Book cover
Ages:
12
+
Engagement:
Author:
Shannon Hale
Genre:
Fantasy
Published:
2004
Page Count:
317
Where to Buy:
Ages:
12
+

Enna Burning

Books of Bayern
#
2

Content Ratings

Mild Romance
Enna and a Tiran captain she encounters during the war develop a complicated romantic relationship that becomes entangled with her fire obsession; the relationship is emotionally intense.
Moderate Themes
The novel is a sustained examination of the addictive quality of power, the psychological damage of war, the guilt of having caused harm, and the difficulty of healing from actions one cannot undo.
Moderate Violence
War sequences, Enna's destructive fire use on enemy soldiers, and the psychological toll of what she does in battle are depicted with emotional honesty.
Synopsis

Enna, Ani's closest friend from The Goose Girl, discovers a mysterious power over fire that grows increasingly addictive and destructive, leading her to make decisions that endanger herself and everyone around her in a time of war. A darker and more psychologically intense companion novel that examines addiction, obsession, and the difficulty of wielding dangerous power.