Wow, what a fantastic series! Firethorn, Book 4 and the grand finale of the series is another sure fire winner! This novel brings all our characters back for one page gripping read. We enter Book 4, with Legend falsely accused and imprisoned, and the rest of the team and their families under attack! If you have been a fan of the first 3 books in this series then this is a must read for you.Kendig superbly writes strong characters, their angst, their valor, heart, struggles; and wraps you up in nonstop suspense, action and life lessons all the way until the end. Lessons on fear, forgiveness, pride, struggling to be in control and learning to trust - others and God. There is so much to give nod to, I feel as if I could go on and on. The interactions and relationships are so real, so well fleshed out that they live and breath off the pages. There were a few chuckles during the reading of this novel, but also some tears shed. Man, I hate to say goodbye to this group of characters! Any chance they can make a come back in another series!?! One thing I can say for sure, Kendig has found a fan in me! A superb series and finale!4 1/2 Stars! I enjoyed this fourth and final book in the Discarded Heroes series but was sad that the series had come to an end.Griffin Riddell, also known as Legend, is the main character in this book. When the Shack is attacked, the heroes are scattered, and a female outsider--strong and determined Kazi--is brought in to rescue them. Imagine the worst possible stuff that could happen to the heroes, and well, there you have it. But it makes for a great story.Just to warn you, there was at least one major shocker/surprise in the story, but I won't spoil it for you. To be fair, the event added a greater sense of reality, because as we all know, not everything in life turns out rosy.The book was very action packed. There was more at stake than in previous books in the series, and I liked how Kendig provided closure at the end.After reading Wolfsbane, I had pity for Range, so I was glad that Kendig brought him back and gave him some more story time in this final book.Even as I write this, I'm hoping Kendig's developing a spin off. *hint, hint, cough, wink* I really enjoyed reading about the characters, and as sappy as it sounds, I will miss reading about them.This series will appeal to men and women who like a little romance and a lot of action. Women should enjoy the romance and depth of Kendig's characters. Men should enjoy the action and the realism Kendig brings to her carefully researched stories.Though each book can stand alone, if you haven't read any of the books in the series, I would suggest reading them in order. It makes more sense, and you'll get more out of them:Nightshade (Book 1)Digitalis (Book 2)Wolfsbane (Book 3)Firethorn (Book 4)Finally, equally noteworthy, is at the end of the book, Kendig draws attention to the men and women who serve and protect our great nation with pride and honor. While it's fun to enjoy fiction, we must never forget the real heroes.*Please note that I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my review. However, I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.
What do You think about Firethorn (2012)?
This book was SOOOOOOOOO good! It made me laugh, cry, and everything in between!
—hmmn
My favourite books of the series, I love the nick name baby girl,
—she
Wow a great story. A little bitter sweet ending.
—KinnVelier
