A Fire Endless: A Novel (Elements of Cadence, 2)

"At once a fast-paced mystery and a love story as warm as a hearth . . . This is a classic in the making." -- Ava Reid, internationally bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman, on A River Enchanted

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals returns to the magical isle of Cadence to find the balance between the human and faery realms imperiled in this stunning conclusion to the Elements of Cadence duology that began with A River Enchanted

East and west. Humans and spirits. Breccans and Tamerlaines. The Isle of Cadence has always held itself in a tenuous balance. But now Bane, the spirit of the North Wind, has pushed everything off-kilter in a bid to claim dominion over human and spirit alike.

In the east, a sickness is spreading among the people of the Tamerlaine clan. As healer Sidra desperately searches for a cure, her husband, Torin, the clan's new leader, attempts to draw answers from the spirits. But the further he strays into the realm of the elementals, the more lost he and the clan become. In the west, Jack decides to take up his harp and cross the clan line, not only to reunite with Adaira, but to unravel a sinister mystery that would grant him the knowledge to defeat Bane and restore peace to the isle. Yet no one can challenge the North Wind without paying a price, and the sacrifice required this time may just be the ultimate one.

Rebecca Ross weaves an enchanting tapestry of mystery and magic, love and sacrifice, in this thrilling conclusion to the Elements of Cadence duology.


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astine21
Apr 01, 2024
7/10 stars
3.5
emily_roamswild
Nov 11, 2023
9/10 stars
Oh it’s just good! I’m not sure what it is about Ross’ pacing but it works for me—it’s lyrical but quick moving—the tense and glimpses into what’s happening make sense. Also I love a book of communicators, where I don’t spend the book shouting, “JUST TELL THEM”. And I care so much for the characters! I want them to succeed and be happy. I loved the dark depiction of the West but it didn’t feel trivial. Their actions were driven by deep survival and I thought our girls commitment to her parents made me teary-eyed. The ending was a bit tidy for me, as I always prefer a little drama and ambiguity. But I wasn’t upset by it! I thought Torin and Sidra stole the show again, even if Jack and Adraira were the most prolific. I also enjoyed the cast of West characters, some of them I wish were more interesting like Pierce. But the book has a lot going on! Torin’s trial with the spirits was also super interesting to me. It was a lovely sequel and I can’t wait to read more from her. While this book is a good compliment to the 1st book, don’t skip the 1st one. Read both!

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