Think Mary, Kat, and Lillia have nothing left to lose? Think again. The fiery conclusion to the Burn for Burn trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian.
They only meant to right the wrongs. It was about getting even. Burn for burn.
But the fire they lit kept raging…Reeve ended up hurt, then Rennie ended up dead.
Everything will turn to ash if they don’t stop what they started. But now that Mary knows the truth about what happened to her, will she want to?
Secrets drew Lillia, Kat, and Mary together. The truth might tear them apart.
Children's Literature - Annie Laura Smith
This book is the final novel in the revenge driven trilogy “Burn for Burn”, which also includes Burn for Burn and Fire with Fire. Betrayal, rumors, and bullying all contribute to the respective quests for revenge. The story is set on Jar Island, off the coast of Massachusetts. Although Mary is dead, her spirit is trapped on the island after her suicide. The prologue is given from Mary’s point-of-view and revisits her suicide, showing her quest for revenge. Each chapter is told from the different points-of-view of Lillia, Kat, and Mary. These changes in viewpoints provide excellent characterization and a sense of immediacy to the story. The quote in the novel from Mark Twain offers a succinct overview of the story: “Therein lies the defect of revenge: it’s all in the anticipation; the thing itself is a pain, not a pleasure; at least the pain is the biggest end of it.” The titles of the “Burn for Burn” trilogy represent the fire of revenge. Real life and fantasy combine to make this story an exciting read for older teens. Reviewer: Annie Laura Smith; Ages 14 up.
School Library Journal
09/01/2014
Gr 10 Up—Following immediately after Rennie's death in Fire with Fire' (S. & S., 2013), Mary has realized that her suicide attempt was successful and her ghostly self is trapped on Jar Island. Lillia and Reeve are trying to hide their new relationship out of respect for Mary's and Rennie's feelings, and Kat is still reeling from everything that's happened as a result of their revenge plot. Mary is still fixated on making Reeve pay for what he did to her, and as she becomes aware of her powers, she schemes against him—and against Kat and Lillia, who have betrayed her trust and friendship. This one final act is all the ghost needs to be set free, with everyone who's hurt her punished—regardless of their intent or if they even deserve it. Han and Vivian complete their revenge-fueled trilogy with twists, turns, and intrigue, along with plenty of action to keep the plot rocketing along. Teens who have read the first two installments will be clamoring for this conclusion. Some strong language and sexual situations make this title most appropriate older teens. For fans of Sara Shepard's "The Lying Game" series (HarperCollins).—Brandy Danner, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA
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