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“Who do you think you are?”
For Ashling, safety has always been found in pretending to be what others wanted her to be.
But pretending is no longer an option. The people await the arrival of the Eariss, and Ash must discover what it means to bear that title.
As an unlikely band of refugees from the unrest gather around her, Ash finds her confidence and comfort in discovering what it means to be herself . . . though the prophetic scroll stubbornly refuses to reveal anything about the all-powerful weapon the Eariss will draw on to save the land.
But time is not on Ash’s side. As the world crumbles around her, and the fires burn closer to home and those she loves best, Ash must choose between staying safe and comfortable in the world she’s built; and donning the mantle of leadership to save the people she was born to serve.
In an adventure that challenges her mind, body, and soul in search of the elusive weapon that only she can use, Ash is confronted with a terrible realization; either she wields this new weapon and trusts in her destiny, or she fails; ushering in the torturous destruction of all she loves.
For Ashling, safety has always been found in pretending to be what others wanted her to be.
But pretending is no longer an option. The people await the arrival of the Eariss, and Ash must discover what it means to bear that title.
As an unlikely band of refugees from the unrest gather around her, Ash finds her confidence and comfort in discovering what it means to be herself . . . though the prophetic scroll stubbornly refuses to reveal anything about the all-powerful weapon the Eariss will draw on to save the land.
But time is not on Ash’s side. As the world crumbles around her, and the fires burn closer to home and those she loves best, Ash must choose between staying safe and comfortable in the world she’s built; and donning the mantle of leadership to save the people she was born to serve.
In an adventure that challenges her mind, body, and soul in search of the elusive weapon that only she can use, Ash is confronted with a terrible realization; either she wields this new weapon and trusts in her destiny, or she fails; ushering in the torturous destruction of all she loves.
525 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 2, 2022
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March 6, 2022
I loved this book. It’s a story about a woman becoming her full, powerful self and the challenges she faces along that path. The story and it’s cast of characters hooked me. I especially loved the wisdom gently woven into it - there’s so much beyond the story that feels true and stays with you. I couldn’t help be connected to the main character, Ashling. Her inner struggles were familiar and I felt that kinship with her throughout. After I finished the book, I knew I would continue to use it almost like a reference or guide on my own journey. It has a ton of heart and I’m so glad for the experience of reading it. I know others will love it too.
July 19, 2022
This was a devastatingly beautiful book. I knew it was going to be good because I’d read the first one in the series (Crown of Fire) but this one really took my breath away. The story in this series is something I can always get lost in—it’s truly epic. But what moves me so deeply is the way the author has of storytelling around concepts like trauma, wounding, dysfunctional emotional patterns, and healing. She takes extremely complex ideas and makes them so simple and clear through the use of story and metaphor.
Even though this a fantasy novel with a setting that has a medieval feeling to it, the themes and the story are so relevant and current to today. I’ve been feeling a major shift on the planet for the past decade (and I know I’m not alone), and the exact shift that I’m seeing our society going through currently is perfectly mirrored in this novel. Again, the author does such a superb job of showing major societal shifts and what that actually looks like, that it feels seamless. The way she weaves together the struggle of the individual person with their own trauma, and how that affects society and humanity as a whole, it’s just so well done.
As always with this series, too, I love love LOVE the characters. Ash, the main character, is of course my favorite—I just adore her—but I also love the supporting cast. I got so attached to the colony of people who come to follow Ash in this installment that I was on pins and needles with some of the hairpin turns in the plot that involved them. I won’t include any spoilers, but suffice to say that this second book in the series has a ton of suspense in it, and you’ll be holding your breath a few times as you wonder if some of the characters are actually going to squeak through.
I loved the first book in the series, but I think this one might be my favorite of the two. It’s exquisitely well-written. I am so looking forward to reading the third! I highly recommend this one (and the entire Awenmell series) to anyone who loves medieval fantasy, epic fantasy, fantasy with romantic elements, and strong heroines.
Even though this a fantasy novel with a setting that has a medieval feeling to it, the themes and the story are so relevant and current to today. I’ve been feeling a major shift on the planet for the past decade (and I know I’m not alone), and the exact shift that I’m seeing our society going through currently is perfectly mirrored in this novel. Again, the author does such a superb job of showing major societal shifts and what that actually looks like, that it feels seamless. The way she weaves together the struggle of the individual person with their own trauma, and how that affects society and humanity as a whole, it’s just so well done.
As always with this series, too, I love love LOVE the characters. Ash, the main character, is of course my favorite—I just adore her—but I also love the supporting cast. I got so attached to the colony of people who come to follow Ash in this installment that I was on pins and needles with some of the hairpin turns in the plot that involved them. I won’t include any spoilers, but suffice to say that this second book in the series has a ton of suspense in it, and you’ll be holding your breath a few times as you wonder if some of the characters are actually going to squeak through.
I loved the first book in the series, but I think this one might be my favorite of the two. It’s exquisitely well-written. I am so looking forward to reading the third! I highly recommend this one (and the entire Awenmell series) to anyone who loves medieval fantasy, epic fantasy, fantasy with romantic elements, and strong heroines.
October 10, 2023
The continuing story of Ash's journey, and what a journey!
Ash's story of survival, the people who share her journey and their finding of a truth within despite the threat of death.
Wonderfully written, touching your emotions as the story draws you in.
Great reading.
Thank you for the opportunity to read your book
Ash's story of survival, the people who share her journey and their finding of a truth within despite the threat of death.
Wonderfully written, touching your emotions as the story draws you in.
Great reading.
Thank you for the opportunity to read your book
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