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Cold Fire (The Circle Opens, #3)

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Fantasy Young Adult Fiction

by Tamora Pierce

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4.05 (17.4K ratings)
calendar_today 2002
description 355 pages

Cold Fire by Tamora Pierce holds a highly rated rating of 4.05 out of 5, based on 17.4K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 355 pages.

About Cold Fire

There is an alternate cover edition here.Daja and Frostpine expect to have a peaceful winter's visit with old friends in Kugisko, a port in the vast empire of Namon. But there is no peace when mysterious fires begin to blaze across the vulnerable city. Daja assists Bennat Ladradun, a local firefighter with a tragic past, to fight the flames. The two become fast friends-until they realize the fires have been deliberately set, and their relationship is deeply tested. Daja's magic helps her track down the firestarter, but no magic can protect her or Ben from the effects of madness and betrayal.

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Author Tamora Pierce
Published 2002
Pages 355
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction
Average Rating 4.05 / 5.00
Total Ratings 17,424

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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17.4K ratings
With a rating of 4.05, Cold Fire is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.05
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Cold Fire?

Cold Fire is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Cold Fire worth reading?

Based on 17.4K reader ratings, Cold Fire has an average score of 4.05 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Cold Fire?

Cold Fire has 355 pages.

Who wrote Cold Fire?

Cold Fire was written by Tamora Pierce. It was first published in 2002.

What is the ISBN for Cold Fire?

The ISBN-13 for Cold Fire is 9780590396560.0.

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