Lish McBride has given readers an amazing protagonist and an excellent cast of characters revolving around her. Ava is fantastically sarcastic, delivering snarky comments to others in the books while directing hilarious thoughts and references to the readers. I laughed out loud several times in the course of this book, and not just because of Ava.
Ezra and Lock are her perfect foils, alternately baiting and looking out for her. They work well as a team, supporting and antagonizing each other. Readers will find themselves cheering them on with Ava, and wanting to smack them an instant later. If that's not indicative of best friends, I don't know what is.
The rest of this motely crew is also great. Whether friend or foe, human or otherwise, each person McBride presents to readers impacts the story line. Although there is clearly going to be another book to go along with Firebug, there aren't many loose ends left flapping in the wind. Inevitably there are questions, but none that will drive anyone crazy until the next volume.
I, for one, am greatly looking forward to the next Firebug novel. McBride is wickedly funny and Ava and company showcase her craftsmanship flawlessly.
Firebug by Lish McBride: 5 out of 5 stars.
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