Saturday, January 18, 2020

Lullaby of Flames by Candace Robinson




Audience
Teenagers
Genre
YA, Fantasy, Religious Twist

Pages
39


Recommended For and Similar Reads
Hellhounds and demons and Lilith, oh my! Lullaby of Flames is a textual version of CW's Supernatural! This short story is for teenagers who love fantasy, dark magic, and non-religious books set in Hell, including all of its creatures and magic. Similar reads are Good Omens by Gaiman and Pratchett and Feather by Olivia Wildenstein!

Summary by Author
Cori has always been a bit on the strange side, but when a gate to Hell—literally—pops up in her backyard, she tumbles down, down, down in to a place filled with beasts waiting to reap her soul for the Devil himself.

 Lucky for Cori, she meets Rigel and his gang of misfits who have been trapped for quite a bit. Together, they must formulate a plan to escape, or risk remaining down below for all eternity and burning forevermore.



Our Statements
Lullaby of Flames is a short, entertaining, thought-provoking novel for teenagers looking for meaning in fantasy. If you have watched and loved CW's Supernatural television show, are interested in reading a Hell/Heaven setting without religion, or are looking for a fantastical, horrifying, quick read you should read Lullaby of Flames!

Our Favourite Quote
"Lilith was the snake in the story," Rigel said, "not Satan. She was pissed because Adam had taken a new wife after their happily ever after was not so happy. Lilith was the first wife."

Review
So far, I have been impressed with Candace Robinson's work, but this was outstanding! I usually dislike short stories, but Robinson wrote this magnificently. The characters are realistic, described thoroughly, and connectable; they were the main reason I loved Lullaby of Flames. The setting was also fantastic, mostly because of the surprise factor! Robinson did a fantastic job including religious settings and figures without making the story too controversial, something I respect and wish to be able to do. Although I wish there was more of the story, I found it to be the perfect length: a short, emotional, thrilling read for a rainy afternoon at home, or in my case, a long train ride. Perfect for GCSE RS students and fans of Gaiman and Pratchett's Good Omens, CW's Supernatural, and Olivia Wildenstein's Feather!
Author Information



I spend my days consumed by words and hoping to one day find my own DeLorean time machine. My life consists of avoiding migraines, admiring Bonsai trees, watching classic movies, and living with my husband and daughter in Texas—where it can be forty degrees one day and eighty the next! When I'm not writing books, I'm reading them and writing reviews. Sign up for my newsletter to hear about awesome things! http://eepurl.com/dhV0yv



Interview with Author

When did you realize you wanted to be an author?
At the end of senior year, I knew I wanted to be a writer. But I really wanted to do screenwriting! I have no idea how people get into that, though! However, I didn't write my first book until years later. I always felt there was something in the way—college, work, kid, then kid developed seizures, then I also have hemiplegic migraines. Then finally, I had to scream at myself to just write a book already!

How do you handle writer’s block?
I just force my way through it even if the words are crappy because on second draft is when I can start revising and keeping or tossing away those words I've written. Now, I do get writer's block with outlines and I just can't do a detailed one so I usually pants when I write!

What is your favourite part of the writing process?
Being creative, developing my own worlds. Even if the worlds are contemporary, it's fun to put characters that I created it in.

Is there a book or story you’re particularly proud of? 
I'd say ‘Lyrics & Curses’ because I love the 80s and those characters so much. But also ‘Hearts Are Like Balloons’ because that one helped me get through the loss of my dad when I wrote it.

Do you write for yourself or for your readers?
Well, I write stories that I love on a personal level, but I also write those stories for the readers in hopes that they will connect with it when reading, the way I did while writing it.

‘Hearts Are Like Balloons’ was a very emotional book. Did you cry while writing it?
When writing the first chapter, I did. I don't cry a lot when writing but that was definitely one of the few times I did!

Do you prefer writing realistic fiction or fantasy?
I like both but I would say urban fantasy which can be a mixture of both!

If you could ask a famous author three questions about their books/inspiration/etc, who would it be and what are the questions?

Sarah J. Mass! What gave you the idea to create the Throne of Glass world? Who is your favorite character you've written? What is your favorite book?

Is there a story you’ve always wanted to write but never have?
Sci-fi retellings are always really cool, but I'd have a hard time writing a full length novel using smart terminology!

What was your favourite book when you were a kid?
Anything R.L. Stine! I loved the Goosebumps and Fear Street series!

Other Books by Candace Robinson

 Clouded by Envy (Laith #1)
Veiled by Desire (Laith #2)
Shadowed by Despair (Laith #3)
Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault (Glass Vault #1)
The Bride of Glass (Glass Vault #2)
Hearts Are Like Balloons
Bacon Pie
A Layer Hidden
Dearest Clementine (Letters #1)
Dearest Dorin (Letters #2)
Avocado Bliss
Tin (Faeries of Oz #1)
Lion (Faeries of Oz #2)


So You Think You're a Fan?
Have you already read and loved Lullaby of Flames? Prove you're a fan by taking this quiz! You'd be surprised by how many specifics and details you forget once you've finished reading. Do you think you can get 100% of the questions about characters, events, and settings correct? 

If you can get 100% on the quiz, you'll be named on our leaderboard!

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Links
Website: https://authorcandacerobinson.wordpress.com/
Book Review Blog: https://literarydust.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @literarydust
Publication Date: 3 January, 2020


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