Author: Cindy Pon
Release Date: April 28, 2009
Publisher: Harper Teen
Pages: 338
Age Group: Young Adult
Source: Purchased
Interest: None
Other Titles In Series: Fury of the Phoenix
No one wanted Ai Ling. And deep down she is relieved—despite the dishonor she has brought upon her family—to be unbetrothed and free, not some stranger's subservient bride banished to the inner quarters.
But now, something is after her. Something terrifying—a force she cannot comprehend. And as pieces of the puzzle start to fit together, Ai Ling begins to understand that her journey to the Palace of Fragrant Dreams isn't only a quest to find her beloved father but a venture with stakes larger than she could have imagined.
Bravery, intelligence, the will to fight and fight hard . . . she will need all of these things. Just as she will need the new and mysterious power growing within her. She will also need help.
It is Chen Yong who finds her partly submerged and barely breathing at the edge of a deep lake. There is something of unspeakable evil trying to drag her under. On a quest of his own, Chen Yong offers that help . . . and perhaps more.
This book was perfect for me! I love learning about Chinese Dynasties, and well pretty much anything historic! :) Yes, I am a history buff. Now on to the good stuff!
Silver Phoenix is a book that kept me entertained the whole way through! Cindy Pon did a fantastic job with character development, and creating a world that reader would love to visit.
Ai Ling is a great protagonist. She has all the qualities that make a great main character. She was strong wielded, and courageous, yet selfish. She was very compassionate through out the whole novel. Chen Young was a very likable character. He was always there for Ai Ling. I think that they make the cutest couple!
The many different variety of creatures that were reveled in this book were truly captivating! The many different lands the main characters traveled through were interesting. I would love to visit some of them.
The one character I wish I knew more about is the Silver Phoenix! For what was told in the story she sound amazing! I want to know her history. I hope that she is mentioned more in the second book!
The plot was fast paced! It never veered of on random subjects. This will keep you reading till your finished with the book!
The food mentioned in this book is to die for! My mouth was watering on several occasions!
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was a fast paced read with tons of adventure!
Plot: 19/20
Characters: 19/20
Creativity: 20/20
Writing: 19/20
Cover: 9/10
Ending: 8/10
Total: 93/100
Posts
I've been wanting to get this one and you have now made me want it even more.
ReplyDeleteAnd that cover is to die for. I love all the color.
Great review!
Thanks Jessica. The cover is pretty amazing.
ReplyDeleteI competely agree with you on Ai Ling and Cheng...they do make a great couple. I think the plot could have been a little faster, but other than that it was a great book!
ReplyDelete^GFC Krystal Larson
ReplyDelete