Description:
An epic young-adult fantasy adventure by E.C. Blake, author of the acclaimed Masks of Aygrima trilogy (DAW Books).
Brief description:
E.C. BLAKE was born in New Mexico, "Land of Enchantment," and the state's nickname seems to have rubbed off: he started writing fantastical stories in elementary school and wrote his first fantasy novel in high school. He's been a newspaper reporter and editorial cartoonist, a magazine editor, a writing instructor, a professional actor, and a publisher, and has written (under another name) more than 30 works of nonfiction, ranging from biographies to science books to history books, but his first love has always been fantasy. He lives in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Review Quotes:
"Great world-building, a fantasy feel with an SF twist, admirable characters, and the themes of courage and truth above all make (Blue Fire) a wonderful YA read. I know my teen will really enjoy it." - Book Horde
"Though many YA fantasies are coming-of-age novels, this one is different in that perhaps it's time not only for the young protagonists to take on active, responsible roles, but for their communities at large to leave behind old behaviours and interactions . . . In a few images, (Blake) presents the differing communities of his protagonists, making these young people and their surroundings distinct and memorable . . . Anyone who can write with such immediacy about light, rain, and mystic discipline has my attention!" - Paula Johanson, author of Tower in a Crooked Wood
"I really loved this book a whole lot, I fell in love with all three of these individuals...I really loved all three of their relationships...an awesome and fun book to read." - Lori's Little House of Reviews