Cold-Forged Flame by Marie Brennan

Out of nothingness they summon her: a woman with no name and no memory, and the power to bring them what they need. Across an island that changes beneath her feet -- into a cavern that holds a terrible trap -- to the brink of her soul’s annihilation -- her journey will transform her forever.

My first Marie Brennan. I definitely want to read more.

Re-read Dec 20, 2024
Almost 7 years since I read this for the first time and I didn't even remember one bit of it. Considering the FMC's main dilemma, that seems fitting. Enjoyed it - I imagine just as much as the first time, but I genuinely cannot recall, I thought this was an unread book from my TBR. XD

Read Dec 23, 2017
Read this entire book out loud to myself. Gave me a taste of what it would be like to narrate an audiobook and I have to say that if I ever had the opportunity for it, I'd love it.

On to the actual book, I enjoyed the story and the main character especially. The symbolism was straight-forward and I liked her dry wise-cracks as well as her strength to forge ahead. This was a no-frills type of read and I relished the easy pacing and faultless writing.