****
4/5
Daughter of the Burning City is a really interesting and
unique fantasy book which really sucked me into its story. This book is built
on the mystery of who is killing Sorina’s family which has lots of twists and
while I guessed some, most really surprised me. This book is well written and
had very descriptive and good world building, especially considering most of
the book was set in Gomorrah. However, there was a plot hole in the book which
did make the story feel a bit to unrealistic but it is a very big spoiler so I will
not ruin it.
Sorina is determined but also has many insecurities as she
feels like she is a freak and that the only people who like her are the family
who she created. Luca is mysterious, sarcastic, but not in a mean way, and can
come across as a bit innocent despite really understanding how the world, and
more importantly people, works. He is very distinctive in many ways, from his
dress sense, to his powers, to his personality. I loved Sorina’s family as they
were their own people with their own wishes and fears, and after the first 20%
of the book I never got them confused with each other.
This a very good book from debut author Amanda Foody and I
am really looking forward to reading more of her books and any sequels to
Sorina’s story. I would recommend Daughter of the Burning City to fans of
unique fantasy books.
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