#174 in Fantasy
Between two fires
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About the book
In 1348, after a young girl left orphaned by the Black Death predicts a coming apocalypse, Thomas, a disgraced knight, finds himself in the middle of a second war on heaven as angels fight demon.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.3 across 563 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 75% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.8 | 8 | 1% |
| Hardcover | 8.3 | 555 | 99% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“This book reminds me a lot of the Witcher. A cynical man with loose morals starts a journey with a young girl who slowly gains amazing powers. In this book, there is a lot of character development, redemption arcs, and tragic irony. There is a lot of biblical references and mentions of Catholic saints, more than I expected, but I enjoyed it and got me thinking a lot about violence, destiny, and forgiveness. ”
“While there were many enjoyable moments, I found myself really bored by about 60% due to the formulaic/episodic nature of the text. I pushed through and don't really find the book satisfying as a whole. Started great and just sort of puttered out for me. I wasn't expecting the book to be as funny as it was. I highlighted several lines that made me laugh out loud.”
“A masterpiece. Truly speechless in the wake of this story. One of the best books I’ve ever read. Holy shit.”
Frequently asked
What is Between two fires rated?
8.2 out of 10, from 563 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Between two fires worth reading?
Readers give it 8.2/10 from 563 ratings, which puts it ahead of 13 % of the Fantasy shelf.
Where does Between two fires rank?
#174 in Fantasy on the current snapshot.
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