An entertaining fantasy, but has quite a lot of violence.
Plot
Enna discovers that she has the power to control fire, but also discovers that it comes with a great price.
Morality
Enna struggles with knowing that she can use her power for good or for evil and also with the thought of killing people, as do all the children in the book, and it is never portrayed as good. She sees how horrible war and fighting is, and also sees that even the enemies are human beings.
Spiritual Content
The Creator is mentioned several times.
Violence
There are several battles in this book, and people get burned. It isn't always 'graphic', but there is definitely plenty of violence present.
Drug and Alcohol Content
None.
Sexual Content
At one point, Enna is in a tent and is curled up in a wool blanket because she just had a bath. An angry soldier sneaks in and threatens her, but nothing further happens, and Enna is saved.
Crude or Profane Language or Content
The language in this book is very mild. I cannot recall any swear words.
Conclusion
This was a very good book, captivating and entertaining, with a good lesson. I would recommend it, but only to mature teenagers 14+ because of the violence and the moral struggles that Enna faces.
