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Crown of Fire (Firebird Trilogy, 3)

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When I first received my copy of this book, I let it sit for a few days. I was aware that it was the final volume of the Firebird trilogy, and I wanted to savor it for awhile. Then I began to take peeks at the book, and before I realized it I had read the entire thing. All I can say is, "Wow!"

This was definitely one of the best books I've read in a long time. I love the characters of both Firebird and Brennen. They are utterly human, with human strengths and failings. I don't like books with one-dimensional characters who can do either no right or no wrong. Firebird and Brennen make their share of mistakes, but ultimately become stronger for them.

Although I know it's not likely to happen, I would love to see more stories in this universe!

I thought that Crown of Fire was an excellent conclusion to the Firebird trilogy. Firebird's struggle with pride was very well written. Several parts in the book were so intense that I had to read on to find out what was going to happen. The suprise ending made a fitting touch to these wonderful books.

Okay, I probably shouldn't be writing this review yet because I have not finished the book, but so far I have not been able to set this book down! Its just awesome! Just like the first 2 novels in this trilogy! I sincerely hope that Kathy Tyers keeps writing Christian Science Fiction because she does a fantastic job! The Firebird trilogy is not just the best Christian science fiction I have ever read, but the best Science Fiction and maybe the best novels I have ever read.

I have to say, this is proof yet again that Kathy Tyers has a way with novels. I liked Firebird better, but I suppose there's only one number one! :)

This conclusion to the Firebird trilogy is a perfect ending. It's gripping and will have you begging for more, but so far I don't think there's going to be another book in the series.

The plot has twists and turns that aren't to be suspected and suspenseful points that kept me glue to the pages. Then the bigger surprise- it's a Christian book? Yes, Kathy manages to tie the Ehretan religion (much like pre-Messianic Christianity) into the already intriguing novel.

From everyone who I've talked to so far about this book, they all adored it! I'm just a higschool student, but I've met people from all age groups who have enjoyed this refreshing book and the other two in Kathy's Firebird series. I definitly suggest you read it! This is the type of novel that should be required reading for school! :)

In this conclusion to the Firebird trilogy Lady Firebird, the protagonist, returns to her home world of Netaia to be confirmed as a heiress to the throne and to lure a Shuhr (enemy) agent into the open. However, pride tempts Firebird as she ponders how much good she could do as queen. This book wraps up most of the elements begun in the earlier books but left enough for me to want the trilogy to become a series.

The spiritual elements of this trilogy have been criticized because the first book in the series was originally written as a secular novel. I find it hard to understand why someone would criticize Kathy Tyers for writing about her faith. Christian art, in all forms, is meant to either to glorify God or present ideas about the faith. In all three books of this series, this is done rather subtly. You could remove every mention of faith and religion and all of the stories would still work. But, within the stories faith, the lack of it, or the search for it, adds another facet to various characters motivation and complexity.

None of the books in this trilogy, Firebird Fusion Fire and Crown of Fire are hard science fiction. They are stories of war, faith and romance in a science fiction setting and within that context, they are all superior stories told by a talented writer. I recommend them all.

Kyle Pratt

I started reading this trilogy less then a week ago... now that I am on the last book, I find myself not wanting to read it... not because its not good, cause trust me IT IS EXCELLENT!!! I dont want it to end. A couple parts of the trilogy I have to tag, just so I can reread those parts. I wish that this was a series!!! Or that there were more Christian/ romance/ fiction/ adventure books like this.

The only thing bad about this book was that it's the last in the Firebird series, and I want more, but everything else I just loved. It has all the same good qualities as Firebird and Fusion Fire. I don't know if I can pick a favorite out of this series, but if I could, it might be this one. Near the end, when poor Firebird was so sure Brennan was dead, I nearly cried (something I usually don't do while reading). I'd recommend this book to anyone.

I know that I would rate this book at 5 stars since I loved the first two in this series. And after reading the other reviews I really would like to read this one! I picked the first two up at a Christian book outlet for next to nothing. I read them in no time at all and was ready for the third one. Much to my dismay, it is the only one out of print!! Is this some kind of publisher's ploy to make the last one in the series a rare and expensive book to buy? I have only found it at prices as high as $$ which I can't get myself to spend since the first two are still being sold at lower prices, I am so dissapointed that I can't finish the series, but will keep checking for them to print it again or for more people to decide to let their copies go. Any one want to sell theirs for $$ or less since they sell originally for $$, I can't see paying more for it. Thank you Kathy and Bethany House I think it is, for such a great series. Please, reprint the last one to go with the first two!

Kathy has written for the Star Wars series and was one of the few authors ever chosen by Lucas etc to write one. But her Christian fiction is miles ahead. She has managed that most important ability to write about truly important Christian subjects without sounding preachy. Her plots are fabulous and her characters really are wonderful. She has been given five stars by all her reviewers here and I will fall right along with the rest. I picked up "Firebird" at a second hand book sale and never really intended to read the thing until I handed it to my daughter and felt that I really ought to find out was was in the thing. I was so amazed and delighted. Now I too am pining away like the rest hoping that Kathy will get herself in gear and give us some more of this. She is really one of the most gifted writers of our time in any genre. And so far she is also one of the best kept secrets....imagine having trouble finding her books in print. Just keep looking on the Net, you will find them. But why doesn't somebody bring them out again?