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The Phoenix's Ashes #2
Fall of the Dragon
Book Two in The Phoenix's Ashes Series, The first series in the Circus of Shifters World.
Check out the description for book one below and get ready to fall in love!
Nothing is more precious than a Phoenix Shifter. And nothing more dangerous.
For my entire life, I have been tucked away in an old witch's traveling circus, concealed by a powerful spell to hide me from the Dragon King. It would be just my luck that a streak of rebellion lands me in the hands of three sexy dragon shifters.
I am in so much trouble.
Dragons aren’t supposed to know I exist, let alone make me feel this… warm.
As the key to eternal life, I need to stay hidden. The Dragon King will do anything to get his hands on me. However, my three shifters might be the only ones who can protect me from the madman.
The four of us are playing a dangerous game, and if we don’t get our act together and defeat the tyrant who is hunting me, I will lose more than the three Dragon Gods that have claimed my heart and soul.
Check out the description for book one below and get ready to fall in love!
Nothing is more precious than a Phoenix Shifter. And nothing more dangerous.
For my entire life, I have been tucked away in an old witch's traveling circus, concealed by a powerful spell to hide me from the Dragon King. It would be just my luck that a streak of rebellion lands me in the hands of three sexy dragon shifters.
I am in so much trouble.
Dragons aren’t supposed to know I exist, let alone make me feel this… warm.
As the key to eternal life, I need to stay hidden. The Dragon King will do anything to get his hands on me. However, my three shifters might be the only ones who can protect me from the madman.
The four of us are playing a dangerous game, and if we don’t get our act together and defeat the tyrant who is hunting me, I will lose more than the three Dragon Gods that have claimed my heart and soul.
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320 pages, ebook
First published October 19, 2018
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About the author
Rebecca Ethington
94 books1,467 followersRebecca Ethington has been telling stories since she was small. First, with writing crude scripts, and then on stage with years of theatrical performances. The Imdalind Series is her first stint into the world of literary writing. Rebecca is a mother to two, and wife to her best friend of 14 years. She was born and raised in the mountains of Salt Lake City, and hasn’t found the desire to leave yet. Her days are spent writing, running, and enjoying life with her amazing family.
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October 23, 2018
Fall of the Dragon by Rebecca Ethington picks up right where book one of Phoenix's Ashes left off. The tension is palpable on the pages as the dragons and phoenix come face to face with the dragon king for the first time….well at least it’s Ellie’s first time. The plot is faster paced this time, and the stakes seem higher as Ellie learns more about her heritage and what it really means being the phoenix.
Ellie and her Dragons
I like Ellie’s development in this book. She was a bit immature and naive in Rise of the Witch. However here she knows more about the shifter world that was kept from her growing up. She makes wiser decisions and is rightfully (and finally) scared of her fate. I also enjoyed how she fought the mate bond. She fights it in the first book, but in reality it was more that she was freaked out by it. In this installment, she accepts the bond and what it means, but doesn’t give into it. Instead she wants to know her dragon mates, what they stand for and how to protect them.
Her dragons….Killian, Jarron, and Drake. What can I say about these males? Several reviewers for the first book pointed out how possessive they are. And it’s true, they are possessive. I guess I overlooked that in the first book because, well dragons. Dragons in mythology are possessive creatures with hordes. It stands to reason they’d be the same with their mate. Of all the dragons I can’t pick a favorite. Drake is the sensitive, younger brother who seems to be most intuitive of Ellie’s needs. Jarron is the ladies man and can’t seem to help himself with the flirting. He really does it just to see Ellie smile which in turn makes me smile.
And then there’s Killian. If you’ve read Rise of the Witch, you are aware where his relationship with Ellie currently stands. It isn’t good 😬 Killian is probably the hardest of Ellie’s mates to like. Killian is the eldest brother, the dragon king’s heir, and one scary dude to boot. However, in this book Ethington really grows his character. We get an insight into his thoughts and feelings which he rarely shows to others. He’s got a big heart and is trying to do right, all while trying to break the cycle of abuse he was raised with.
Dragons, Vampires, and Fae
What I love most about this series is Rebecca Ethington‘s world-building. I love how (so far) we’ve encountered many different types of paranormal creatures, all living in this urban fantasy world. While this series focuses on the dragons, there are also vampires and fae. I love how they are tied into this world and what Ethington does with them. I kind of can’t wait to see Callay’s role in the upcoming books.
While Ellie is still learning all there is to know about this world she was hidden from, we the readers also get a glimpse. Sometimes (because the POV alternates among Ellie and her dragons) we know things before Ellie. Y’all I love irony 😀
My Final Thoughts
Overall I really enjoyed Fall of the Dragon. If possible, I think I enjoyed it more than the first book. The continued world-building, the fast plot, and the building romance have me hooked. If you enjoy slow-burn romance, reverse harems, and urban fantasy, I highly recommend this series.
Ellie and her Dragons
I like Ellie’s development in this book. She was a bit immature and naive in Rise of the Witch. However here she knows more about the shifter world that was kept from her growing up. She makes wiser decisions and is rightfully (and finally) scared of her fate. I also enjoyed how she fought the mate bond. She fights it in the first book, but in reality it was more that she was freaked out by it. In this installment, she accepts the bond and what it means, but doesn’t give into it. Instead she wants to know her dragon mates, what they stand for and how to protect them.
Her dragons….Killian, Jarron, and Drake. What can I say about these males? Several reviewers for the first book pointed out how possessive they are. And it’s true, they are possessive. I guess I overlooked that in the first book because, well dragons. Dragons in mythology are possessive creatures with hordes. It stands to reason they’d be the same with their mate. Of all the dragons I can’t pick a favorite. Drake is the sensitive, younger brother who seems to be most intuitive of Ellie’s needs. Jarron is the ladies man and can’t seem to help himself with the flirting. He really does it just to see Ellie smile which in turn makes me smile.
And then there’s Killian. If you’ve read Rise of the Witch, you are aware where his relationship with Ellie currently stands. It isn’t good 😬 Killian is probably the hardest of Ellie’s mates to like. Killian is the eldest brother, the dragon king’s heir, and one scary dude to boot. However, in this book Ethington really grows his character. We get an insight into his thoughts and feelings which he rarely shows to others. He’s got a big heart and is trying to do right, all while trying to break the cycle of abuse he was raised with.
Dragons, Vampires, and Fae
What I love most about this series is Rebecca Ethington‘s world-building. I love how (so far) we’ve encountered many different types of paranormal creatures, all living in this urban fantasy world. While this series focuses on the dragons, there are also vampires and fae. I love how they are tied into this world and what Ethington does with them. I kind of can’t wait to see Callay’s role in the upcoming books.
While Ellie is still learning all there is to know about this world she was hidden from, we the readers also get a glimpse. Sometimes (because the POV alternates among Ellie and her dragons) we know things before Ellie. Y’all I love irony 😀
My Final Thoughts
Overall I really enjoyed Fall of the Dragon. If possible, I think I enjoyed it more than the first book. The continued world-building, the fast plot, and the building romance have me hooked. If you enjoy slow-burn romance, reverse harems, and urban fantasy, I highly recommend this series.
October 30, 2018
2.5 stars. Im not really sure what happened. The first book really showed a lot of promise but I think this one fell short. I don't really even know what is going on anymore. Not only that, but I barely even like Ellie, I mean I am hanging on a short thread here because this girl has turned into such a whiny and immature heroine that I am barely standing behind her. This shouldn't have happened. She was supposed to get better, and stronger here but I really feel like shes backsliding like mad crazy and she doesn't even give a crap. All she seems to care about is her raging hormones...and we got tons of inner monologues....I mean tons. It was so repetitive that it really took all the fun out of it. I am now feeling no one includes her in any decisions because shes just a brat and that's why.
I am really trying to tell myself the next one will be better but I have almost lost hope here. Its just so all over the place it doesn't feel like a cohesive anything. Its like all the characters are only out for themselves and not a team. I'm debating on whether or not to continue this.
I am really trying to tell myself the next one will be better but I have almost lost hope here. Its just so all over the place it doesn't feel like a cohesive anything. Its like all the characters are only out for themselves and not a team. I'm debating on whether or not to continue this.
September 6, 2021
**********Contains Spoilers**********
I enjoyed this book. I thought it was better than the first book. I found that Ellie was way more likeable in this book and she was way less immature and I liked that she actually thought about her actions instead of just running/flying from her problems. I like that her Dragons seem to handle their jealousy a tad better, well apart from Killian who seems to have the least handle of it. Wow, their dad the Dragon King is a tyrannical beast wanting ultimate power and immortality which he can gain from Ellie’s bl*od/powers as Phoenixes are immortal. There are so many players and plans in place it’s really hard to see how it’s all going to play out. Jarron is trapped in Rydaim after he was t*rtured by his father and his Vampire minions after he lost the Fae that his father wanted at the slave auction. He lost her on purpose as the Fae had magic still running through her veins and he knew that he couldn’t let her father have her, even though he felt so much guilt letting her be sold off he knew that she would at least still live with her new master that brought her, whereas she wouldn’t be so lucky if his father got ahold of her. I’m looking forward reading the next book and seeing what Ellie, Killian, Drake and Zoe get up to and what their plan is in getting in Rydaim to rescue Jarron from their father’s clutches without endangering Ellie’s life too much. I’d recommend this book, series and author.
I enjoyed this book. I thought it was better than the first book. I found that Ellie was way more likeable in this book and she was way less immature and I liked that she actually thought about her actions instead of just running/flying from her problems. I like that her Dragons seem to handle their jealousy a tad better, well apart from Killian who seems to have the least handle of it. Wow, their dad the Dragon King is a tyrannical beast wanting ultimate power and immortality which he can gain from Ellie’s bl*od/powers as Phoenixes are immortal. There are so many players and plans in place it’s really hard to see how it’s all going to play out. Jarron is trapped in Rydaim after he was t*rtured by his father and his Vampire minions after he lost the Fae that his father wanted at the slave auction. He lost her on purpose as the Fae had magic still running through her veins and he knew that he couldn’t let her father have her, even though he felt so much guilt letting her be sold off he knew that she would at least still live with her new master that brought her, whereas she wouldn’t be so lucky if his father got ahold of her. I’m looking forward reading the next book and seeing what Ellie, Killian, Drake and Zoe get up to and what their plan is in getting in Rydaim to rescue Jarron from their father’s clutches without endangering Ellie’s life too much. I’d recommend this book, series and author.
October 22, 2018
ON MY GOSH! WOW!!
Everything imagined is now real. This book is amazing, scary, awesome, intense, heartbreaking, and twisty (is that a word?). I have always been impressed with the way Rebecca can take any scene and make it come alive in my mind. I can see, feel, and smell what she is describing. I "see" fire of different intensities or colors, and guys of different hotness. I "feel" my blood pressure go up, as well as Ellies, when she is with one of them, or the hurt when something bad happens. I "smell" blood as well as other disgusting or I guess interesting things. The world Rebecca has created is exciting and full of unexpected happenings. You can really get lost in the characters and there interaction with each other. I am impressed with how Rebecca can take each interaction between Ellie and one of her guys and show the different kinds of passion that occurs. My blood pressure rises. Thank you Rebecca for writing this book. I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the next one.
Everything imagined is now real. This book is amazing, scary, awesome, intense, heartbreaking, and twisty (is that a word?). I have always been impressed with the way Rebecca can take any scene and make it come alive in my mind. I can see, feel, and smell what she is describing. I "see" fire of different intensities or colors, and guys of different hotness. I "feel" my blood pressure go up, as well as Ellies, when she is with one of them, or the hurt when something bad happens. I "smell" blood as well as other disgusting or I guess interesting things. The world Rebecca has created is exciting and full of unexpected happenings. You can really get lost in the characters and there interaction with each other. I am impressed with how Rebecca can take each interaction between Ellie and one of her guys and show the different kinds of passion that occurs. My blood pressure rises. Thank you Rebecca for writing this book. I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the next one.
October 19, 2018
I really enjoyed this book and this series. It is my first Reverse Harlem series but i am a huge fan of Rebecca's as her stories are not cookie-cutter stories. Throughout this book you get to see Ellie become more confident in herself and with her relationship with her boys . Unlike the last book she isn't kept in the dark with the things going on in her life thus causing her to have to become mature in comparison to the first book. All the twists and turns keep you craving more as you learn that not all is at it seems and the true players of the game are revealed. I'm really excited (and nervous) too see where the story goes from here.... "patiently" waiting for the next one!!
May 21, 2019
Enemy has pushed the time table forward.....
Ellie and her mates are still working through things and trying to keep her safe. Things get interesting when Jillian throws a tantrum when things don't go his way with Ellie, that ends up bringing the dragon king due to Drake's transformation. Now Jarron has been captured by the vampires. Will Ellie, Killian, Drake and Zoe be able to free him and end Parris and King's tyranny?
More adventures and mishaps along with humor and a young woman finding out who she is.
Jo-Ann Doyle
Ellie and her mates are still working through things and trying to keep her safe. Things get interesting when Jillian throws a tantrum when things don't go his way with Ellie, that ends up bringing the dragon king due to Drake's transformation. Now Jarron has been captured by the vampires. Will Ellie, Killian, Drake and Zoe be able to free him and end Parris and King's tyranny?
More adventures and mishaps along with humor and a young woman finding out who she is.
Jo-Ann Doyle
November 3, 2018
Control is slipping
In Fall of the Dragon everything is getting more intense. This picks up immediately after the circus fire and the princes spend most of the book separated from each other and Elliott. Rydaim is on the verge of collapse and Ellie is discovering more, including her past. There is a bit of a cliffhanger, so I imagine book 3 is going to not slow down in adventure.
In Fall of the Dragon everything is getting more intense. This picks up immediately after the circus fire and the princes spend most of the book separated from each other and Elliott. Rydaim is on the verge of collapse and Ellie is discovering more, including her past. There is a bit of a cliffhanger, so I imagine book 3 is going to not slow down in adventure.
August 14, 2019
I would have given this book 5 stars, as the characters and plot are very well done and the story is quite fun and attention getting.
However, the book badly needs a proofreader and/or editor as there are many grammar errors, tense of verbs poorly done (too many "was" that should have been "were" and such), as well as extra words, missing words (sentences that clearly should be negative missing the negative word). and incorrect words for the context. I found these errors distracting from the story itself through all the books I've read so far, possibly because I'm a proofreader myself. Pity as otherwise I would have rated it much higher.
However, the book badly needs a proofreader and/or editor as there are many grammar errors, tense of verbs poorly done (too many "was" that should have been "were" and such), as well as extra words, missing words (sentences that clearly should be negative missing the negative word). and incorrect words for the context. I found these errors distracting from the story itself through all the books I've read so far, possibly because I'm a proofreader myself. Pity as otherwise I would have rated it much higher.
July 13, 2020
I love Ellie! I love her sense of humor and inner monologue, she keeps things fun and relatable its not always so serious! I love that she is building a relationship with each guy before just being like "omg I love you, even tho I don't even know you" and all over them, giving each character time to grow and get to know one another. Super excited for the third, fourth and fifth book!! This is easily becoming one of my favorite series.
July 10, 2021
DNF - slowwwww
The romance in both the first book and this book (I read 72%) was basically nonexistent. It was geared up to have steamy and deep potential, but it feels like you just keep waiting and waiting. At this point, after being bonded and having “bristling mating feelings”, the characters have only kissed a few times. The story has potential, but it’s just taking too long for the relationships to develop to keep interest.
The romance in both the first book and this book (I read 72%) was basically nonexistent. It was geared up to have steamy and deep potential, but it feels like you just keep waiting and waiting. At this point, after being bonded and having “bristling mating feelings”, the characters have only kissed a few times. The story has potential, but it’s just taking too long for the relationships to develop to keep interest.
January 17, 2019
And it gets better!
I originally read Rebecca’s Imdalind series and loved it, so when I got wind of this series I jumped at the chance!
The details in the story are absolutely amazing, the characters are perfection and the story is a non stop roller coaster!
Anyone who love loves shifter stories,dragons, and romance will find a perfect read with this series!!
I originally read Rebecca’s Imdalind series and loved it, so when I got wind of this series I jumped at the chance!
The details in the story are absolutely amazing, the characters are perfection and the story is a non stop roller coaster!
Anyone who love loves shifter stories,dragons, and romance will find a perfect read with this series!!
April 29, 2019
So we start where book 1 left off. The Phoenix is still a naive little girl that is trying to find the right thing to do. The dragons are trying to keep up appearances with their father whilst keeping their mate safe.
There is still tension and frustration between all of them, but for the time they are trying to keep their hands to themselves. It would be interesting what will happen in book 3.
There is still tension and frustration between all of them, but for the time they are trying to keep their hands to themselves. It would be interesting what will happen in book 3.
December 16, 2019
Great story but not great editing
Loved the story as much as the first in the series, which is why I gave it three stars. It would have been more but unfortunately whoever was in charge of proofreading and editing failed miserably. Almost every few pages there were grammatical errors making me cringe and have to reread the sentence to change it correctly in my head.
Loved the story as much as the first in the series, which is why I gave it three stars. It would have been more but unfortunately whoever was in charge of proofreading and editing failed miserably. Almost every few pages there were grammatical errors making me cringe and have to reread the sentence to change it correctly in my head.
November 28, 2018
Book 2 and I'm loving Elliot's men even more. I like that they don't immediately fall in line with her loving them all. I get so tired of the cookie cutter reverse harem. This book is definitely different and worth every second of my time. ❤
January 20, 2019
Too poorly
written. The poor proofreading killed this series for me. I will never again read material from an author who can't be bothered to clean and tidy their own work.
Editing and error proofing one's work is a sign of pride. This is garbage.
written. The poor proofreading killed this series for me. I will never again read material from an author who can't be bothered to clean and tidy their own work.
Editing and error proofing one's work is a sign of pride. This is garbage.
March 6, 2019
Amazing
Loved this one as much as the first! The characters have really revolved and become people you can imagine and live through. The story continues to develop and evolve and I can't wait to see what happens next.
Loved this one as much as the first! The characters have really revolved and become people you can imagine and live through. The story continues to develop and evolve and I can't wait to see what happens next.
May 12, 2020
There will be FF
I’m pretty upset that there was no warning or notice that a female would be in the harem. Rh is usually all men in the harem and the few that do include ff or mm usually tell you.
I’m pretty upset that there was no warning or notice that a female would be in the harem. Rh is usually all men in the harem and the few that do include ff or mm usually tell you.
October 28, 2018
Holy moly
Evil vampires
Sexy dragons
I hate dabria what a bitch
Can't wait for the next book
I am in need of more fire
Evil vampires
Sexy dragons
I hate dabria what a bitch
Can't wait for the next book
I am in need of more fire
November 1, 2018
OMG!!!
This book had me captivated from the very first page. I love that it started right where the one before ended. It was fantastic
This book had me captivated from the very first page. I love that it started right where the one before ended. It was fantastic
January 28, 2019
This was ok. I was waiting for more though. Not a lot of movement on all fronts. A bit repetitive and predictable but still enjoyable.
April 13, 2019
Another awesome book
May 1, 2019
Oh my
The heat is amazing and I think once they give in it will solve so many problems. Hoping Jarron gets out okay and they find themselves all together and getting along.
The heat is amazing and I think once they give in it will solve so many problems. Hoping Jarron gets out okay and they find themselves all together and getting along.
May 25, 2019
Loved this
My interest in this series does dip in and out but that ending! I don't enjoy the first and third person switch but I love the story
My interest in this series does dip in and out but that ending! I don't enjoy the first and third person switch but I love the story
March 18, 2020
Love it!!
Love the storyline so much. All the crazy happening around Ellie, as well as all the different characters is freaking awesome! I cant wait to start on book 3
Love the storyline so much. All the crazy happening around Ellie, as well as all the different characters is freaking awesome! I cant wait to start on book 3
April 8, 2020
Better proof-reading needed
Love the story. However theres lots of consistency errors, grammatical errors and spelling errors that can make it a bit confusing at times.
Love the story. However theres lots of consistency errors, grammatical errors and spelling errors that can make it a bit confusing at times.
November 17, 2018
OMG this series has so much action and interesting stuff going on. I love it all. All of the characters are well defined and easy to relate to. Cant wait to keep reading this series.
May 7, 2019
Interesting
Ok, there have been some strange twists, that have left me saying' what " . The Xi and. Callay thing really has me thinking about how they fit in and leaving Jarron stuck has me worried.
Ok, there have been some strange twists, that have left me saying' what " . The Xi and. Callay thing really has me thinking about how they fit in and leaving Jarron stuck has me worried.
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November 26, 2018The story just got better
Elliot is def growing and changing, I like that. Shes not just a whiny teen anymore, and for a couple reasons ;) Im really loving Drake, and seeing more into the horrors of the dragons king and his ways has let us get to know Killian more. Reading more about Zoe was one of my favorite parts. She is a genuine kick ass character and in,ike that this stroy has a badass female besides just the main protagonist. I really love the relationship Ellie and Zoe have. As the end of this book got nearer, I feared for Jarron`s safety, and the darkness of the plot kept me hooked. I cant wait for the next book, and to see how driven Ellie gets. I just hope she isnt too stupid like so many books make out the main damsel in distress to be. The reverse harem is new to me, but im liking it. More characters, and interesting relationships.
Elliot is def growing and changing, I like that. Shes not just a whiny teen anymore, and for a couple reasons ;) Im really loving Drake, and seeing more into the horrors of the dragons king and his ways has let us get to know Killian more. Reading more about Zoe was one of my favorite parts. She is a genuine kick ass character and in,ike that this stroy has a badass female besides just the main protagonist. I really love the relationship Ellie and Zoe have. As the end of this book got nearer, I feared for Jarron`s safety, and the darkness of the plot kept me hooked. I cant wait for the next book, and to see how driven Ellie gets. I just hope she isnt too stupid like so many books make out the main damsel in distress to be. The reverse harem is new to me, but im liking it. More characters, and interesting relationships.
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