Unklug gelöst fand ich auch, dass Sperling als Nichtschwimmerin einfach ins Wasser springt und das kaum Konsequenzen für sie hat … Wie bei jedem Buch, welches ich zu lesen beginne, versuche ich trotz des Wissens vom Klappentext keine besonderen Erwartungen zu haben. Trotzdem hatte ich bei "Der Schwur der Jagdlinge" erst mal das Gefühl, dass es sich hier vermutlich einfach um eine abenteuerliche Geschichte um ein paar Jugendliche handelt. Wie sehr man sich doch täuschen kann. The plot was so brilliant becasue it was fast-paced and well written becasue I was engaged throughout the entire book and wanted to keep reading to find out what was going to happen! The different stages of the book were split up brilliantly and it flowed so well for the reader. And the ending was so incredible and tension-filled, which meant that all the reveals and everything that went down had me on the edge of my seat. It was just so much fun to read and I hope that there is a sequel coming soon because I desperately want to know what is going to happen to the Hunters and Twelve after the events of this book. Quite dark and dangerous for a middle-grade book, l Firebornwas fast paced and full of adventure! I loved the messages about working together as a team, perserverence, forgiveness and pushing through your differences! I absolutely loved FIREBORN. Such a cinematic journey in both the literal and emotional sense! Right away it had the feeling of something that's going to be huge, and the world Aisling has created is so rich and engaging. I cannot wait to read what happens next’ LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency

Fireborn wouldn’t be the kind of book I’d select if I was in a bookshop, (I’m not a big fantasy nor a prehistorical fan), however, I was asked to read it as part of a blog tour and I am very happy I agreed. Nach wie vor ein bisschen genervt hat mich, dass Seven (die nach wie vor eine Außenseiterrolle hat) stottert und das weder thematisiert, noch erklärt wird und auch keinen Sinn für die Geschichte zu haben scheint. Fireborn is a middle-grade book set in a fictional prehistorical world where different clans are protected by the Hunting Lodge a place where hunters live and train. Epic, sweeping and full of heart – Firebornis truly something special. I can’t waitfor the next book in the series!’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear Vom „Meister“ hätte ich mir etwas mehr erwartet. Vielleicht erfahren wir aber ja auch im dritten Teil mehr über ihn.

Twelve has spoken the Pledge and now she is a Huntling. She has given up her name to train in the art of fighting monsters and keeping the peace, and she won't get to choose a new one until she has earned it. Five and Six were both intriguing characters but I feel like Five was not fully explored the way the others were and it would have been nice to learn more about him and what led him to the lodge. Ein richtiges Happy End gibt es nicht, was umso neugieriger auf Teil 3 macht. Der ist aber leider noch nicht erschienen. The LoveReading LitFestinvited Aishling to the festival to talk about her debut novel and the start of a thrilling fantasy series. Die Story ist unglaublich interessant. Ein Mädchen macht sich mit zwei Jungen und einen Hund auf den Weg ihre Freundin aus den Fängen der Kobolde zu befreien. Dabei müssen sie sich den wildesten Monster und schlimmsten Gefahren stellen. Jedoch führt sie ihr Weg nicht zu der gesuchten Person, sondern zu ihrer Loge, die in großer Gefahr schwebt. Nur zusammen können sie ihre Freunde befreien und das Böse bekämpfen, doch schaffen sie es zusammenzuhalten.

This book should come with a CANNOT BE PUT DOWN warning. Children are going to fall in love with this heart-stopping adventure, and I was with Twelve and Dog every thrilling step of the way.” —Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar In a word: phenomenal. FIREBORN is vivid, daring, and epic in every sense. It’s impossible to read this book and not hold your breath’ Carlie Sarosiak, author of I, CosmoBut deep within this darkness lies an enemy that could destroy Ember entirely . . . unless Phoenix can find the strength to stop it. The Hunter's Lodge train fighter and people who honour their sacred pledge to serving all seven clans equally, to protect the people of said clans from the darkness and tyranny of the wild (mostly magical creatures that are rising again after the dark war - as always humans are the most terrifying of the creatures). The clans are known to fight each other but the hunters ensure that everyone remains at peace. Samen gaan Feniks en haar vrienden aan de slag om IJsgaard te redden. Het boek zit zoals deel één boordevol avontuur en spanning, misschien zelfs wel meer dan in het eerste boek. De spannende gebeurtenissen volgen elkaar snel op, waardoor het van belang is om je hoofd er bij te houden. Het verhaal wist mij echter niet te verrassen, te emotioneren of bijzonder te interesseren, waardoor ik na dit deel besloten heb niet verder te gaan met deze serie.

A monster-filled adventure set in a wildly imaginative frozen world, with axe-wielding action scenes that’ll make your heart race! I couldn’t put it down’ A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefThis book should come with a CANNOT BE PUTDOWN warning. Children are going to fall in lovewith this heart-stopping adventure, and I was withTwelve and Dog every thrilling step of the way’ Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar Set in the world of Ember children from various clans end up living at the hunting lodge and training to become hunters to protect every clan from the monsters that threaten the world. But with her new powers come new responsibilities. When a plea for help arrives from the long-lost witch clan, it’s clear Phoenix’s newfound fire is their only hope. Phoenix and her friends must travel to Icegaard, the witches’ home, to combat the mysterious darkness there—one that grows stronger each day. Samen doen ze er alles aan om het ijspaleis te beschermen, want als eenmaal het paleis van de heksen verwoest is, zullen alle stammen in heel Tondel ten onder gaan. Feniks gaat de uitdaging aan, terwijl ze nog altijd worstelt om haar vuurmagie onder controle te krijgen. Met behulp van haar vrienden zet ze alles op alles om het ijspaleis te redden. Fireborn is well written and exciting. Middle graders will enjoy this and well so will adults (I'm one).

There is one overall main lesson in this story and that's, it's never too late to be the person you want to become. Fully grown adults like myself can learn from that too. In a word: phenomenal. FIREBORN is vivid, daring, and epic in every sense. It’s impossible to read this book and not hold your breath.’ —Carlie Sarosiak, author of I, Cosmo Die dreizehnjährige Zwölf ist zwar eine gute Kämpferin, aber auch eine einsame Außenseiterin. Sie ist zielstrebig und distanziert, und obwohl sie keine Jägerin werden möchte, hat sie Vorbilder, deren Meinungen ihr wichtig sind und die sie eigentlich gern stolz machen würde. Aber meistens sorgt sie eher für Probleme, weil sie sich mit ihren Mitschülern kaum versteht. Die schüchterne Sieben ist die einzige, die Zwölf mehr oder weniger mag, auch wenn man das noch nicht als Freundschaft bezeichnen kann, oft ist es auch eine Mischung aus Mitleid und Beschützerinstinkt. So, I am writing this just as I have finished reading the book. Phew! Talk about cutting it fine there! Fireborn is a fantastic debut, deftly told with skill and originality. A richly-imagined story, bursting with thrilling magic, terrifying monsters and an epic adventure that leaves you wanting more.” —Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s IslandThe perfect balance of high adventure, breathless action and eerie wonder, mixing it all with scenes of genuine emotional power.” Absolutely crammed full of magic and monsters, this was a wonderful read and just perfect for any middle grade readers who enjoy a tale of mythical beasts and terrifying adventures. It is exactly the kind of book I loved as a younger reader, one in which you are never truly sure who you can really trust, and I'll certainly be recommending it to as many people as possible. The side characters are great too, and Twelve’s travel companions add so much to the plot. They are an unusual group, which makes for some interesting situations. Dog is one of my favorites, though I also love Twelve’s squirrel friend Widge. Widge is such a cute and intuitive little friend, and both characters show that allies and friends are everywhere. Five and Six, Twelve’s other travel companions, aren’t exactly Twelve’s friends. However, they all have the same goal – to rescue Seven before it’s too late. They have to put their differences aside and work together, which is not always easy. There are some great messages here about teamwork, forgiveness, the ability to change, and helping others.