Firebrand

By: Kristen Britain

Narrated by: Ellen Archer

Zachary Davriel Hillander, High King of Sacoridia, rues how much he has had to give up to lead his realm, including the freedom to live and love as he chooses. When an embassy from Eletia arrives to propose a joint venture between their realms to seek out an old ally in the north, he is dismayed to learn that the one Sacoridian they have in mind to accompany their guide is the woman he truly loves but cannot have: Green Rider Karigan G'ladheon.

Karigan has only just returned from a dark future where Sacoridia has been conquered and is ruled by a despotic emperor, and she has not recovered in heart or mind. As if that is not enough, the castle ghosts won't leave her alone. Though Zachary is loath to part from her so soon after her return, he knows she is the best choice to undertake the mission to the north.

Each step on their journey places Karigan and her companions closer to enemy territory and danger, for northward lie the forces of Second Empire, Sacoridia's longtime foe, and Grandmother, the necromantic leader of Second Empire, has not been idle. She uses her magic to summon a wild elemental spirit to wreak havoc upon Zachary and his wife, Queen Estora.

At first the Sacoridians succeed in fending off the creature, but it so covets Estora that it can't stay away. It abducts Zachary, assuming his form and his place at Estora's side - but when it is finally ousted, Zachary is still missing. Estora, alone and heavy with twins, must prepare her realm for the coming conflict from the confines of her bedchamber.

Meanwhile, the danger only deepens for Karigan and her companions as they journey north. When she finds herself caught in the midst of a clash between forces, Karigan must rescue and protect her king before she falls into a trap set by Grandmother - a trap that could give Second Empire the power to control the dead and all the demons of the hells.

Magic, danger, and adventure abound for messenger Karigan G'ladheon in the sixth book in Kristen Britain's New York Times best-selling Green Rider epic fantasy series.

©2017 Kristen Britain (P)2017 Penguin Audio

Disappointing

I have loved all of the books before this one. Firebrand was a disappointment. The story felt stale and predictable.

Intense read

This book was the most intense and active book in the series. Thoroughly enjoyed the entire book. Can’t wait for the next book.

Couldn't stop listening!

The story was addicting and the narrator very impressive. It's so refreshing to read fantasy from a woman's point of view. The characters were well developed and complex. Loved it!

Four and a half stars

I have loved this series from the beginning, though I really do wish that Zachary would get over Karigan already. Also, trigger warning for a torture scene. You'll see it coming.

just as good as the others in this series

I can relate to carigan so much she just seems to embody the struggle to be a strong independent woman.

Ellen Archer is great, but has a rough start

in way of performance, having listened to the other books in this series read by Ellen, it was jarring for the first few chapters. Her reading felt unnatural at first, probably due to how long it's been since the last book. She seems to be shouting the first few chapters, and the voices for characters mechanical and lifeless. However!!! That is only the first few chapters, and she quickly finds her way. Her captivating voice once more was able to paint a vivid picture of the king, his riders, and his enemies. Don't be discouraged and stop listening, give it time and it'll be just as grand of a reading as the other Green Rider books.

ps. Her singing voice is lovely and makes me smile every time.

As far as the content of the book, it is a much better addition to the series than the last. It felt right at home, and everything felt like it had meaning and a place unlike the last book that basically rendered 90% of itself useless by the last chapter. The story flowed and was significantly better.

So much better

I didn't particularly enjoy the previous installment or the series but this one was so much better. It was back to the characters that we know and love!

amazing series, and a great addition to it.

a different experience from many of the earlier books but still a great addition. I'm frustrated that i must wait for the next book to be released and then recorded. but the readers voice is part of this book for me now.

amazing

amazing story as always but very disappointed in Karigan..... sigh I was really hoping she would get over the King and move on like in the last book. girl wake up and smell the roses he is untouchable yet you have the best kind of man begging for your attention. Enver darling you have my heart.

Spellbinding!

I've loved Kristen Britain's Green Rider from the first book and Firebrand was no different. However, this was the first of the Series that i experienced in audible form. Ellen Archer brought this story to life in a way I couldn't have imagined. Bravo!