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    Cry of the Firebird: The Firebird Fairytales, #1

    By Amy Kuivalainen

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    Steeped in Finnish and Russian mythology, Cry of the Firebird is a fantasy that would appeal to fans of American Gods by Neil Gaiman, C.Gockel's I Bring the Fire series and Sergei Lukyanenko's Night Watch.
     
    "On a fairy tale level, Cry of the Firebird displays a gleeful innocence, but this is far from a Disney rendition of the Grimm stories. It's an adult novel,from the first word to the very last. Kuivalainen starts her narrative with the roots of Russian mythology, deftly blending in Grimm tales, classic Greek and Norse mythology, and a real world setting with satisfying results. From the first page, a perilous plot of powers, magic, and monsters is promised. Kuivalainen in no way reneges on that promise." Four Stars -Self Publishing Review

    "Fantasy fans will likely enjoy Anya's adventures, which feature novel supernatural elements in a modern setting...the story incorporates a fair share of surprises, and never fails to provide new scenes featuring bloodshed and strange new creatures." Kirkus Reviews
     
    After the murder of Anya's shaman grandfather, Tuoni the Finnish God of the Dead, arrives to give her a mission; awaken her magic and take up the family mantle of Gate Keeper to Skazki, the Otherworld, before monsters and dark gods break in and start a war in the real world. 
     
    Joined by Yvan, a Skazki prince who can transform into the legendary firebird, Anya is hunted by the prince's dark-magic-wielding brother, and they are forced to flee to Skazki for safety. There, they meet a host of friendly and hostile forces, and Anya learns the secret history of her family. 
     
    Anya's magic is unstable, and she finds herself returning to the real world, bringing all of her new enemies with her...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAmy Kuivalainen
    Release dateAug 31, 2017
    ISBN9781503093881
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    Amy Kuivalainen

    Amy Kuivalainen is the author of the Magicians of Venice (The Immortal City, The Sea of the Dead, The King’s Seal) and the Firebird Faerie Tales. A Finnish-Australian writer who is obsessed with magical wardrobes, doors, auroras, and burial mounds that might offer her a way into another realm, she enjoys mashing up mythology and lore into unique retellings about monsters and magic. Amy enjoys practicing yoga and spending time in the beautiful city of Melbourne, where she is working on her next novel.

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    • 5/5
      First, let me say that I was given an early reviewer copy of this in exchange for an honest review (through the LibraryThing Early Reviewer program).Next - wow. The skill with which the author wove together myths, mysticism, and folklore is amazing. I have FEELINGS about one of the relationships that's developed and am definitely Team Firebird (not Team Thanatos), but it's still gorgeously written. I had an occasional feeling that it could have been streamlined a little, but since this is the first book of a series those seemingly extraneous bits could be leading to important story points later in the series.Over all - yes. Read this book. Loved it and plan to buy a hard copy of it when it's released.Sidenote: I HATE when publishers give you a pdf ARC - so easy to lose your place if you close it by accident.
    • 5/5
      Ahhh I want more!! This is definitely going to be an epic series! The world building is spectacular and I love all the fairy tales woven into the story and coming to life. The modern touches set this book apart. Anya’s magical ability has been hidden from her and erased from her memories. Now that her memories are unlocked she must learn to control her abilities and contend with Darkness and prophecies. The cast of characters that form Anya’s group are awesome and hilarious. I was hooked from the beginning and am already routing for my favorites. It’s clear the author spent many years perfecting this book! I definitely recommend! Especially for fans of SJM. I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.