for her to once say, I don't care what you say mom, I will not let part of me die. You can live with that and we can move to a climate that will make that possible or I will and you can stay here.

Teenage romance novel

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

This was a good story if they would have just cut out the 90% of the homone flashes.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The plot was excellent however filling the story with all the mush was its downfall.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Therese Plummer?

She did a good job with the story and I enjoyed her voice.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No,

Hooked, but copies Twilight!

I was totally into this story, but a little ways in, in seemed rather familiar....Almost word for word, it began to copy Twilight! Firelight, Twilight.....anyway, electric feelings, rushing from classrooms...you name it! There was even a bit of Last of the Mohicans thrown in..."I will find you!"
Anyway, aside from that, it wasn't vampire, and the concepts were interesting...and at least, the "Edward" figure was switched to a female, this time, for interest.
All in all, because I am a sucker, I am downloading the next book, to see what happens.
The romance was great....there weren't any outright sex scenes, which I appreciate. No foul language, either...maybe a damn or hell...
Even if somewhat predictable, it was a pleasant listen.

I thought the series would get better

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No. Unless you like YA reads, I wouldn't get this.

Would you recommend Firelight to your friends? Why or why not?

No. As the first in the series, I thought it would improve as the story went along. It didn't.

What aspect of Therese Plummer’s performance would you have changed?

She couldn't have done anything with the story to make it better. You read the words that are written.

Did Firelight inspire you to do anything?

I took a chance on the second book in the series ... I don't recommend you do that. I didn't bother to finish it because it dragged on and on. I guess I was inspired not to waste anymore time on it.