Review: Kindling

Kindling by Traci Chee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The war is finally over but the kindlings that were used as weapons are left without a purpose.  There is still violence everywhere and when a village is threatened, a group of kindlings believe it is time to fight again.  Being raised to be a weapon has changed them in many ways … what suffering will they need to overcome to be successful?  How many will come out of this quest alive?

Kindling is a stand-alone Fantasy novel that is full of action and adventure.  The characters push through various obstacles and learn from each other along the way.  This is a book of moderate length, yet it felt like a short, fast read.  There are a few unnecessary “sexual” scenes, but nothing too racy.  Chee takes issues that are relevant even now and puts a wonderful fantasy spin on them.  A strong read for all fantasy fans.

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