Mortal Fire
Elizabeth Knox
Gecko Press
2013

Whew. I feel like I just went through a washing machine. Mortal Fire is probably one of the most interesting books I’ve read (though, seriously, no one word can describe it). The twist of the ending is so strange that it brings a whole new meaning to fantasy. Though a YA novel by genre, Elizabeth Knox’s novel is far from a simple love story, or even a progression of self-discovery. It’s the kind of book that needs reading multiple times.

The main character, Canny Mochrie, is a very, very, complex character. The third person limited point of view does nothing to help the reader understand her thinking.  Read more

Mortal Fire
Elizabeth Knox
Macmillan
2013

​Mortal Fire by Elizabeth Knox was probably one of the most interesting and unique books I have ever read, and that’s saying something. I have read quite a bit of fantasy, and love when fantasy books take place in our world. It makes me feel like my life can be just as fantastic as the characters who wander into a completely different world. This book follows a teenager named Canny, who goes on a camping trip with her brother to research a mine disaster in the mountains. While there, she discovers an interesting family that lives in the valley that seems to be keeping secrets from her.  Read more