The Cycle Of Fire

Author: Wurts, Janny
The Cycle of Fire is another one of those classic series. The world is in danger, and three children are its only chance of survival. It's a popular plot line, but it's hard to deny how awesome it is to experience. Wurts' world is one of magicians, demons, and medieval swordplay. Beyond that surface, though, it blends sci-fi elements, unusual characters, and a closer focus on psychology.Namely, Wurts has created a varying and flawed cast. He follows three protagonists that, like real life, are shaped by their childhood. It means that despite facing similar changes and events, they all react differently, creating a story of diverging paths of character development.Through Taen, Emien and Jaric, Wurts explores themes of heritage, self-doubt, and empathy. There's no complex plot, but his canny characterisation is more than enough to drive the story to success.Read if you like: Sci-Fantasy, Epic fantasy.

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