Firefly Island (Five Star Science Fiction and Fantasy Series)

Daniel Arenson
Five Star Publications (2007)
ISBN 1594146012
Reviewed by Kelley Anderson for Reader Views (5/07)

The firechildren of the five nations of an enchanted island are coming together in battle. The winner will either free the nations or enslave its inhabitants. Aeolia, the servant girl, flees her hideous master out of fear, only to find more strength than she knew possible. Only she has the ability to hurt the stone king by linking herself to him and then sending the pain of death through them both. It is harder to get at the king than it seems, for King Sinther hides his stony countenance in a deep underground chamber. He hides but sends his son, Lale and best friend, Joren to terrify and slaughter thousands in a quest to destroy the Esiren firechild.

Roen Painter, desperate to save his beloved father, conspires to kidnap the duke only to discover a secret that could completely change his life. He fights for the common people of the street, helping Aeolia to become the leader she is destined to be. Taya, a forestfellow friend of Aeolia’s, leaves on a quest to become a warrior and finds another part of her self. She must come to terms with her other half or be banished from her homeland and family forever.

Daniel Arenson has an amazing gift of bringing his characters off the pages. His careful detailing of the differences between the five nations was simple and concise. As I read the book, I had a clear picture of each of the characters and loved the way each character tied to another. At the beginning of the book, there were several characters with several stories and their storylines intertwined beautifully to come to a final conclusion together.

I think this book is for anyone who likes a good story. The story is made up of part battle, journey, romance and family and just the right balance of each. I would highly recommend the book to anyone.

This is the most excited I have ever been about a science fiction/fantasy book. I loved the characters, loved the events, and would love to see a sequel to “Firefly Island.”

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