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The Opal Embers
AGAINST A MADMAN'S VENGEANCE . . . TWO VAGABONDS WILL NOT BE ENOUGH.
Leo and Nea are settling into their life as vagabonds, but after a botched raid on the Opal Mines, their faith in one another is wearing thin. In penance, they agree to shepherd a mysterious relic on behalf of the church. But when Leoʼs powers nearly cost Nea her life, the distance between them increases even more.
Leoʼs fear of his strange abilities grows, exacerbated by his dark history with the church. While Nea, angry and frustrated at her own weakness, is confronted with her own warped understanding of herself, forcing her to question whether sheʼs helping Leo or hurting him. Unbeknownst to them, the relic theyʼve been entrusted with is sacred to a lost race of shapeshifters. Jaako, a young shapeshifter at war with himself, leaves home to pursue the vagabonds and recover the artifact. But can he reconcile with his animal half long enough to complete his mission?
And as Jaako pursues Leo and Nea, the events of The Crimson Spark are having dire consequences for another. Tragedy rocks the house of young delver Xerrigan, she is left all alone, her mind fractured. Xerrigan sets out on her own journey to find the whereabouts of her master, an enigmatic and powerful teacher who disappeared into the ranks of the now disbanded Black Briars. Still reeling from the trauma, Xerrigan will risk everything to find the only family she has left, even her sanity.
Caught in a web of conspiracy and revenge, the four children must work together to survive. Will Leo and Nea be able to open their hearts to these new companions without losing each other? And will Jaako and Xerrigan be able to trust the vagabonds, and themselves, long enough to save everything?
The Opal Embers continues the acclaimed coming-of-age dark fantasy saga. An epic and emotional story filled with familiar faces as well as new unforgettable characters. A story about innocence lost and faith rediscovered. A story about how even the most broken souls can be whole together.
Leo and Nea are settling into their life as vagabonds, but after a botched raid on the Opal Mines, their faith in one another is wearing thin. In penance, they agree to shepherd a mysterious relic on behalf of the church. But when Leoʼs powers nearly cost Nea her life, the distance between them increases even more.
Leoʼs fear of his strange abilities grows, exacerbated by his dark history with the church. While Nea, angry and frustrated at her own weakness, is confronted with her own warped understanding of herself, forcing her to question whether sheʼs helping Leo or hurting him. Unbeknownst to them, the relic theyʼve been entrusted with is sacred to a lost race of shapeshifters. Jaako, a young shapeshifter at war with himself, leaves home to pursue the vagabonds and recover the artifact. But can he reconcile with his animal half long enough to complete his mission?
And as Jaako pursues Leo and Nea, the events of The Crimson Spark are having dire consequences for another. Tragedy rocks the house of young delver Xerrigan, she is left all alone, her mind fractured. Xerrigan sets out on her own journey to find the whereabouts of her master, an enigmatic and powerful teacher who disappeared into the ranks of the now disbanded Black Briars. Still reeling from the trauma, Xerrigan will risk everything to find the only family she has left, even her sanity.
Caught in a web of conspiracy and revenge, the four children must work together to survive. Will Leo and Nea be able to open their hearts to these new companions without losing each other? And will Jaako and Xerrigan be able to trust the vagabonds, and themselves, long enough to save everything?
The Opal Embers continues the acclaimed coming-of-age dark fantasy saga. An epic and emotional story filled with familiar faces as well as new unforgettable characters. A story about innocence lost and faith rediscovered. A story about how even the most broken souls can be whole together.
454 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2022
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William Hastings
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December 19, 2022
Fantastic sequel!
Reading The Opal Embers brought me back to the Vagabond world I had been missing. I connected to the themes of duality in each of us, fighting our deepest fear of inadequacy, and reaching deep within to find our strength and potential. The characters have to break through past traumas and listen to their inner voices to grow stronger while trusting their instincts. So many great messages throughout this book about perseverance, dedication, and connection. I hope to one day be back in the world of the Vagabonds and their kinship.
Reading The Opal Embers brought me back to the Vagabond world I had been missing. I connected to the themes of duality in each of us, fighting our deepest fear of inadequacy, and reaching deep within to find our strength and potential. The characters have to break through past traumas and listen to their inner voices to grow stronger while trusting their instincts. So many great messages throughout this book about perseverance, dedication, and connection. I hope to one day be back in the world of the Vagabonds and their kinship.
August 2, 2024
Even better than the first in the series which I didn’t think was possible. I like that the chapters change between characters, and with how short the chapters are, I didn’t find that I was forgetting what had happened previously to each character. I was particularly captivated by the villains in this story. Unlike the first book, where both “villains” have some good to them, these villains seemed so sinister and you wanted to see them lose. The Feryls were an amazing addition to the story, as well as the little delver Xerrigan. Jaako’s storyline brought so much emotion, especially his relationship with Shupa. A great read, I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
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