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Liked It “great book. nice story line. can be kept up with and makes a lot of sense.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “For most of the book I didn't really see the point of the story. In the end you see how everything he learned helped him defeat the bad guy. I just felt like I was pushing myself to read it. The language the author used wasn't bad, the momentum and language of the story was lost on me. Just not...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I liked the idea of the story, but this did not feel like a Lackey story. The exposition took nearly 3/4 of the book and the relationship between the firebird and Illya was tenuous at best. Not one of Lackey's better stories.”
Elisha D wrote this review Friday, October 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“For most of the book I didn't really see the point of the story. In the end you see how everything he learned helped him defeat the bad guy. I just felt like I was pushing myself to read it. The language the author used wasn't bad, the momentum and language of the story was lost on me. Just not my style. ”
Chelsea P wrote this review Tuesday, October 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“did not like”
Kathy E wrote this review Sunday, September 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It's okay so far. I like faery tales written by modern writers, but Mercedes Lacky never interested me much. I'm trying to broaden my horizons on books, so I decided to read it. It has a lot of detail, so that's good, but I don't really like the writing style of the book.”
Rebecca M wrote this review Saturday, June 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“great book. nice story line. can be kept up with and makes a lot of sense. ”
chris c wrote this review Thursday, May 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is based on a Russian folk tale. The youngest son of a minor king is terrorized by his older brothers, and realizes they plan to kill him. His kindness has won him magical friends, and he sets out on a quest to a fantastic land created by magic. The firebird is caught in this place and our hero must free her.”
Luella S wrote this review Monday, July 28 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Entertaining read but not great. The love story was a bit lacking in that I saw no evidence that he loved her, just the realization that he didn't love the other girl. I would have preferred a better love story. Still, a good plot and an unusual hero.”
Becky L wrote this review Saturday, July 12 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Ilya is the smart and kind underdog who we want to win, but he has to go threw a lot of stuff to get there; Cruel brothers, magical creatures, being lost in the wilderness and fighting monsters. A great story, an enjoyable read, and a good book.”
Heather G wrote this review Friday, September 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A normal Lackey book...easy read and cute, but no real redeeming value. ”
Shira D wrote this review Saturday, March 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Another fairy tale retold, this time of Russian origin. Excellently told, with believable, sympathetic characters and a plot that keeps you turning the pages, demanding to know what happens next. ”
Whiskerwing wrote this review Tuesday, March 4 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
