Maretta Goss’s Reviews > Ashes & Embers Series Collection > Status Update

Lukas was a fun ride on seeing a reverse in a younger man and older woman scenario and really hit me right in the heartstrings learning just how tragic his backstory was.

I really loved Ivy too, I related to her completely with her insecurities and self doubt. Her pov really made reading this feel therapeutic in a way! Though I wish Paul had gotten some karma grr lol 5/5

Vandal - I loved it, I legit died at the passing references sprinkled throughout and greatly appreciated this look into D/s!

However, I didn’t like the epilogue, it was an unexpected subversion that made the previous chapters feel unauthentic and even seemed to be a last minute addition rather than a preplanned plot element. Still a wonderful book, but I feel less endeared to Tabi than I do Vandal.

Storm - Just wow! I love how blunt and open he was with Evie, it was so nice to see someone know what they want and just go for it. I also loved how feisty Evie was when it came to her confliction over being safe and taking a risk. How easily these two just fell for each other left me giggling like a school girl! 5/5