A review by mulby
The Fire Sermon by Francesca Haig

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It was well written but almost unrelenting grim, and for a significant portion the main characters were on the run barely eking out an existence which got a bit tedious. The pace picked up a lot towards the end but the ending was so set up for a sequel that it didn't feel satisfying.