Review: Fire
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 13, 2013
This story is based on a very unique concept.  I can definitely say that I've never read anything even remotely like it before.  It was a very refreshing and exciting read.This story was exceptionally well written, especially considering that it is the first novel for this author.  I thoroughly enjoyed the fact that she has a well thought out and intriguing plot.  This novel is going somewhere specific.  It never wanders or loses its reader.  I also appreciated the way that James didn't leave anything at loose ends at the end of the novel, but yet left so much to be explained and discovered in future installments.  Nothing is left in limbo, but there is more than enough to bring you back for more.The main characters were quite interesting and very well developed.  They were the type of people that you could see yourself being friends with.  I truly wanted to see them succeed.  You find your heart going out to them on multiple different occasions.  They are so real that you can't help it.  I also love the mix of interesting powers that the characters possess.  They aren't your stereotypical supernatural powers, but this makes them all the more interesting.  The powers are also integrated into who the characters are and into their beliefs.  They aren't superfluous to the characters but rather an integral part of who they are.This is definitely a one of a kind story with many one of a kind characters.  I was so drawn into this world of many realms and into the lives of the characters that I can't wait to continue on this journey with them in the sequel.