Enna Burning - The Books of Bayern - Book 2

ENNA BURNING

THE BOOKS OF BAYERN

BOOK 2

By:  Shannon Hale

FIRST SENTENCE

“Enna let the fire burn out.”

SUMMARY
from back cover

Enna’s brother, Leifer, has found a secret to an extraordinary power- to make fire without a spark.  It’s an ability that could be used for good… if he can control it.   But Enna can’t decide if it’s a power she wants herself, or that should be extinguished forever.  And when the country of Bayern goes to war, the choice becomes unbearable.  Enna never imagined the warm, life giving energy of a fire could destroy everything she loves, but now she must try to save Bayern and herself before the fire consumes her entirely. 

REVIEW

The first book in this series, The Goose Girl, is one of my all-time-favorite books.  So, Enna Burning had some pretty big shoes to fill and I was not disappointed.

A seemingly normal Forest girl, Enna realizes that she is blessed with the gift of Fire.  This book shares Enna’s struggle as she learns to balance her gift.  Thankfully, she is not alone because her friends offer advice, wisdom, and support.  Razo was hilarious and he reminded me of my little brother.

The plot itself started slow, but it picked up nicely.  I was drawn in and felt an attachment to the characters and Bayern.  I love it when a book does that!

Hale has a way of writing that is truly stunning.  Every sentence counts as she creates a magical world with interesting characters.  This fairy tale-like story is just right for a girlie-girl like me.   

RATING

4        Plot

5        Characters

5        Attention Grabbing

5        Girlie Meter

5        Ending

24      TOTAL

5        STARS