Duel of Fire by Jordan Rivet

Duel of Fire by Jordan Rivet
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5 STARS
I want to do this novel justice in my review, because I think it is a wonderful story. It's unique not only in its setting, but in the character development as well.

Dara Ruminor has no magic. She is a trained female duelist, which we come to understand isn't exactly rare; however, Dara is better than the women and some men in this sport. She has honed her skills because of dedication to her passion, against the wishes of her parents. Dara has an iffy relationship with her mom and dad, and even though she wishes to please them, she can't imagine a life where she isn't doing what she loves.

The perimeter characters are also fairly well-developed. Prince Siv is quite likable in that he has more than just good looks. He is witty, caring, and a little sneaky, and the big brother to two of the most diverse princesses I have read about lately. Sola has a head for politics, and Selivia is your typical young teen: giddy, boy-crazy, and lots of fun.

The plot is also well-developed. Fire magic isn't new to the fantasy world, but Rivet deviates from the norm, and if I told you how, it would RUIN the story. So, you're just going to have to read the book! Best part is that this novel and its sequel are FREE on Kindle Unlimited!!! If you aren't a subscriber to Kindle Unlimited, they are only $3.99. It's well worth that, trust me! :)

The only reason I dropped my review from 5 stars to 4.5 is that I didn't quite understand some of the figurative language. There were similes I had difficulty with, only because I didn't have enough of a backstory to base them on. This in no way affected my reading the book, it just is something the author may need to consider in her next novels.



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