Firelight by Sophie JordanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Stars
I first read this book back in 2011 which honestly shocked me when I realized that was over ten years ago. I barely remember my first read, just that it was during the time I was devouring YA books. Since it’s now 2026 and I never finished the series, I decided to sit down and reread it with fresh eyes.
The book was a super fast read I finished it in just a few hours. The writing style is simple and easy, and the story itself is interesting but fairly straightforward. That said, reading this as an adult definitely changed my experience. I found myself getting a bit irritated at times with certain characters, choices, or dialogue but I had to remind myself that this book is written for a younger audience. The characters are around 16 to early 20s, and the story reflects that mindset.
There’s a clear plot throughout, with a strong focus on romance and the struggle of fitting in or being accepted for who or what you are. I really enjoyed how the fantasy elements were woven into a more grounded, realistic setting. It made the story easy to follow and approachable.
Overall, it was a solid, simple read. There wasn’t anything I actively disliked about it it just didn’t grip me the same way it might have when I was younger. I think my age and reading tastes have shifted, and I view stories like this very differently now than I did back then.
That said, I’m really glad I reread Firelight, and I’m genuinely excited to finally continue on with the rest of the series.
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