Rating: 
Summary: Double Take
Review: I read the orignal Firebird, a nice space opera-ish romantic tale with detailed and fulfilling characters and a well constituted plot. I read the "new" version, and while I didn't like it as much as the original, I found enough of the familiar elements that endeared me to the original book to be reasonably satisfied. This sequel tho - wow. Its a different story with different motivations behind it. I kept looking at the cover to make sure I was reading the right book. All of a sudden the continuity that had made the original so wonderful had been ripped apart by a series of improbable plot twists and characters that acted, well, out of character. Read the original. Read the new one if you are looking for psedo christian literature, but the new one, whew.... don't recommend it.UPDATE: I finally found the original Firebird at the used book store a couple months ago -- wow. Every bit as good as I remembered. This is one that's worth hunting down. Just make sure it's the "normal" sized paper back you're picking up, not the slightly larger, although thinner, "updated" version!
Rating: 
Summary: Too much preaching, a shame to waste good characters
Review: I'd read the original kathy Tyers Firebird book but this new, altered series is a real let down. I'd rather read Cherryh, Doyle & McDonald, Lee and Miller's Liaden stuff than get preached to like this.
Rating: 
Summary: A riveting sequel to Firebird
Review: Kathy Tyers is a terrific storyteller, and Fusion Fire is a gripping story. She's created two powerful characters, put 'em in excruciating danger, and let the story rip. This is a book that will appeal to both men and women. When I bought this book, my wife (who NEVER reads sci-fi) immediately hijacked it and wouldn't let me have it back till she finished. Fortunately, I didn't have to wait long.
Rating:
Summary: Exciting space adventure
Review: Lady Firebird has a family now: husband Master Sentinel Brennan Caldwell and twins on the way. Of course life isn't as serene as any young married woman would like. An enemy is planning to destroy both the Caldwell and the Angelo family lines. Will Firebird and Brennan find a way to defeat the enemy, or will they even survive? What about Firebird's own quest for a deeper faith in the Holy One, her Mighty Singer (God)? This book left me breathless and unable to stop reading until I was finished. And now that I've finished the book, I'm anxious to read further.
Rating:
Summary: A Compelling Sequel
Review: The story was good. I was a little disapointed at the way the story started, but it Mrs. Tyers made up for it in the rest of the book. Altogether it was a solid sequel to Firebird, and I will be happy when a sequel to this book is published. I feel no sympathy at all for Phoena. I can't wait to find out what happens to Netaia after the turn of events at the end of the story. This book managed to answer all the questions left at the end of Firebird (eventually...) and left me with still more when I turned the last page. Bravo Mrs. Tyers!
Rating:
Summary: A stunning sequel
Review: This is the second in the FIREBIRD series, and a great book. It will leave sitting on the edge of your seat for hours. I couldn't hardly put the book down. Yet another of Kathy Tyer's best.
Rating:
Summary: Exemplary Sequel
Review: Typically I find sequels not nearly as good as the original, however, that assumption proved to be false in this case. This sequel to Firebird was well-written, exciting and moving. The characters are life-life and the story is sound. I recommend it highly!
| 
