Fire may not be a sequel, but it definitely feels as if though you've grown up a bit with the author.A must-read title for all fans of Patrick Rothfuss and Trudi Canavan, Fire is an exceptional fantasy novel. While still full of romance, Fire's romance is much more mature and thought through. Also, don't expect it to be as impulsively romantic as Graceling. I definitely recommend Fire as a great read, but be prepared to have your heart ripped to shreds (not going to give any spoilers though). I personally think it's important entering this story with a bit of disgust for the cross-over in order for one of the memorable moments of the story to completely and immeasurably impact you. You can get through and understand Fire without the first book (Graceling), but you'll appreciate certain details and the one cross-over character only if you've read the first book. Despite other marketing suggestions, I do think Graceling should be read prior to Fire. Fire, on the other hand, was long and serious, much more of a "mental" story, and was more emotionally complex and mature. Graceling was an easier read, felt more adventuresome, and was an emotional rollercoaster. I loved both books equally, but for opposite reasons. I wanted so much more for them together than the story offered, though. Fire's Brigan was much more of a mystery, darker and deeper, and complex like Fire herself. Graceling's Po was fun and playful, and so easy to like. Fire, however, was more complex and more mature, and I appreciated her inner struggles (though her exhaustion tended to leave me feeling exhausted as well). I feel Katsa, in Graceling, was the more interesting character, and I admired her strength and determination more than Fire.
So I can't help but to compare the two books and its characters. I literally started Fire a day after finishing Graceling. Luckily, for me, the entire story is not about war. But I think that has more to do with my lack of interest in war stories than any issue with the story itself. This story is quite lengthy and, during the times of war in the story, drags on a bit too long for my taste.
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