Facing the Fire: Sun-Blessed Trilogy, Book 3
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Facing the Fire: Sun-Blessed Trilogy, Book 3 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Carol Beth Anderson (Author, Narrator), Eliana Press (Publisher)
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“We’re probably going to lose. Why should we even try?”
“Trying gives us purpose. Sometimes trying is the whole point.”

The Grays have won.

Despite resistance from Tavi Malin and the rest of the Golds, Konner Burrell and his puppet king now rule Cormina. Knowing their lives are in danger, the fugitive Golds have gone into hiding.

Tavi bides her time, striving to craft the perfect strategy to defeat the Grays. But when Konner’s people begin killing innocents, Tavi realizes the battle for her nation’s freedom cannot wait.

As gray magic infiltrates the land, the Golds plot to lure Konner into one final confrontation.

But Tavi isn’t only fighting to liberate Cormina, she’s also struggling with her own future - and how her friend Tullen fits into it.

It’s hard enough for Tavi to risk her life. She must also decide if she will risk her heart.

Join the Golds for the magical conclusion to the Sun-Blessed Trilogy. Pick up Facing the Fire today!

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  1. Listening Length
    17 hours and 23 minutes
  2. Author
    Carol Beth Anderson
  3. Narrator
    Carol Beth Anderson
  4. Audible release date
    November 7, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Eliana Press
  7. ASIN
    B07K4V1HKS
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 17 hours and 23 minutes
Author Carol Beth Anderson
Narrator Carol Beth Anderson
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date November 07, 2018
Publisher Eliana Press
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07K4V1HKS

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5.0 out of 5 stars Will it be worth it just to have tried? Definitely.
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2018
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I am very grateful to the author for a copy of this audio book in exchange for my honest review. Facing the Fire is a culmination of the Sun-Blessed Trilogy. Like the first two novels the descriptions of the environment and events have exquisite detail, allowing one to imagine being part of the experience. The internal reflection and thoughts of the characters is still a strong component and the question of how a decision might impacts both oneself and others is considered. As I titled this review, "Will it be worth it just to have tried?" is a question that Tavi asks herself as she makes decisions throughout the novel and it seems like an important question for young adults today to reflect on as well. Both of these aspects are key elements of growing up, but I think are likewise lost on our culture today. There were a few places in the novel where I felt like it dragged a little with the same idea being replayed, but reflecting at the end, I'm not sure how I would have changed those scenes. The integration of worldview, history, faith and morality is masterfully done. The interplay of good vs. evil is well woven. While reading this series I also happened to be studying spiritual gifts and I reflected on how the magical gifts of the characters might allude to spiritual gifts in the Church - how people work both individually and collectively for the sake of the Gospel. This might be over-interpreting the novel, but it was a cool connection for me. Without hesitation I would recommend this novel and this series to those who enjoy an interplay of historical ideas, a bit of fantasy, deep character development, conviction and traditional family values.
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Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Story, Satisfying Ending
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2019
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The Facing the Sun trilogy was an enjoyable, emotional, imminently satisfying read.

The magic system was designed in such a way that made the world itself believable, even as utopian as it was. The conflict within the plot was well thought out, and the conclusion was both satisfying and believable in itself.

I give this third and final book 5 stars in spite of the one thing I had trouble with, which was the main character herself, who, at times, seemed stubborn and prone to fly off the handle, to a degree that was difficult to believe. I didn't let this detract from my rating because it may have just been a personal preference, and she was probably actually meant to have these traits as a character.

If so, it worked! I found myself wanting to slap her once or twice!

Excellent, enjoyable story! I am loathe to say goodbye to this world, and hope more books are out there or will be written set in the magical and picturesque land of the sun-blessed.
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A. J. Kohler
5.0 out of 5 stars Trying and failing is better than not trying at all
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019
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Tavi and her fellow Golds are still hard at work, trying to oust the Grays, magic-wielders who have overcome the resistance in their magic by stealing the last breath of a gifted person as they’ve killed him or her.

It is no small thing to take a band of young adults, just barely out of their childhood, up against the power of the state, especially when it is being run by a totally unscrupulous chief minister, but that is the task they have set themselves. They will come back with their shields or on them, so to speak.

How do they fare on this do-or-die journey? Oh, come on, you can’t expect me to give it all away, can you? It’s a good read and high adventure as the plot proceeds.
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Myztikal
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Tween Trilogy
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019
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As the trilogy comes to a conclusion, I realize I enjoyed the book but wish there was more. Not more like another book, but more like more details and relationship building (or destroying).

We are introduced to more characters as the Resistance grows. It’s good to see Tavi struggles and makes her own decisions regarding her trust/mistrust of the Greys in her circle. But I feel like it was too much at times.

Tavi certainly should have sought help at the Healing House (Why was the Healing House brought up so many times, yet never really played a viable role - only offscreen with a parent?) as she is still grieving over the death from the first chapters in book 2? It (the death) really started to feel like The Death was it’s own character and it became annoying.

I thought the Colonel and the gardener would have a more central role when we followed them at the beginning... but then they disappeared until the climax. Nice tie - in, but it felt too contrived and instead of a HOORAY, it was like waves lapping at my toes.

I didn’t like that the author kept all of her cards to herself and didn’t trust the readers to draw their conclusions, true or false.

I think readers may enjoy this more if they don’t desire a book where they are included in the ride, but go along for the ride. There’s still more telling than showing and backtracking to explain ... and the caverns - what a total loss of description opportunity.
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M E Keyes...Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect ending!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2022
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I have immensely enjoyed these well written and intriguing books. I highly recommend diving in and getting wrapped up in the magic of Cormina! No matter your age, these books will find a place in your heart and library.
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Will Read for Fun
5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying ending
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2021
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Oh what a great ending to this series. Good character development and plot twists abound, with some romance thrown in for good measure, but not too much. Great final showdown and aftermath.
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Catherine Bowser
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant ending that wraps up well and feels earned
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2021
I’m starting to think Carol is incapable of ending a series badly. Nailing the ending is one of the hardest aspects of a series and she handles it perfectly.

The ending is hard fought. It doesn’t come easy. There are hard decisions to be made and sometimes I didn’t think I’d have been able to cope right alongside our protagonists.

You believe the ending. It’s earned. It’s realistic yet fits perfectly into the world it takes place in. I hood she gives us more trips to this world because it’s been a treat.
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