Brightstorm 3: Firesong: A Brightstorm Adventure (EBOOK)

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Return to Vashti Hardy's "marvelously imagined" world ( Publisher's Weekly ) in this sweeping and propulsive new addition to the Brightstorm series. The first of the series Brightstorm is currently my favourite book. It was the book that made me love reading children's books and I've been looking forward to reading this installment since it was announced. It really does not disappoint, ideally you should read all the books but Vashti is able to weave the past into the book enough to remind you of what happened previously.

We also spent more time in Lonton (the explorers, capital.) There is still plenty of exploration to be had, new locations to see (and lots of peril!) but the city got to shine (or rather, not!) this time around. To the point that we got a city map in addition to the continent maps!Growing up is never easy and for the twins that much is clear. They have grown together and grown apart and now they are in their teenage years, both are beginning to realise that they have significant differences. These differences are beginning to draw them apart and it was lovely to see their relationship dynamic explored and how they matured together. The sapient species are again incredibly vividly described and it is interesting to see how many people respond in fear to something they do not understand. Eudora Vane once more delights with her nefarious schemes – I do love a good villain.

The series has slowly focused more and more on protecting the world, exploring it to learn more to help conservation - and that theme is very apparent here. Illegal pitch mining is causing damage and a pro-human/anti-sapient animal group is gaining prominence. The Brightstorm twins aren't just in personal danger, but have to convince well-endowed groups to put aside their personal preferences and short-term gains for the good of all.

We have a new travelling companion for the Brightstorms and their crew, who stays with them much of the book. The niece of briefly appearing kings from BRIGHTSTORM make their exploratory duo a trio, a princess who'd much rather be exploring than learning to rule. It was so nice to have a new character join for a long stretch, add a new layer to the well-established dynamics. I received a review copy from the publishers in exchange for an honest review. It has not affected my opinions. FIRESONG is the triumphant finale to this exploration-based trilogy full of flying ships, devious explorers (and good one!), and a world in need of protecting. Having headed south and east in previous books, this time we head to the volcanic north, where ice and fire meet! There's adventure, danger, and more of the fabulous world to explore.