Hey, guys! I finally decided to pick up Firefight, the sequel to Steelheart. It's been on my to-read list for about a year, and I was finally able to read it. I'm glad I did; I really enjoyed it!
The Cover:
The Cover:
It doesn't show a particular scene, but it stays with the theme of the Steelheart cover of a circle of destruction. It also has the New Babylon skyline underneath, showing the change in location in this book in the series. It's a cool cover but to be honest, Firefight is more about water than fire so it's not entirely relevant. B- cover.
Official Description:
They told David it was impossible—that even the Reckoners had never killed a High Epic. Yet, Steelheart—invincible, immortal, unconquerable—is dead. And he died by David's hand.
Eliminating Steelheart was supposed to make life more simple. Instead, it only made David realize he has questions. Big ones. And there's no one in Newcago who can give him the answers he needs. Babylon Restored, the old borough of Manhattan, has possibilities, though. Ruled by the mysterious High Epic, Regalia, David is sure Babylon Restored will lead him to what he needs to find. And while entering another city oppressed by a High Epic despot is a gamble, David's willing to risk it. Because killing Steelheart left a hole in David's heart. A hole where his thirst for vengeance once lived. Somehow, he filled that hole with another Epic—Firefight. And he's willing to go on a quest darker, and more dangerous even, than the fight against Steelheart to find her, and to get his answers.
My Review:
I enjoyed Firefight even more than Steelheart. It doesn't spend as much effort building the world, and, instead, focuses on mysteries and relationships. This caused the book to move much faster and builds a sense of urgency.
The characters were also developed much more in this instalment. Their personalities and secrets were brought into light, which was fascinating to witness. David and the characters from the first book were expanded upon in a way that made the content of the book really resonate.
The story was full of mysteries and plot twists. I was constantly surprised by this book. The plot twists were really well crafted and always caught me off guard. Much more unexpected than the plot twists of Steelheart!
Overall, I loved reading Firefight and would definitely recommend it! It's a fun twist on superhero stories that is well-written and has great characters.
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