Synopsis: Born of noble blood, Kassandra is gifted with the ability to see into the future—and her visions tell of a battle that will bring the wrath of the gods upon all of Greece. She has foreseen the fall of Troy, but no one believes Kassandra’s prophecies, or heeds her warnings about the beautiful woman known as Helen…

Review: This is an author I had heard a lot about, but I don’t think I’d ever read one of her novels before. I must confess that I was very curious of this reprint. Yes, because I love Greek mythology and the author offers us a fascinating re-release!

In this novel, we mainly follow Kassandra’s life, but her life is intimately linked to others, such as Paris, Achilles, Andromaque, Ulysse and many others that we know well!

Kassandra is a character that I loved to follow, even if her life is quite terrible. She must go through different trials, trying to keep hope, knowing that things can’t get any better. Receiving prophecies that no one believes, it will be very hard to see that people prefer not to take her words into account while paying the consequences afterwards.

Yes, it was a really interesting novel and one that we read with great pleasure, even though it is very dense. This means that you can’t read everything at once, but it’s an enjoyable novel. The author has done a lot of researches and you can feel it, I had a really good time with all the characters.

If you’re a fan of Greek mythology, this novel is for you.

14 thoughts on “The Firebrand by Marion Zimmer Bradley

  1. Mary Kirkland

    To be able to see the future and not have anyone believe you would be frustrating.

    1. Melliane

      I think so too

  2. Sophia Rose

    I love stories about Greek mythology. I’ll have to keep this in mind.

    1. Melliane

      Me too!

  3. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer

    I do love mythology! Great find Melliane.

  4. Carole's Random Life in Books

    I haven’t read this author yet. This sounds really well done. Great review!

  5. Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

    I know of the author, but I don’t think I’m familiar with this book!

  6. Silvia

    First time I hear about this author, but I love Greek mythology, so this book sounds fascinating! Glad you loved it, Melliane 🙂

  7. Felicity Grace Terry

    A fan of Greek mythology , I’ll be sure to make a note of this book.

  8. blodeuedd

    I used to like the book, then I read what a horrible person she and her husband was, rapist scum, so nope

  9. Carole Rae

    Love Greek mythology!

  10. Lindy@ A Bookish Escape

    I haven;’t heard of this book, but do love Greek Mythology! Thanks for sharing Melliane 🙂

  11. Jenea's Book Obsession

    This sounds really good!

  12. Anne - Books of My Heart

    I like the sound of this with the Greek mythology. Fantastic review!

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