Prairie Fire by E. K. Johnston
Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Lab, 2015
Hardcover, 298.
Siobhan and Owen survived both their adventure on Manitoulin and high school. But graduation means it is time for Owen to join the Oil Watch, and Siobhan will be joining him, the first bard to do so in quite some time. However, they both are in the government’s bad graces, and Owen’s first posting is not at all what either of them expected. But there are still dragons to slay and the two plan to make the best of a bad situation. But things have a way of getting complicated for Siobhan and Owen, and they have been known for doing what needs to be done, even when it cause trouble. Maybe even especially then.
The sequel to The Story of Owen immediately draws the reader back into the world and keeps them on the edge of their seats. Siobhan’s voice dominates the story, and the short chapters work very well to both tell the story and provide relevant background information on the world Johnston has built. The expansion of the world works very well, and it’s nice to see the wider world that Owen and Siobhan live in. The story itself takes a number of unexpected twists that will surprise the reader and keep them guessing. The pacing is great and moves along at a good clip without feeling rushed. Prairie Fire is a fantastic read, and it gets four out of five stars.
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