• The Girl of Fire and Thorns

  • By: Rae Carson
  • Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
  • Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,576 ratings)

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The Girl of Fire and Thorns

By: Rae Carson
Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
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Publisher's summary

“Rae Carson has proved she’s a master and has shaken up the YA genre.” (USAToday.com)

The first book in Rae Carson’s award-winning and New York Times best-selling trilogy!

The Girl of Fire and Thorns is a sweeping journey full of adventure, sorcery, heartbreak, and power. Fans of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones and Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse will devour this fantasy series.

Once a century, one person is chosen for greatness. Elisa is the chosen one. But she has always felt powerless, useless. Now, on her 16th birthday, she has become the secret wife of a handsome and worldly king - a king whose country is in turmoil. A king who needs her to be the chosen one, not a failure of a princess.

And he’s not the only one who seeks her. Fierce enemies, seething with dark magic, are hunting her. A daring, determined revolutionary thinks she could be his people’s savior. 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.

William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist

YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Top Ten Pick

Andre Norton Award Finalist

A Texas Tayshas Selection

Ohioana Book Award YA winner

Don’t miss The Empire of Dreams, Rae Carson’s action-packed return to the world of The Girl of Fire and Thorns!

©2011 Rae Carson (P)2012 HarperCollinsPublishers

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A captivating story

My wife downloaded this story for me to use some of our credits based of the Amazon recommendations. At first the story seemed to be outside of my normal realm of fantasy fiction, but the more I listened to the story the more I became interested and could not wait to get back on the road to finish the chapter. A great listen and great story overall.

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Bizzare but attention was caught

the first thing I thought was wtf a stone in her belly button but u was hooked by the odd concept then the story, the only complaint I have is the narrator's long pauses btw chapters

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Enjoyed it

Some reviews are saying the main character has a bad body image, starves herself, etc. And some don’t like that the story portrays a Christian faith. Well, I’m here to rebuke all it that. Nothing about the religion in the story seems like Christianity besides it being monotheistic. Also, the mind of a teenage girl is going to have insecurities, but she doesn’t let it stop her from being strong and persistent when she must. And she doesn’t starve herself to lose weight- she is put in a position that causes her to basically starve and loses weight, as one would when forced to exercise and given little food.

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Wonderful Story

Would you listen to The Girl of Fire and Thorns again? Why?

Yes, this was a very enjoyable read.

What other book might you compare The Girl of Fire and Thorns to and why?

Hunger Games Trilogy, Discovery of Witches both series were well written. Authors who could paint pictures with words.

Which character – as performed by Jennifer Ikeda – was your favorite?

Elisa was my favorite because despite personal doubts she triumphed.

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

The moment that particularly moved me was when Elisa saw herself for the first time in a mirror after her time in the desert.

Any additional comments?

I chose this book because of the narrator and fell in love with the author.

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fun young adult frolick

This story seemed geared towards a younger audience than the typical young adult books I read. nice lively storyline and good interaction with the characters. maybe a little more emphasis on God than I enjoy in most of my stories, happily God seems a more universal spiritual figure than anything too repressive or Orthodox. I'm looking forward to the next book.

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Rollicking adventure

Recommended by a student! Interesting details, thoughtful development of character and theme, with strong messages about ethics, leadership, gender roles, and human development. Highly recommended!

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Taken By Surprise

I picked this book from a really big bunch of books during a $5 sale. Can't tell you why. it just leaped out at me. I'm so very glad it did. With richness of voice (Jennifer Ikeda) Rae Carson's and story wove around me and took my problems away for a while. You can't ask for more.

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girl of fire and thorns

love this series. I've read it 4 times now! Great characters with a strong femail lead.

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Captivating

Great story with wonderful narration. Worth the listen. The story ended with out a cliffhanger but I still want to enjoy the rest of the series.

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A great tale starts

A story of a girl who feels inferior even with a Godstone. It tells of how she becomes a great queen.

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