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Once a year, a new novelist really blows me away. Last year it was Suzanne Collins with The Hunger Games. This year it's Gillian Philip's Firebrand...This deserves prizes... The best fantasy novel of 2010. --The Times
Everything fantasy should be: vital, charismatic characters; intensely personal stories, big, arching themes of power and greed, love and loyalty... And all about the terrible things people do to one another for the sake of a cause or ambition, so there's plenty of crying to do... Superb... I'm blown away! --The Bookbag
Vast in its magnitude... there are so many things about this book that make me crazy with love of it. Firstly, it is beautifully written... Secondly, the plot kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through... Gillian Philip is a breath-taking writer who has taken a genre that is swimming with the mediocre and given it an awe-inspiring transformation and I worship her for it. --The Bookette
Everything fantasy should be: vital, charismatic characters; intensely personal stories, big, arching themes of power and greed, love and loyalty... And all about the terrible things people do to one another for the sake of a cause or ambition, so there's plenty of crying to do... Superb... I'm blown away! --The Bookbag
Vast in its magnitude... there are so many things about this book that make me crazy with love of it. Firstly, it is beautifully written... Secondly, the plot kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through... Gillian Philip is a breath-taking writer who has taken a genre that is swimming with the mediocre and given it an awe-inspiring transformation and I worship her for it. --The Bookette
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Described by Amanda Craig in The Times as 'the best fantasy novel of 2010'. Longlisted for the 2011 David Gemmell Legend Award and 2011 Catalyst Award. Bloodstone, the 2nd book in the Rebel Angels series, will be published in Aug 2011. It is the last decade of the sixteenth century: a time of religious wars in the full-mortal world. But the Sithe are at peace, hidden behind the Veil that protects their world until their queen, Kate NicNiven, determines to destroy it. Seth MacGregor is the half-feral son of a Sithe nobleman. When his father is assassinated, and Seth is exiled with his brother Conal to the full-mortal world, they vow not only to survive, but to return to reclaim their fortress and save the Veil. But even the Veil s power cannot protect the brothers when the brutal witch-hunts begin... Brimming with intrigue and rebellion, Firebrand is the first book in the Rebel Angels series by Gillian Philip, the Carnegie Medal-nominated author of Crossing the Line and multi-award nominated Bad Faith.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Seth MacGregor and his brother Conal belong to the Sithe, the warrior-like fairy folk who live hidden from mortals behind the veil that separates our worlds. In this book, Seth and Conal are exiled from the Sithe world into the mortal world, into the middle of 16th Century Scotland at the time of the witch trials.
I thought Gillian Philip would struggle to top Bad Faith but she's gone and done it. This is far and away my favourite novel of the year. It romps through many of my favourite subjects - the 16th century witch trials, Scottish history, superstition, fairy folk, sword fighting, it's all in here. Gillian is a wonderful writer; the story flows effortlessly and I couldn't put the book down once I'd started. The characters are fantastic - she's really created something a bit special with Seth MacGregor. He's a brat, he's arrogant, he's awkward, he's selfish, yet he's also vulnerable, a little scared and capable of complete devotion and loyalty to his brother Conal. While I ended up with a total crush on Conal, I identified totally with Seth and fell completely in love with him as a character. And the bad guys are great too, and the strong, powerful women who rule the Sithe.
This book isn't necessarily just for those who like fantasy (I don't particularly) or those in the Young Adult age group (I'm 40!) so if you think either of those things rules it out for you, think again. This is a fantastic book and I can't wait for the sequels to come out. More Seth please!
I thought Gillian Philip would struggle to top Bad Faith but she's gone and done it. This is far and away my favourite novel of the year. It romps through many of my favourite subjects - the 16th century witch trials, Scottish history, superstition, fairy folk, sword fighting, it's all in here. Gillian is a wonderful writer; the story flows effortlessly and I couldn't put the book down once I'd started. The characters are fantastic - she's really created something a bit special with Seth MacGregor. He's a brat, he's arrogant, he's awkward, he's selfish, yet he's also vulnerable, a little scared and capable of complete devotion and loyalty to his brother Conal. While I ended up with a total crush on Conal, I identified totally with Seth and fell completely in love with him as a character. And the bad guys are great too, and the strong, powerful women who rule the Sithe.
This book isn't necessarily just for those who like fantasy (I don't particularly) or those in the Young Adult age group (I'm 40!) so if you think either of those things rules it out for you, think again. This is a fantastic book and I can't wait for the sequels to come out. More Seth please!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I just want to add to my review of Firebrand in the Times by saying that I can't imagine a child of 11+, or an adult with imagination who could resist this book. From the moment the hero and narrator, Seth, tells us how he's lying in wait to put an arrow through his brother Conal's heart to save him from being burnt as a warlock, you're gripped. Everything about the Sithe - whom you gradually realise are what folk-lore calls faerie people - is brilliantly realised, as is the contrast between their life behind the Veil and those of Scots in the 16th century. Seth is a brilliant creation. Brave, rude, sexy, angry and an outsider both in his mother's lift at the Court of the evil Queen and in his father's clann, he's what every teenage boy feels or longs to be. His rivalry with Conal, and the bond between them beautifully developed.
Although the story is unfolded with grat subtlety and skill, and stands on its own I can't wait for the sequel. It beats Twilight into a cocked hat.
Although the story is unfolded with grat subtlety and skill, and stands on its own I can't wait for the sequel. It beats Twilight into a cocked hat.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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The excellent writing makes it captivating and exciting. Do not need to be heavily into fantasy type novels to enjoy this as the world is very accessible with well rounded characters. Looking forward to the sequels.
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I could not put the book down
A friend recommended this book to me and I have to admit I originally thought it was not a book I would enjoy. OMG - how wrong was I. Once I started, I could not put it down. Read more
Published 2 months ago by weeburd
A rip-roaring story that's not just for teens
The story of Seth and his brother Conal, and their people is a hearty and exciting adventure, with just the right mixture of fantasy, action and gore! Read more
Published 2 months ago by terrly
Story-telling at its best...
Someone gave me this book saying "you will love this" which always fills me with dread as I've been disappointed on so many occasions by those words. Read more
Published 2 months ago by gillymp
Don't be fooled - it's not just for young adults.
This book was described to me as being 'Right up your street - you like books for young adults'. It's true. I do seem to enjoy the stuff that teenage girls read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Raistllynn
Exciting enough in parts, but flawed
With so much praise heaped on this, and with my love of Scotland, it was a must read. I was lead to expect an exciting adventure, and the second half was exciting enough, but I... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Joolz
Stunning
This book truly is stunning. Very well written and a captivating plot. Seth is one of those characters that you want to believe is real. Read more
Published 4 months ago by AnubisFan
Intelligent, exciting & definitely not just for YA readers!
I have just finished reading FIREBRAND and consider it to be one of the best books I have read this year. Read more
Published 6 months ago by H. Grant
simply brilliant
This is my first review as i felt i really wanted to recommend Firebrand.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, i felt a real bond with the characters and the concept and setting of... Read more
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, i felt a real bond with the characters and the concept and setting of... Read more
Published 8 months ago by fan
Could not put it down anymore
I picked this book up at the Edinburgh Book Festival. And it's sequel.
I could not put it down anymore. Read more
I could not put it down anymore. Read more
Published 9 months ago by silvercj
EPIC!... Where can I get my own Seth Macgregor?!
Love! Betrayal! Suspense!
Firebrand is truly one of the best books I have ever read! It is absolutely stunning!
Trust me and read this book, you will not be disappointed.
Firebrand is truly one of the best books I have ever read! It is absolutely stunning!
Trust me and read this book, you will not be disappointed.
Published 9 months ago by RegencyEmma
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