The Beautiful Ashes
Author:
Jeaniene Frost
Series:
Broken Destiny
Pages:
304
Publisher/Source: Harlequin
Release date: 26th August 2014
Synopsis (Goodreads): In a
world of shadows, anything is possible. Except escaping your fate.
Ever since she was a child, Ivy has been gripped by visions of strange realms just beyond her own. But when her sister goes missing, Ivy discovers the truth is far worse—her hallucinations are real, and her sister is trapped in a parallel realm. And the one person who believes her is the dangerously attractive guy who's bound by an ancient legacy to betray her.
Adrian might have turned his back on those who raised him, but that doesn't mean he can change his fate…no matter how strong a pull he feels toward Ivy. Together they search for the powerful relic that can save her sister, but Adrian knows what Ivy doesn't: that every step brings Ivy closer to the truth about her own destiny, and a war that could doom the world. Sooner or later, it will be Ivy on one side and Adrian on the other. And nothing but ashes in between…
Ever since she was a child, Ivy has been gripped by visions of strange realms just beyond her own. But when her sister goes missing, Ivy discovers the truth is far worse—her hallucinations are real, and her sister is trapped in a parallel realm. And the one person who believes her is the dangerously attractive guy who's bound by an ancient legacy to betray her.
Adrian might have turned his back on those who raised him, but that doesn't mean he can change his fate…no matter how strong a pull he feels toward Ivy. Together they search for the powerful relic that can save her sister, but Adrian knows what Ivy doesn't: that every step brings Ivy closer to the truth about her own destiny, and a war that could doom the world. Sooner or later, it will be Ivy on one side and Adrian on the other. And nothing but ashes in between…
Review: 4 out of 5 stars
I am a huge fan of Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress series so I was super
excited to see she was releasing an NA paranormal series about angels and
demons, this was an instant download and read for me and I was riveted from the
very first page.
Our MC is Ivy who has had strange
visions since she was a child, always believing she was crazy she soon
discovers that her sister is trapped in a parallel realm and her visions are in
fact very real and the reality more disturbing than what she could have
imagined. In order to save her sister she needs to put her trust in a guy who
is ‘supposedly’ destined to betray her and find a relic to defeat the demons.
Adrian is bound by an ancient legacy and despises demons
so he is hell-bent on destroying them and agrees to help Ivy to enter the
realms in order to find the ancient artefact they need as well as save her sister but along the way he
withholds a lot of important information so I wasn’t quite sure whether this
guy could be trusted or not.
Ivy and Adrian were both interesting and I
liked the way their fates were connected. Adrian came across initially as gruff
and broody but as the book progressed we seenot only his dedication but also his
vulnerability and I liked the way he devoted himself to protecting Ivy; in the initial
stages I wasn’t sure if Ivy would be a character I would enjoy but I did – I
liked how mature and capable she was despite the odds that were against her.
I am a sucker for forbidden romances and
despite the relationship between Ivy and Adrian not being at the forefront of
the story, their chemistry and attraction kept things entertaining. This is
definitely no Cat and Bones romance but I’m really
keen to see how it progresses; I want a few more gushy moments.
I really
liked the overall premise of this story and the intricate world Jeaniene Frost
has created which was quite disturbing and frightening at times, it was an
interesting concept. The demons in this book were freaky and the angel aspect
was unique. My only gripe with this book would be the ending seemed to be quite
rushed.
Overall, I cannot fault Jeaniene Frost’s
descriptive writing; the interesting plot, characters and the setting - it was
all blended together beautifully. I was hooked from the very first page; the
wait for the next book is going to be painful.
Thank you to Harlequin Publishing via
Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review The Beautiful Ashes.
About the
author: Jeaniene Frost is the New York Times, USA Today, and
international bestselling author of the Night Huntress series, the Night Prince
series, and the upcoming Broken Destiny series. To date, foreign rights for her
novels have sold to twenty different countries. Jeaniene lives in North
Carolina with her husband Matthew, who long ago accepted that she rarely cooks
and always sleeps in on the weekends. Aside from writing, Jeaniene enjoys
reading, poetry, watching movies with her husband, exploring old cemeteries,
spelunking and traveling – by car. Airplanes, children, and cook books frighten
her.
For information on Jeaniene's books, reading the first 20% of each book free, book trailers, deleted scenes, creature mythology, and more, please visit: www.jeanienefrost.com
For information on Jeaniene's books, reading the first 20% of each book free, book trailers, deleted scenes, creature mythology, and more, please visit: www.jeanienefrost.com
