ARC Review: "The Phoenix and the Firebird" by Alexis Kossiakoff & Scott Crawford ★★★★
ARC Review:The Phoenix and the Firebird by Alexis Kossiakoff & Scott Crawford This historical fantasy is an excellent way to combine both Slavic and Chinese culture, and to tell a tale about the importance of bravery, friendship, love and what it means to belong. I learned a lot about mythology too! With beautiful descriptions, touching moments and intriguing characters, this is for anyone regardless of age. I only wish there was more to read! I knew such a creature could bring doom or good fortune depending on its mood, but finding a Firebird feather only meant one thing: the beginning of a quest. [ Contains some spoilers ] PLOT SUMMARY Set in 1920s Peking (now known as Beijing), 20-year-old Russian refugee Lucy is awaiting her father at the train station as he reunites with her after the end of the civil war. She has not seen him in three years. As the train pulls in, she instead discovers it is riddled with bullet holes and the passengers are missing, including her fat
