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Kindling - by Traci Chee (Hardcover)
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Kindling by Traci Chee is an epic retelling of the Seven Samurai, with a powerful second person voice and powerful themes of trauma and loss. It is an emotional rollercoaster that will leave readers in tears over and over, and the characters are beautifully crafted and have a deep connection to each other. The story is told from the second person point of view and is spread across the PoVs of all 7 characters, making it a unique and powerful read. It is a must-read for anyone looking for a powerful and emotional YA.
Book Synopsis From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a standalone fantasy set against a war-ravaged world where kindling warfare--the use of elite, magic-wielding teenage soldiers--has been outlawed. In this rich and evocative novel, seven kindlings search for purpose and identity as they prepare for one final battle. For fan…
Book Synopsis From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a standalone fantasy set against a war-ravaged world where kindling warfare--the use of elite, magic-wielding teenage soldiers--has been outlawed. In this rich and evocative novel, seven kindlings search for purpose and identity as they prepare for one final battle. For fans of the classic films Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven . Once, the war was fought with kindlings--elite, magic-wielding warriors whose devastating power comes at the cost of their own young lives. Now the war is over, and kindlings have been cast adrift--their magic outlawed, their skills outdated, their formidable balar weapons prized only as relics and souvenirs. Violence still plagues the countryside, and memories haunt those who remain. When a village comes under threat of siege, it offers an opportunity for seven kindlings to fight one last time. But war changed these warriors. And to reclaim who they once were, they will have to battle their pasts, their trauma, and their grim fates to come together again--or none of them will make it out alive. From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a gut-wrenching, introspective fantasy about seven lost soldiers searching for the peace they once fought for and the future in which they're finally daring to believe.
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Kindling by Traci Chee is an epic retelling of the Seven Samurai, with a powerful second person voice and powerful themes of trauma and loss. It is an emotional rollercoaster that will leave readers in tears over and over, and the characters are beautifully crafted and have a deep connection to each other. The story is told from the second person point of view and is spread across the PoVs of all 7 characters, making it a unique and powerful read. It is a must-read for anyone looking for a powerful and emotional YA.
Pros
- Engaging storyline
- Well-developed characters
- Insight into Japanese culture
Cons
- Second person perspective can be difficult
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Book Synopsis From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a standalone fantasy set against a war-ravaged world where kindling warfare--the use of elite, magic-wielding teenage soldiers--has been outlawed. In this rich and evocative novel, seven kindlings search for purpose and identity as they prepare for one final battle. For fans of the classic films Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven . Once, the war was fought with kindlings--elite, magic-wielding warriors whose devastating power comes at the cost of their own young lives. Now the war is over, and kindlings have been cast adrift--their magic outlawed, their skills outdated, their formidable balar weapons prized only as relics and souvenirs. Violence still plagues the countryside, and memories haunt those who remain. When a village comes under threat of siege, it offers an opportunity for seven kindlings to fight one last time. But war changed these warriors. And to reclaim who they once were, they will have to battle their pasts, their trauma, and their grim fates to come together again--or none of them will make it out alive. From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a gut-wrenching, introspective fantasy about seven lost soldiers searching for the peace they once fought for and the future in which they're finally daring to believe.
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