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The Girl of Fire and Thorns (Fire and Thorns, #1)

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Fantasy Young Adult Romance Fiction Fantasy

by Rae Carson

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3.81 (57.6K ratings)
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description 423 pages

The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 57.6K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 423 pages.

About The Girl of Fire and Thorns

Once a century, one person is chosen for greatness.Elisa is the chosen one. But she is also the younger of two princesses, the one who has never done anything remarkable. She can't see how she ever will. Now, on her sixteenth birthday, she has become the secret wife of a handsome and worldly king—a king whose country is in turmoil. A king who needs the chosen one, not a failure of a princess.And he's not the only one who seeks her. Savage enemies seething with dark magic are hunting her. A daring, determined revolutionary thinks she could be his people's savior. And he looks at her in a way that no man has ever looked at her before. Soon it is not just her life, but her very heart that is at stake.Elisa could be everything to those who need her most. If the prophecy is fulfilled. If she finds the power deep within herself. If she doesn’t die young.Most of the chosen do.

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Author Rae Carson
Published 2011
Pages 423
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, Fantasy
Average Rating 3.81 / 5.00
Total Ratings 57,551

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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57.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.81, The Girl of Fire and Thorns is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.81
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Girl of Fire and Thorns?

The Girl of Fire and Thorns is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Girl of Fire and Thorns worth reading?

Based on 57.6K reader ratings, The Girl of Fire and Thorns has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Girl of Fire and Thorns?

The Girl of Fire and Thorns has 423 pages.

Who wrote The Girl of Fire and Thorns?

The Girl of Fire and Thorns was written by Rae Carson. It was first published in 2011.

What is the ISBN for The Girl of Fire and Thorns?

The ISBN-13 for The Girl of Fire and Thorns is 9780062026480.0.

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