Of Fire and Ash

By Gillian Bronte Adams

She rides a fireborn, a steed of fire and ash, trained for destruction.

Ceridwen tal Desmond dreams of ruling like her father over the nation of Soldonia, where warriors ride to battle on magical steeds—soaring on storm winds, vanishing in shadow, quaking the earth, and summoning the sea. After a tragic accident claims her twin brother, she is exiled and sworn to atonement by spending her life—or death—for her people.

But when invaders spill onto Soldonia’s shores and traitors seize upon the chaos to murder her father, Ceridwen claims the crown to keep the nation from splintering. Combatting overwhelming odds and looming civil war, she begins to wonder if the greatest threat to the kingdom may, in fact, be her.

With fire before her and ash in her wake, how can she hope to unite instead of destroy?

My Thoughts: If you’re looking for a book that faces the darkness and the trials and dives through them, Of Fire and Ash is for you. This is a story of struggle. This is a story of heartache and brokenness. It’s also a story of the God who is present in suffering. Of characters who stand in courage with the strength they have left and unite an army to victory.

★ ★ ★(Story: 3/5)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★(Worldview: 5/5)