A review by everydaymagic
Call of Fire by Beth Cato
4.0
A wonderful read, full of historical fact and fantasy combined. While dealing with many uncomfortable subjects, this book kept me turning pages as I sympathized with the protagonist and her friends so much. In addition, here in Book 2 of the series, we get more information on Ingrid, the protagonist, and her previously-unknown background, and are treated to watching her learn and grow in her magical, geomantic skills. (PS--I really loved Tacoma.)
The settings are wonderful, the "motley" assortment of protagonist's friends and allies are easy to cheer for, the conversations going on are engaging, and the fantastic creatures are, um, fantastic! Both historical fantasy *and* secondary world fantasy fans will both really dig this series, and its unique takes on a historical era not much seen recently.
The settings are wonderful, the "motley" assortment of protagonist's friends and allies are easy to cheer for, the conversations going on are engaging, and the fantastic creatures are, um, fantastic! Both historical fantasy *and* secondary world fantasy fans will both really dig this series, and its unique takes on a historical era not much seen recently.