Fire by Kristin Cashore

Fire is a human monster; a beautiful being with the ability to read and control minds. Ever since seeing the devastation wrought by her father's abuse of his powers, she has refused to use her gifts except in self-defense. When King Nash, son of the puppet king her father destroyed, calls upon her to use her powers to prevent an impending war which would spell doom for the kingdom, Fire must make a decision. Should she use the power she has always considered to be evil in order to do good, or should she stop herself from becoming a monster and watch the kingdom fall to rubble around her?

Those who enjoy fantasy with a strong female heroine should also try Libba Bray’s A Great and Terrible Beauty.

Also, don’t miss Fire’s fantastic companion novel Graceling.

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